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.
- Russell Watson: The Voice Returns
Arts and cultureRussell Watson: The Voice Returns Russell Watson is the UK’s most prolific classical recording artiste ever! In concert at the National Concert Hall, Dublin in Sunday 31 May 2026.
- RTÉ CO Present: Marilyn Monroe 100
Arts and cultureRTÉ CO Present: Marilyn Monroe 100 The RTÉ Concert Orchestra celebrates the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, under the baton of Stephen Bell, joined by singer Katie Birtill.
- NSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Kidjo
Arts and cultureNSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Kidjo National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s two-concert focus on Philip Glass begins with the composer’s most authoritative interpreter, conductor Dennis Russell Davies, and dynamic, charismatic force of nature with a show-stopping voice, Angélique Kidjo.
- NSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Namekawa
Arts and cultureNSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Namekawa Two of Philip Glass’s most distinguished champions – conductor Dennis Russell Davies and pianist Maki Namekawa in concert at the National Concert Hall on Saturday 6 June 2026.
- Keb' Mo'
Arts and cultureKeb' Mo' Singular Artists present award winning American blues singer Keb' Mo' live at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on Monday 8 June 2026.
- Bring Along a Baby
Family funBring Along a Baby Bring Along a Baby is an informal, relaxed, accessible chamber music recital of the highest standard, aimed primarily at parents, while babies or very young children sleep, feed and play.
- Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Sir Simon Rattle
Arts and cultureOrchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Sir Simon Rattle Arguably the world’s most famous and dynamic conductor, Sir Simon Rattle reimagines two unique symphonic masterpieces by Berlioz with the internationally renowned period-instrument Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Timothy Ridout.
- NCH Landmarks: Something Happens
Arts and cultureNCH Landmarks: Something Happens In a special NCH Landmarks concert at the National Concert Hall, Something Happens return to the stage to celebrate two albums that played a defining role in their story.
