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Candlelight Carols & Messiah FAQ

November 18, 2021

Ticketing 

How can I buy tickets to Candlelight Carols or Messiah? 

Click this link for Candlelight Carols tickets.  

Click this link for Messiah tickets. 

 

Can I purchase tickets at the door? 

No, you must use the Eventbrite link here.

 

Can I purchase tickets over the phone? 

No, you must use the Eventbrite link here.

 

What are the ticket prices? 

For Candlelight Carols: $130, $90, $70, $50, and free. 

For Messiah: $80, $60, $40, $20, and free. 

 

Why are there both paid and free tickets? 

We believe these guidelines will provide for the most equitable access to these concerts. We encourage all who can afford to pay to purchase their seats. 

 

If I can’t afford a paid ticket, do I still need to register? 

Yes; all attendees – whether paid or free – will be ticketed. We believe these guidelines will best keep all participants safe and provide for the most equitable access. Free seat reservations are limited to four per registration.  
If not already sold out, free-seat reservations for the Concert of Handel’s Messiah will close on Thursday, December 2, and free-seat reservations for Candlelight Carols will close on Thursday, December 16. No walk-ups without a ticket will be allowed entry. 

 

When do free tickets go on sale? 

Sunday, November 14, at 1 pm at this link for Candlelight Carols tickets and at this link for Messiah tickets. 

 

Seating 

Where can I see the seating chart? 

The seating chart is here.

Can I reserve a specific seat? 

No, all sections are first-come, first-seated. 

Is there ADA seating? 

 

COVID-19 

What is Trinity doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19? 

We are requiring masks.  Masks must be cloth with filter, surgical or N95, and must cover the entire nose and mouth. Bandanas, scarves, or gaiters are not adequate as they do not meet the CDC-recommended standard.  We have reduced capacity limits within our space, and we ask for pre-registration for contact tracing, and proof of vaccination for those 12 and older. 

Are masks required? 

Yes. Masking is required at all events, for all attendees. Masks can be cloth with filter, surgical or N95, and must cover the entire nose and mouth. Bandanas, scarves, and gaiters do not meet the CDC-recommended standard and will not be allowed. 

Do I need to be vaccinated? 

Yes; if you are 12 or older, please be prepared to show proof of vaccination.  

 

Odds & Ends 

When do the doors open? 

To process everyone into the church safely and orderly, please plan to arrive and queue at the Copley Square-facing doors of the West Porch at least 30 minutes before the program for which you are ticketed.

Will there be a livestream? 

Yes, more info to come.