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Schedule Details
Start: 2025-12-05T17:30:00 | End: 2025-12-05T18:30:00
Price Details
Lowest: 24.83 USD; Highest: 27.45 USD
Age Restrictions
family-friendly
Ticket Website
Location Details
Galveston
2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
About the Event
Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition!
Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed by League City UMC. These Dickens on The Strand traditions sell out annually, so be sure to get your reservations in advance, as seating is limited in this intimate setting.
St. Joseph’s Church is the oldest German Catholic Church in Texas and the oldest wooden church building in Galveston, and was built by German immigrants in 1859. Now de-sanctified and managed by Galveston Historical Foundation, the Gothic Revival church is distinguished by its elaborately detailed coffered wooden ceiling, delicately painted wooden sanctuary, original pews, and hand-carved altars. GHF preserves the building as a museum and makes it available as an event venue.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- Seats are first-come, first-served. No reserved seating.
- Tickets do not include festival admission.
- Walk-up tickets will not be available. Tickets are only available in advance online.
- This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There are a small number of steps leading up to the entrance.
- Parking is available on neighboring streets. There is no parking lot at this venue.
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ABOUT DICKENS ON THE STRAND
For 52 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming. Learn more by clicking here.
