Handel’s Messiah
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Presser Hall Auditorium, 421 North First Street, Lindsborg, KS, 67456, United States
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Messiah Rehearsals Begin
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Presser Hall Auditorium, 421 North First Street, Lindsborg, KS, 67456, United States
Join the Bethany College community as rehearsals begin for Handel’s Messiah. Musicians and singers of all skill levels come together to prepare this oratorio, building toward the festival’s signature performance. Experience the collaborative spirit and dedication that makes this annual tradition so special as participants begin their journey through one of classical music’s most treasured works.

Bach Rehearsals Begin
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Pearson Chapel, 335 E Swensson, Lindsborg, KS, 67456, United States
Participate in the start of preparations for the festival’s Bach performance as musicians gather to explore the intricate beauty of the Baroque master’s compositions. These rehearsals offer a unique opportunity to be part of bringing Bach’s timeless music to life. Join fellow musicians in crafting a performance that celebrates the spiritual depth of Bach’s genius.

St. John's Bible Presentation
2026-03-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, KS, 67456, United States
Join us for a presentation of the Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, the first hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible commissioned in more than 500 years. Created using medieval techniques and calf-skin vellum, The Saint John’s Bible is a 14-year project completed by a team of calligraphers, artists, iconographers, theologians, and scholars. Come learn more about the process used to create The Saint John’s Bible and see and feel for yourself the wonder of this creative masterpiece.
Bethany College is grateful for the partnership of the Kansas State University Hale Library and the Sandzen Gallery, who make this event possible!
Image credit: Messianic Predictions, Thomas Ingmire, Copyright 2005, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Våffeldagen
2026-03-21 | Downtown Lindsborg, KS
Celebrate Swedish Waffle Day right here in Lindsborg! Savor waffles topped with lingonberries, whipped cream, and other Swedish delicacies. This cherished cultural tradition brings the community together to honor Lindsborg’s Swedish heritage while welcoming spring with a delicious celebration.

Messiah Soloists Recital
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Pearson Chapel, 335 E Swensson, Lindsborg, KS, 67456, United States
Join us for an evening of music as featured soloists from the upcoming Messiah Festival showcase their talents in a special recital. This year’s performance will take place at Pearson Chapel in the Mabee Welcome Center on Bethany College’s campus.
Each performer will present 15–20 minutes of selections from arias, art songs, and musical theatre pieces of their choosing, highlighting their individual artistry and vocal range.
The event is free and open to the public.

Bach’s The Passion According to St. Matthew
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main St., Lindsborg, 67546, United States
Experience the profound emotional and spiritual journey of Bach’s The Passion According to St. Matthew, one of the composer’s most monumental sacred works. Bethany College musicians and vocalists present this powerful oratorio that narrates Christ’s suffering and death through intricate chorales, moving arias, and dramatic recitatives. This performance offers audiences a deeply contemplative experience during the Lenten season, showcasing Bach’s unparalleled ability to transform scripture into transcendent musical expression that has moved listeners for nearly three centuries.
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Quilt-Like Collages Art Reception
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
In the spirit of “Every Valley,” Bethany College students will present mixed-media collages inspired by the rich tradition of quilts as vessels of communication and community. Just as a valley collects the stories of those who pass through it, these works weave together symbolic patterns and historical narratives.
Drawing from quilting’s powerful legacy, from the guiding signals of the Underground Railroad to visual stories of family, activism, and social change, students will explore how individual threads of experience form a collective tapestry.
The exhibit will be up beginning March 11 and run through Inauguration Weekend (April 17-19).

Handel’s Messiah
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Presser Hall Auditorium, 421 North First Street, Lindsborg, KS, 67456, United States
Experience the crown jewel of the Messiah Festival as hundreds of voices unite with full orchestra to perform Handel’s masterpiece. This spectacular presentation features the Bethany Oratorio Society, guest soloists, and community singers in a powerful celebration of faith and music. Join thousands who have made this performance a cherished Easter tradition, making it one of the oldest annual Messiah performances in the nation.
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