Since its opening in 1981, the hall has established itself as Ireland’s premier centre for the performance of live music. As well as weekly performances by our resident orchestra, the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, the National Concert Hall promotes a programme of visiting international soloists and orchestras in addition to concerts of jazz, contemporary and traditional Irish music.
- Behind the Scenes Tour of the National Concert Hall
History and heritageBehind the Scenes Tour of the National Concert Hall Explore the History and Legacy of Ireland's Cultural Icon. Step behind the curtain at the National Concert Hall and explore the hidden corners of this iconic Dublin venue.
- NSO: Stanford 100
Arts and cultureNSO: Stanford 100 Former NSO Principal Conductor Gerhard Markson returns to conclude the NSO’s centenary commemorations of Dublin-born Charles Villiers Stanford’s death with one of his crowning glories: the monumental and moving Requiem.
- Brooklyn Rider: The 4 Elements
Arts and cultureBrooklyn Rider: The 4 Elements A must-see, must-hear appearance by America’s most exciting string quartet, Brooklyn Rider, with a deep dive into the four elements – Earth, Air, Fire and Water.
- Perspectives: Blue Now
Arts and culturePerspectives: Blue Now NCH present Perspectives: Blue Now with Simon Fisher Turner, Russell Tovey, Travis Alabanza, Jay Bernard, Joelle Taylor and Lucy Railton.
- Chamber Music Series: Banbha Quartet
Arts and cultureChamber Music Series: Banbha Quartet The Banbha Quartet returns for its fifth tour for the National String Quartet Foundation with a new work by Donegal fiddler turned internationally renowned composer Seán Doherty.
- Family Concert Screening: Stick Man and The Snail & the Whale
Family funFamily Concert Screening: Stick Man and The Snail & the Whale NCH present two enchanting films based on the books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler with NSO and Terry Davis, conductor.
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Family funIt's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Rathfarnham Concert Band Society, the biggest band in Ireland including their Junior Band and Jazz Band, present It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.
- Kelly Moran
Arts and cultureKelly Moran Following a show-stopping performance at Haunted Dancehall in 2023 Kelly Moran returns to Dublin following the release of her outstanding new album Moves in the Field on Warp Records.
