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.
- RTÉ CO Presents: The Art of Swing
AutumnRTÉ CO Presents: The Art of Swing The internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning jazz singer Claire Martin joins the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, led by Callum Au, to celebrate the art of swing.
- NSOI: Beethoven Violin Concerto with María Dueñas
AutumnNSOI: Beethoven Violin Concerto with María Dueñas A night to relish with two Romantic masterpieces – a landmark concerto and a ballet score for the ages – in our National Concert Hall Friends Gala conducted by the internationally in-demand Hans Graf.
- The Good Life: A Tribute to Tony Bennett
AutumnThe Good Life: A Tribute to Tony Bennett A tribute to the legendary performer. An entertaining set of Tony Bennett’s great hits including “The Good Life”, “The Best is Yet To Come” and his signature song “I Left My Heart In San Francisco”.
- Schubertreise XXXIV
AutumnSchubertreise XXXIV In part thirty-four of Schubertreise, Conor Biggs and Michel Stas continue their exploration of the vast output of Schubert’s songs.
- Philip Glass Explored with Maki Namekawa and James McVinnie
AutumnPhilip Glass Explored with Maki Namekawa and James McVinnie A deep dive into the piano and organ music of one of the world’s most influential composers, Philip Glass.
- Family Concert: Symphony Shorts (Romeo & Juliet)
AutumnFamily Concert: Symphony Shorts (Romeo & Juliet) Ultimate musical adventure for kids! Experience Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet through Prokofiev's thrilling music with interactive storytelling, sword fights, and romance. Fun for ages 6+ including children with autism.
- Connor Wilcox Plays Chopin
AutumnConnor Wilcox Plays Chopin The brilliant Scottish pianist Connor Wilcox returns to the National Concert Hall to play a recital of Chopin including the complete Preludes Op 28.
- NSOI: Carmen (Concert Performance)
AutumnNSOI: Carmen (Concert Performance) Bizet's passionate Carmen in concert with star cast led by Natalia Kutateladze. Features the sultry Habanera, rousing Toreador Song, and Ireland's finest opera talent with full orchestra and chorus.
