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.
- NSOI: Composer Lab
WinterNSOI: Composer Lab Composer Lab 2025 culminates with the world premiere performances of four new works by 2025 participants Solfa Carlile, Elis Czerniak, Bianca Gannon and Caterina Schembri.
- Audrey and Friends
WinterAudrey and Friends Following the sold-out success of ‘Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn’ and ‘Some Like it Audrey’, soprano Emer Barry returns to the stage as the beloved Breakfast at Tiffany’s star.
- NSOI: Peter Whelan conducts Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’
WinterNSOI: Peter Whelan conducts Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Three master composers, two master musicians and National Symphony Orchestra Ireland with a lively Overture by Joseph Bologne, an elegant Mozart Violin Concerto, and Mendelssohn’s evocative Scottish Symphony.
- RTÉ CO Presents: Classical Landscapes - Falla and Dvořák
WinterRTÉ CO Presents: Classical Landscapes - Falla and Dvořák Following their breathtaking Mozart Masterpieces concert in May 2025, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra welcome back French conductor Swann Van Rechem for a programme showcasing the Romantic period into early Modernism.
- King of the Fairies and his Magic Harp
WinterKing of the Fairies and his Magic Harp A Tale of myth and magic through music for families, explore the sound of fairy harp music with harpist Aisling Ennis. Come help Aisling find her blue harp with the help of fairy doors in the John Field Room.
- Glasshouse perform Sigur Rós
WinterGlasshouse perform Sigur Rós Following their sold out Ryuichi Sakamoto concert in January, acclaimed Dublin music ensemble Glasshouse return to the National Concert Hall to reimagine the work of Icelandic giants Sigur Rós for their ensemble.
- The Four Seasons Chamber Music Series: Solas agus Scáth
WinterThe Four Seasons Chamber Music Series: Solas agus Scáth To open its 2026 Chamber Music Series, the National Concert Hall presents a programme of works, curated by cellist Aoife Burke, exploring light and darkness, shade and shadow.
- Soundscapes - A joyful exploration of music for young neurodivergent audiences
WinterSoundscapes - A joyful exploration of music for young neurodivergent audiences This show is almost entirely without words, spoken or sung. As the musicians move through a series of shifting themes - some dreamy and melodic, some dance and upbeat - the audience is invited to help conduct the musical improvisations.
