Ellington's Sacred Music Tickets

Ellington's Sacred Music is the enduring catalog of Duke Ellington’s most revered sacred works, created during the 1960s and early 1970s. The collection includes the world-premiered A Concert of Sacred Music at Grace Cathedral (San Francisco, 1965), the 1968 Second Sacred Concert recorded in New York, and the 1973 Third Sacred Concert premiered at Westminster Abbey in London. These pieces blend Ellington’s jazz idiom with spiritual themes, drawing on a rich orchestra and vocal collaborations that have resonated with audiences for decades.

This performer page highlights a living tradition—honoring Ellington’s sacred repertoire while presenting contemporary performances and archival releases. Expect detailed bios, discography highlights, and up-to-date tour information that helps you secure your seats with ease.

Upcoming events continue to bring Ellington's sacred music to prominent venues. In 2025, Seattle’s Town Hall hosted a performance on December 27 as part of Earshot Jazz’s Sacred Music series with the SRJO, with a VOD option available for late 2025/early 2026. In early 2026, Jazz at Lincoln Center plans to present Come Sunday: The Sacred Works of Duke Ellington, a program that collaborates with top ensembles to reimagine these sacred pieces for modern audiences. For fans and newcomers alike, this page provides reliable, non-pushy access to tickets and definitive venue details, along with background on the composer and the music that continues to inspire generations.

Secure your seats through a trusted connection—we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing, insightful performer context, and easy access to social media and official sites for the latest news and releases.

• Social channels and official sites: follow and verify updates at the performer and venue pages, linked below.