November Highlights
ECM 2026: Arvo Pärt at 90 Sun. 1st 8pm NSOI Schools Concerts: The Magical Harp of the Dagda
Tues. 3rd 10.30am & 12.30pm
ECM 2026: Savina Yannatou & Arcanum Tues. 3rd 8pm NSOI: Bomsori plays Korngold’s Violin Concerto Fri. 6th 7.30pm ECM 2026: Vijay Iyer – Solo Piano Sat. 7th 8pm Perspectives: Council: Pekka Kuusisto & Gabriel Kahane
Sun. 8th 8.30pm
International Orchestras & Recitals: Camerata Ireland & Barry Douglas Play Beethoven Tues. 10th 8pm
Perspectives: Coltrane 100: - Both Directions at Once Sat. 14th 7.30pm
Perspectives: Kronos Quartet - Steve Reich at 90 Sun. 22nd 8pm International Orchestras & Recitals: Camerata RCO and Matthias Goerne - Winterreise Tues. 24th 8pm
NCH Discover Mini Music Term 1 starts Sat 12th Sept. Sing Out! Choir Term 1 starts Wed 23rd Sept. Percussion Lab Term 1 starts Tues 22nd Sept. and Wed 23rd Sept.
Tickets €23
Fri 4 September 8pm – Main Stage André de Ridder conductor Tickets €15, €30 €40, €50
We look forward to welcoming you to lots of outstanding performances over the coming months.
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Fri 4 September 1.05pm – John Field Room
Táimid ag tnúth go mór le fáilte a chur romhat chuig réimse leathan léirithe den scoth sna míonna amach romhainn.
Haunted Dancehall also returns on October 24 and 25 with performances by Kelela and Circuit des Yeux with Low’s Alan Sparhawk and more. In addition our ECM series celebrating the trailblazing independent German label takes place at this time and Slí na Samhlaíochta remembers Manchán Magan on October 5.
Gamelan Ensemble Term 1 starts Tues 22nd Sept.
Seasons of Sinatra – Ode to Autumn
Perspectives: Black Country, New Road with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Welcome to our What’s On Guide for September-October which includes an impressive variety of concerts and recitals and sees the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland launch their 2026/27 when Alexander Shelley conducts Mahler Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ on September 11. This period also sees the return of Tradition Now with headline shows by Ispini na hEireann, Ye Vagabonds and SIRENS featuring Lisa O’Neill, Loah and more from September 25 – 27.
NCH Landmarks: The Jimmy Cake – Brains Sat. 28th 8pm
Music for Peace Sun 6 September 3pm – Main Stage
NCH Board Members Peter McKenna Chair Edel Creely
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Clíona Doris Paul Horan Hilary Hough Harry Martin
Niamh Murray Michelle O’Sullivan
Fri 11 September 7.30pm – Main Stage
Tickets €12 on sale Tues 4 August
5.15pm/6.45pm/8.15pm –
Recital of Flamenco Guitar
Kevin Barry Recital Room
Mahler Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ Tickets €15, €27.50, €35, €42.50, €49
Tickets Children €5 / Adults €25, €32, €40
Sat 12 September 8pm – Main Stage
Metronome: the next new low - Album Launch
Former BellX1 bandmates celebrate debut album Wintering.
Tues 8 September 8.30pm – The Studio
Chamber Music Series: ConTempo Quartet Of Woods and Water
Fri 11 September 1.05pm – John Field Room Tickets €22
Tickets €25, €35, €45
Sun 13 September 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room Programme includes Haydn, Judith Ring, Dvořák, Janáček and Beethoven. Tickets €17.50
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Tues 15 September 8pm – John Field Room Virtuoso Juan José Manzano presents an intimate and unforgettable experience. Tickets €25
Metronome: Daniel Luke / Louise Gaffney Wed 16 September 8.30pm – The Studio Tickets €20
NCH Landmarks: Hothouse Flowers Thurs 17 September 8pm – Main Stage The Legendary Hothouse Flowers perform acclaimed second album Home in its entirety. Tickets €28, €36.50, €45
Keep it Country: 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry Fri 18 September 1.05pm – John Field Room Tickets €22
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Tradition Now: Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Immram
Sat 19 September 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage
Thurs 24 September 8.30pm – The Studio
Dublin Concert Orchestra Anthony Inglis conductor
Eithne Ní Chatháin voice Erin Hennessey fiddle Aisling Lyons harp Neil Ó Lochlainn flute, bass.
Culture Night: Discover Workshops
The Feis Ceoil Young Platform Series is a showcase of some of the outstanding winners from Feis Ceoil 2026.
Alexander Shelley conductor Tara Erraught soprano Dame Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano / National Symphony Chorus Ireland David Young chorus director
The Music of Zimmer vs Williams
Tickets €29.95, €39.95, €46.95, €49.95
NSOI Season Opening: Shelley conducts Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’
Featuring The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland with MC Oliver Callan
La Dolce Roma
Nigel Flegg CEO
Mon 14, 21 & Tuesday 29 September 7.30pm – John Field Room
NCH presents PILGRIMS – Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby
Tickets €20
National Concert Hall Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin’s Dublin, D02 N527
September
Feis Ceoil Young Platform Series
Tickets €39.50
Fillfidh Haunted Dancehall freisin ar an 24 agus an 25 Deireadh Fómhair, le léirithe ó Kelela agus Circuit des Yeux, in éineacht le Alan Sparhawk ó Low agus go leor eile. Chomh maith le sin, beidh ár sraith ECM, a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar an lipéad neamhspleách ceannródaíoch Gearmánach, ar siúl le linn na tréimhse seo, agus cuimhneoidh Slí na Samhlaíochta ar Mhanchán Magan ar an 5 Deireadh Fómhair.
Welcome
Metronome: Tanya Donelly & Chris Brokaw Mon. 16th 8.30pm
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Thurs 3 September 8pm – Main Stage
Fáilte chuig ár dTreoir Cad atá Ar Siúl do Mheán Fómhair–Deireadh Fómhair, ina bhfuil réimse suntasach ceolchoirmeacha agus aithriseacha agus ina seolann Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Náisiúnta na hÉireann a séasúr 2026/27 nuair a stiúrfaidh Alexander Shelley Siansa Uimh. 2 Mahler, ‘Aiséirí’, ar an 11 Meán Fómhair. Le linn na tréimhse seo freisin, filleann Tradition Now le príomhcheolchoirmeacha ó Ispíní na hÉireann, Ye Vagabonds agus SIRENS, ina mbeidh Lisa O’Neill, Loah agus go leor eile, ón 25 go dtí an 27 Meán Fómhair.
2026
September
An Audience with Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber
What’s on Fáilte September October Lisa Hannigan
NSOI: Daniel Müller-Schott plays Elgar Cello Concerto
Fri. 13th 7.30pm
September
Tradition Now: David Murphy
Pop-Up Choir
Fri 25 September 6pm – The Studio
Fri 18 September
Percussion Workshops Fri 18 September 5.45pm/7.30pm/8.45pm Room 103 Gamelan Workshops Fri 18 September 6.15pm/7.45pm/9.15pm Gamelan Room For adults & children aged 6+. Workshops approx. 45mins in duration. Tickets FREE for Culture Night available, in person, 30 minutes before the start of the workshop.
NSOI: Culture Night with Alexander Shelley & Jess Gillam Fri 18 September 6.30pm & 8.30pm – Main Stage Alexander Shelley conductor Jess Gillam saxophone Programme includes Bernstein, Holmes and Williams. Tickets FREE for Culture Night (Booking Advised)
Tickets €10
Family Screening with NSOI: The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child
David Murphy pedal steel guitar / Ether Ensemble Tickets €10
Sun 20 September 12.30pm & 3pm Huw Davies guitar Terry Davies conductor The Gruffalo: © Orange Eyes Limited 2009 / The Gruffalo’s Child: © Orange Eyes Limited 2011. All adults must be accompanied by a child. Tickets Child €23 / Adult €30 / Family €94
Tea Dance Tunes: Dementia-Friendly Concert Mon 21 September 12pm – John Field Room Tickets €4 on sale Mon 17 August
Tradition Now: Ispíní na hÉireann
Tradition Now: Ye Vagabonds with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Fri 25 September 7.30pm – Main Stage Robert Ames conductor Tickets €15, €28, €34, €40
Tradition Now: Nia Byrne Fri 25 September 8pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room
Thurs 24 September 8pm – Main Stage
Nia Byrne fiddle / Cathal Ó Curráin bouzouki and vocals
Dublin’s own feral Alternative-Folk collective blend virtuosic original compositions with bold re-imaginings of classic tunes, fusing technical mastery with sharp wit.
Tickets €10
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