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.
- The Musical Suspects
Arts and cultureThe Musical Suspects The Musical Suspects return to the John Field room with a captivating programme of harmony on Friday 23 May 2025.
- The RTÉ CO present RTÉ lyric fm’s The Hamilton Scores Live
Arts and cultureThe RTÉ CO present RTÉ lyric fm’s The Hamilton Scores Live The Hamilton Scores on RTÉ lyric fm have become a regular weekend fixture to many over the last 21 years. Join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a special live event celebrating the best classical scores.
- Schubertreise XXXIII
Arts and cultureSchubertreise XXXIII For this thirty-third Schubertreise programme Michel Stas and Conor Biggs explore songs written in the years 1821-1823.
- NSO: Mahler
Arts and cultureNSO: Mahler The 2024-2025 Season ends with a monumental work, the ‘ferocious outburst of fiendish laughter at the futility of everything’ (Deryck Cooke) that is Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.
- Quincy Jones: A Celebration
Arts and cultureQuincy 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
Arts and cultureÓrán 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
Family funCruinniú 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
The 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.
