December
November
Festival Productions presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
RTÉ Concert Orchestra: New Years Eve Concert
Sun 28, Mon 29, Tues 30 Dec and Fri 2 Jan, Sat 3, Sun 4 Jan 2pm & 6pm – Main Stage
Guy Barker conductor / Giacomo Smith clarinet / saxophone / Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe, Tommy Blaize vocalists
Festival Productions presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang featuring an incredible line-up of Irish talent, with spectacular flying car, costumes and sets, chorus, dancers, and orchestra. Tickets €34, €39, €44 Limited Family Tickets €120
Wed 31 Dec 10pm – Main Stage
Swing in the new year with the music of the King of Swing Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and more! Tickets €34.50, €40, €50, €60, €69
What’s on Fáilte November December 2025
Upcoming Highlights 2026 - Main Stage Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Jan 2pm & 6pm
The Lark Unending Tues 4 Nov 8.30pm – The Studio
Tickets Adults €13 / Babies go free!
The Lark Unending by David Donohoe. Performed by David Donohoe (electronics), Susan Geaney (flutes) & David Lacey (percussion) with special guest Dennis McNulty.
Sat 1 Nov 7pm – Main Stage
Fáilte go dtí ár dTreoir Imeachtaí do Mí na Samhna & Mí na Nollag tar linn agus muid ag ceiliúradh dheireadh 2025 le himeachtaí Nollag don teaghlach iomlán. Beidh ceolfhoirne agus ealaíontóirí ó thíortha eile againn, go leor de thalann na hÉireann, ceoldrámaí seomra, cainteanna suimiúla agus mórán eile.
Matthew Nolan electric guitar / percussion / electronics / Sean Mac Erlaine electronics / reeds / Tomoko Sauvage instrumentarium (water / ceramics / electronics) / Conor Lovett narrator / benshi
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Fresh from its world premiere at World Expo 2025 in Japan, four of Lafcadio Hearn’s beloved ghost stories are brought to life with a specially commissioned new live score.
Tickets €15
More Lunchtime at the Opera! Fri 7 Nov 1.05pm – John Field Room A lunchtime celebration of operatic and light opera classics with: Sandra Oman soprano Simon Morgan baritone Clíodhna Regan soprano Edward Finegan tenor David Wray piano Tickets €22
November
Metronome: Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh and Seán Mac Erlaine - Album Launch With Sharon Phelan Sat 8 Nov 8.30pm – The Studio Tickets €20
Chamber Music Series: Marmen Quartet Sun 9 Nov 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room Programme includes Haydn, Sam Perkin, Bartók and Beethoven. Tickets €17.50
Tickets €22, €28, €34
Welcome to our What’s On Guide for November – December. Which sees us round off 2025 in style with an array of festive treats for all the family, the period also sees visiting international orchestras and artists, a wealth of domestic talent, chamber recitals, thought-provoking talks and much more.
The Definitive Rat Pack Sat 17th Jan 8pm Stereolab Sat Feb 21st 8pm The High Kings – The Rocky Road Tour Sun 22nd Feb 8pm Martin Hayes & The Common Ground Ensemble Sat 7th &
Sun 8th Mar 8pm
Paco Peña Sun 22nd March 8pm
Schubertreise XXXV Sun 2 Nov 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room Conor Biggs bass and Michel Stas piano continue their exploration of the works of Schubert. Tickets €17.50
We’ll Meet Again: Vera Lynn Thurs 26th Mar 8pm The Divine Comedy – The Rainy Sunday Afternoon Tour
Perspectives: Anouar Brahem Quartet - After the Last Sky
Robert Read CEO
Sat 28th & Sun 29th Mar 7.30pm
Perspectives: The Köln Concert Mon 13th Apr 8pm
Sun 2 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Tues 28th April 7.30pm
Anouar Brahem oud / Anja Lechner cello / Django Bates piano / Mats Eilertsen doublebass
Ludovico Einaudi: Solo Piano Wed 6th May 7.30pm Russell Watson: The Voice Returns Sun 31st May 8pm
Patron Michael D. Higgins President of Ireland
National Concert Hall Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin’s Dublin, D02 N527
NCH Board Members Maura McGrath Chair Clíona Doris Hilary Hough
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Bring Along A Baby Sat 1 Nov 10.30am & 12.30pm – John Field Room
Kwaidan with Live Musical Score
Reeling In The Showband Years Sun 11th Jan 8pm
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Anouar Brahem performs music from his new album with his international quartet. Tickets €15, €29.50, €39.50, €47.50
NCH Talks: John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour Thurs 6 Nov 8.30pm – Main Stage Celebrated journalist John Simpson takes a bold, unflinching look at leadership: why some inspire while others descend into tyranny. And…are all tyrants ‘lunatics’? Tickets €29.50, €36, €45
Metronome: BY A SKY / Katie Kim Thurs 6 Nov 8.30pm – The Studio Tickets €20
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: André de Ridder conducts Ravel, Dessner and Beethoven Fri 7 Nov 7.30pm – Main Stage André de Ridder conductor Anastasia Kobekina cello Programme features Ravel, Dessner and Beethoven. Tickets €15, €25, €29, €34.50, €39
BellX1 with The Theodora Byrne Ensemble Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov 8pm – Main Stage The National Concert Hall is very pleased to welcome Bell X1 back for two acoustic shows, accompanied by Theodora Byrne and a 12-person choir.
Soundscapes - A Joyful Exploration of Music for Young Neurodivergent Audiences
From The Quiet Man to The Quiet Girl: A Celebration of Irish Film Music
Wed 12 Nov 11am – John Field Room
Simon Delaney compére Sarah Lynch, Stephen Rennicks, Frank Gallagher panelists
The audience is invited to conduct musical improvisations, using hand gestures and props, sculpting music together as if it’s playdough. Free but ticketed.
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A celebration and exploration of how Irish music in worldwide film and tv has shaped Ireland’s perception worldwide.
My Fair Lady
Tickets €25, €35, €44.50
Wed 12 – Fri 15 Nov 7.30pm, Sat 16 Nov 2.30 & 7.30pm – Main Stage
Joan As Policewoman
The Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society presents the all-time classic My Fair Lady for five performances featuring an extensive cast including Karla Tracey as Eliza Dolittle and Garry Mountaine as Professor Higgins who have both performed in London’s West End.
Tues 18 Nov 8pm – Main Stage Joan As Police Woman performing key songs from throughout her career alongside new music from her latest album. Tickets €29.50
Tickets: Wed 12 €25, €35, €37, €40 Thu 13 - Sat 16 €28, €40, €45
NCH Presents: Tanita Tikaram Mon 10 Nov 8pm – Main Stage Tanita Tikaram, of Twist in My Sobriety fame, explores her extraordinary back catalogue and new album LIAR (Love Isn’t a Right) in her first full tour since 2019. Tickets €28, €37.50, €49
Special Schools Concert Tues 11 Nov 11am – John Field Room Free but ticketed.
Tea Dance Tunes: Dementia-Friendly Concert Thurs 13 Nov 1pm – John Field Room Tickets €4
Pigalle – The Music of Edith Piaf Fri 14 Nov 1.05pm – John Field Room Chanteuse Derby Browne performs her personal tribute to ‘The Little Sparrow,’ Edith Piaf. Tickets €22
Perspectives: A Solo Evening of Music with Chris Thile Wed 19 Nov 8pm – Main Stage Grammy award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile performs his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas alongside his signature mix of classical, folk and improvisational brilliance. Tickets €15, €29.50, €37.50, €45
Tickets €25, €45, €55
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Sun 16 Nov 3pm – Main Stage
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