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.
- Quincy Jones: A Celebration
SummerQuincy Jones: A Celebration Few figures in music history have left as profound a mark as Quincy Jones. In a special tribute, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and guest vocalists – led by Guy Barker, himself a trumpet player in the Quincy Jones band – celebrate his legacy.
- Órán Halligan Piano Recital
SummerÓrán Halligan Piano Recital Órán Halligan made his Concerto debut performing Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with the Dublin Concert Band at the National Concert Hall as part of their 60th Anniversary Gala Concert.
- Cruinniú na nÓg: Let’s play Gamelan - Family Fun Workshops
SummerCruinniú na nÓg: Let’s play Gamelan - Family Fun Workshops National Concert Hall present Cruinniú na nÓg: Let’s play Gamelan - Family Fun Workshops! Join them for a free hands-on musical adventure.
- The Robert Cray Band in Concert
SummerThe Robert Cray Band in Concert Blues guitar maestro, Robert Cray, along with his band, will return to Ireland to perform tracks from his latest Grammy Nominated album Thats What I Heard.
- Hibernian Orchestra Summer Gala Concert
SummerHibernian Orchestra Summer Gala Concert Join the National Concert Hall for an unforgettable evening of music with The Hibernian Orchestra, conducted by John Finucane.
- NSO Summer Lunchtime
SummerNSO Summer Lunchtime Live, laugh, love in the first of our Summer Lunchtime concerts. Presented by Liz Nolan, RTÉ lyric fm.
- It Had To Be You
SummerIt Had To Be You Join us for an evening of passion and nostalgia, as the RTÉ Concert Orchestra bring the greatest classic love songs to life. A Fine Romance, my friend, this is.
- Joseph Chester - Au Revoir Tristesse - Album Launch
SummerJoseph Chester - Au Revoir Tristesse - Album Launch Joseph Chester launches his new album, Au Revoir Tristesse (Cinq Bagatelles Pour Guitare), inspired by French novelist Françoise Sagan’s debut novel, Bonjour Tristesse.
