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.
- La Dolce Roma
AutumnLa Dolce Roma Iconic Italian songs from the glamorous La Dolce Vita era, featuring: Volare, Quando Quando, Mambo Italiano, Americano, The Godfather and Time to Say Goodbye, entwined with the spaghetti strings and Vespa scooters of the Italian holiday romance.
- Perspectives: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi & Seckou Keita
AutumnPerspectives: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi & Seckou Keita National Concert Hall present Perspectives: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi, featuring special guest Seckou Keita on Wednesday 10 September 2025.
- NCH Season Opening
AutumnNCH Season Opening National Symphony Orchestra Ireland favourite, Leonard Slatkin, launches the new season in style, bringing with him ‘pianism of the highest class’ (The Guardian) from young French virtuoso David Fray.
- Viva Verdi, Viva Wagner
AutumnViva Verdi, Viva Wagner Irish National Opera presents Viva Verdi, Viva Wagner - Experience the dramatic power and emotional depth of operatic masterpieces in this captivating concert.
- Creativity Empowered: Mind, Voice, Performance
AutumnCreativity Empowered: Mind, Voice, Performance Release your Creative Potential with Mindfulness, Positive Psychology & Performance Skills - Suitable for Singers, aspiring Creatives and Musicians of all levels.
- Rithimí agus Scéalta: Rhythms and Stories
AutumnRithimí agus Scéalta: Rhythms and Stories Bígí linn! Join the National Concert Hall for a unique musical adventure; Rithimí agus Scéalta: Rhythms and Stories, A bilingual concert presented in Irish and English by the talented Caitríona Frost.
- Chamber Music Series: Gealán Quartet
AutumnChamber Music Series: Gealán Quartet “A bright spell”, formed in the Spring of 2021, the Gealán Quartet began their musical journey together. Composed of four of Ireland’s most gifted young musicians hailing from Cork, Dublin and Wicklow.
- NCH Landmarks: Jape
AutumnNCH Landmarks: Jape In this new occasional series, leading Irish artists perform their landmark album and music from their career.