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.
- Family: Symphony Shorts – Discover The Nutcracker
Arts and cultureFamily: Symphony Shorts – Discover The Nutcracker What do a giant mouse, spinning ballerina, and sugar plum fairy have in common? The most magical Christmas music! Join Jessie Grimes for Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker with audience participation and festive fun.
- The Joy of Christmas: The Palestrina Choir
Family funThe Joy of Christmas: The Palestrina Choir Celebrate The Joy of Christmas in spectacular style with the renowned Palestrina Choir and very special guests as they return to the National Concert Hall for their annual sell-out Christmas concert.
- Christmas at the Movies
Family funChristmas at the Movies Don’t stay Home Alone this Christmas. Join the Dublin Concert Orchestra for a magical evening of Christmas treats at this concert of timeless classics stuffed full of great music from your favourite festive films.
- The Great Christmas Concert 2025
Family funThe Great Christmas Concert 2025 For almost 30 years audiences have made The Great Christmas Concert the start of their Christmas Season!
- NSOI: Home Alone in Concert
Family funNSOI: Home Alone in Concert Beloved Christmas comedy Home Alone with John Williams' score performed live by NSOI. Kevin McCallister's hilarious holiday adventure enhanced by full orchestra and Cór na nÓg for festive family fun.
- This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman
Family funThis Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman Festive favourite This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman returns to the National Concert Hall this December with the NCH Christmas Orchestra and conductor Fergus Sheil.
- Christmas Gala with the NSOI
Arts and cultureChristmas Gala with the NSOI 'Tis the season to be merry! Olivier Award-nominated soprano Sinéad Campbell Wallace performs glorious opera arias and seasonal gems with Italian conductor Francesco Cilluffo in this festive Christmas gala.
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Family funChitty Chitty Bang Bang CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG flies into the National Concert Hall this Christmas! Festival Productions presents this new Irish production of the Phantasmagorical stage musical of the movie adored by generations.
