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Messiah Festival of the Arts


The Messiah Festival of the Arts is a weeks long celebration of music, art, and culture in Lindsborg, Kansas. The event begins each year a month prior to Easter and includes many events including art exhibits, theatre productions, a jazz walk. The festival concludes with performances of Bach’s Passion According to St. Matthew on Good Friday, and Handel’s Messiah on Easter Sunday on the Bethany College Campus.

Located in the heart of Kansas, Lindsborg offers a captivating experience for visitors. Known as “Little Sweden USA,” Lindsborg’s rich Scandinavian heritage is reflected in its captivating architecture, festivals, and cultural events.


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Messiah Festival of the Arts 2024

Schedule: March 24, 2024 Student Awards and Reception 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Presser Hall Auditorium Messiah Dress Rehearsal - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Presser Hall Auditorium March 25, 2024 Altar Paintings of the Smoky Valley - 7:30 pm - 8:30…

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Messiah Festival of the Arts 2023

Friday, March 10 - Sunday, April 9, 2023 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1-5 pm. Lindsborg Collects Lindsborg Art Exhibition College artists' work on loan from Lindsborg residents' collections. Sunday, March 26 – Sunday, May 28, 2023 10 am…

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