National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland

The NCH is a national cultural institution & the designated home of music in Ireland. Hosting over

With weekly performances by the National Symphony Orchestra - and a programme ranging from classic operas and magical musicals to contemporary Irish folk, the National Concert Hall is a thriving venue catering for all musical tastes.

02/10/2024

Join us to celebrate Camerata Ireland on October 15th!

The grand finale of the series brings us the works of Vivaldi, Mozart & Krzysztof Penderecki performed by the orchestra’s founder Barry Douglas and violist Patrick Rafter - Violinist

Tickets are on sale now 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/camerata-ireland-25-at-nch-1/

02/10/2024

Become a Corporate Partner and align with one of Ireland’s foremost cultural institutions, the National Concert Hall.

As a leading Irish brand, we actively seek partners who wish to join us in shaping the future of music for all in Ireland. When partnering with us, we will work with you to create a bespoke package of benefits around the programme tailored to your company’s needs and budget. Please get in touch with Aisling on [email protected] to learn more.

30/09/2024

The Esposito Quartet join us on October 13th for a remarkable afternoon of music featuring the works of Beethoven, Paul Frost, Janáček and Wolf! Don't miss out on this extraordinary afternoon with one of our most distinguished quartets.
Tickets available: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/chamber-music-series-esposito-quartet/

30/09/2024

What's so special about Beethoven's Fifth Symphony? Join us to find out on October 19th as our Learning and Participation, Artist in Residence Jessie Grimes returns to the National Concert Hall with Symphony Shorts: Beethoven.

With conductor Jonathon Heyward and the National Symphony Orchestra, Jessie dives into one of Beethoven's most iconic works.

Tickets available: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/nso-symphony-shorts-beethoven/

Perfect for ages 5 and up, including those with ASD, this relaxed event promises musical delights for all.

29/09/2024

Drawing from The Well returns to the NCH on October 6th! In association with Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann, the sixth concert in the series brings us an evening of song and spoken word from some of the country’s leading traditional musicians including singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, The Mulcahy Family, Zoë Conway + John Mc Intyre, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and more!

Tickets are on sale now
https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/drawing-from-the-well/

28/09/2024

Following sensational sold out performances in 2022 & 2023, The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams returns to on October 12th for an unmissable night featuring favour film scores including: E.T., Star Wars,Harry Potter, The Terminal and more!

Tickets are on sale now!

🎟️ https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/the-music-of-zimmer-vs-williams-oct24/

27/09/2024

Metronome returns on October 17th with Glasgow-based Polish composer/ audio-visual artist who will perform her new album ! Our very special guest for the night is American songwriter, musician & producer Sam De La Rosa.

Tickets: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/metronome-ela-orleans-and-night-voyager/

27/09/2024

Tonight ✨Pianist Máire Carroll returns to the National Concert Hall for Étude Extravaganza.🤩

Last remaining tickets: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/etude-extravaganza-maire-carroll-piano-1/

27/09/2024

Following the release of her 9th studio album 'Let’s Walk' acclaimed American jazz singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux comes to the National Concert Hall on February 19th 2025. Tickets are on sale now!
📍 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/madeleine-peyroux/

27/09/2024

We are delighted to welcome one of the "most dynamic and compelling baritones of his generation" to our 2024 Dublin Song Series!

Hailed for his “full, exciting lyric baritone” (Opera News) and “elegant lyricism and responsive musicality” (The New York Times), Sean Michael Plumb joins Dearbhla Collins on October 20th for an exciting afternoon of chamber music.

Tickets are on sale: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/dublin-song-series-sean-michael-plumb-and-dearbhla-collins/

26/09/2024

in 1898 George Gershwin was born. From his humble beginings as a song plugger, Gershwin became one of the most important American composers of the 20th century writing over 500 songs including Summertime, Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and I Got Rhythm.

26/09/2024

Ahead of the Pirosmani Quartet's performance on Sunday September 29th 2024 composer David Flynn, spoke to us about his piece 'The Cranning'!

Tickets for Sunday are still available here: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/chamber-music-series-pirosmani-quartet/

26/09/2024

We love a , and this one is a gem. In 1986 two Irish icons joined us at the National Concert Hall for the National Entertainment Awards the wonderful Gay Byrne & Bernadette Greevy.

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25/09/2024

In case you missed the news!🎶

The The Philip Glass Ensemble will return to the NCH on October 10th & 11th for an amazing weekend of music dedicated to Philip Glass music featuring "Glassworks" and three of his groundbreaking operas as well as Glass's latest orchestral work, "Naqoyqatsi," which will be performed by your National Symphony Orchestra, conductor , and cellist Kate Ellis.

Tickets are on sale now!
🎫 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/philip-glass-ensemble-glassworks/
🎫 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/nso-philip-glass-ensemble-naqoyqat

25/09/2024

Have you ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes at the National Concert Hall? 🎭 🎼Join Lia on Friday to explore the history, mystery and music of Ireland’s national cultural institution for music.

Dates 🗓️
September 27th
October 25th
November 22nd

Book now: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-national-concert-hall-1/

25/09/2024

We are thrilled to invite you to two phenomenal evenings of music as acclaimed Irish pianist Máire Carroll returns to the National Concert Hall for Étude Extravaganza. 🤩

Join us on September 26th & 27th as Máire, explores the evolution of the étude with a programme of Frédéric Chopin, Hélène de Montgeroult, Claude Debussy, György Ligeti, Unsuk Chin, Philip Glass Étude & more!

Tickets: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/etude-extravaganza-maire-carroll-piano-1/

📹 courtesy of Delphian Records

24/09/2024

📻 Tune into Arena on RTE Radio 1 from 7:00pm this evening to hear Lisa O'Neill discuss her collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra and Tradition Now.

Listen now: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/arena/

24/09/2024

Celebrate 25 years of Camerata Ireland, acclaimed pianist and Violinist/conductor mark 25 years of the orchestra bringing us the works of Penderecki, Mozart & Vivaldi.

Tickets available 👉 https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/camerata-ireland-25-at-nch-1/

24/09/2024

"Traditional music shot through with the adrenaline of contemporary influences: a lethal but irresistible cocktail." The Irish Times

This is How we Fly join us for Tradition Now on November 17th! Following the release of their new single, Floating Ground in August, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Seán Mac Erlaine, Petter Berndalen and Nic Gareiss bring us a night of contemporary Folk Music.

Catch them live at Tradition Now with Erland Cooper, Myles O'Reilly & Rónán Ó Snodaigh.

Book Now: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/tradition-now-erland-cooper/

Tradition Now is presented in partnership with The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Photos from National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland's post 23/09/2024

'All the powers in the world' 🤔 to when harpist Aisling Ennis visited the NCH for a magical weekend! We had a fantastic time exploring fairy harp music & folklore, as well as leaving our very own wishes on the wishing tree! 🧚🌳💫

23/09/2024

Fancy a spot of brunch? Join us on September 29th at The Terrace Cafe & Restaurant for a pre-concert brunch! Book your table now!
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Photos from National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland's post 22/09/2024

What an incredible and insightful evening we spent in the company of Sally Rooney with Fintan O'Toole last night celebrating her new novel Intermezzo.

22/09/2024

“Their years together have resulted in an ensemble with an utterly symbiotic creative flow,” The Los Angeles Times

Perspectives returns on October 17th with one of the brightest stars on the Polish jazz scene the Marcin Wasilewski Trio! Known for their collaborations with some of the greatest musicians from the Polish Jazz scene including the late trumpeter Tomasz Stanko, the trio join us to celebrate 30 years of musical excellence.

Tickets available: https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/perspectives-marcin-wasilewski-trio/

Marcin Wasilewski Trio - 30th Anniversary Tour 2024 is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland and co-organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.

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Our Story

The National Concert Hall sits proudly on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin’s city centre and is home to the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Music Network, Crash Ensemble and Music Generation. Next door to the picturesque Iveagh Gardens and in the heart of a commercial district known as the National Concert Hall Quarter, it hosts over 1000 events per annum. Its mission, to foster and celebrate the appreciation, knowledge, enjoyment and pure love of music as an integral part of Irish life.

Visitors are inspired by the world class performances on our stages, and can equally experience and enjoy our iconic building through tours, early breakfast, afternoon tea or simply, quiet inspiration from walking through the Iveagh Gardens.

The NCH is a Registered Charity in Ireland. Registered Charity Number: 20011987.

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