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.
- Introduction to West African Percussion
Family funIntroduction to West African Percussion Big Bang Festival of Rhythm present an Introduction to West African Percussion, a workshop at National Concert Hall, Dublin this August.
- In Conversation with Famoudou Konaté, the King of Djembe
Arts and cultureIn Conversation with Famoudou Konaté, the King of Djembe Dublin’s longest running intercultural festival, the Big Bang Festival of Rhythm (established 1994) presents a unique opportunity to meet the West African drumming legend Famoudou Konaté, in person.
- Bodhran Workshop with Junior Davey
Family funBodhran Workshop with Junior Davey Big Bang Festival of Rhythm present a Bodhran Workshop with Junior Davey at National Concert Hall, Dublin this August.
- An Introduction to Samba Reggae
Family funAn Introduction to Samba Reggae Masambe and Big Bang Festival of Rhythm present An Introduction to Samba Reggae at National Concert Hall, Dublin this August.
- Esker Festival Orchestra: 'Transfigurations' Orchestral Masterworks
Arts and cultureEsker Festival Orchestra: 'Transfigurations' Orchestral Masterworks Esker Festival Orchestra will perform 'Transfigurations' orchestral masterworks in the National Concert Hall, Dublin this August.
- Intermediate/Advanced Djembe & Dundun with Billy Konaté
Family funIntermediate/Advanced Djembe & Dundun with Billy Konaté Big Bang Festival of Rhythm present Intermediate/ Advanced Djembe and Dundun with Billy Konaté, a workshop at National Concert Hall, Dublin this August.
- Summer Lunchtime with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Arts and cultureSummer Lunchtime with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra The RTÉ Concert Orchestra are joined by Hannah Miller (Principal Horn with the Irish National Opera) for Anne Dudley’s Horn Concerto, Concitato.
- Another Lunchtime at the Opera
Family funAnother Lunchtime at the Opera Welcome to a lunchtime celebration of opera!!! An operatic gala which includes well-loved arias, duets, and ensembles from La Traviata, La Bohème, Carmen, Don Giovanni, L’Elisir d’Amore, The Tales of Hoffman, Così Fan Tutte, and The Merry Widow.
