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Fáilte go dtí ár dTreoir Imeachtaí do Mí na Samhna & Mí na Nollag tar linn agus muid ag ceiliúradh dheireadh 2025 le himeachtaí Nollag don teaghlach iomlán. Beidh ceolfhoirne agus ealaíontóirí ó thíortha eile againn, go leor de thalann na hÉireann, ceoldrámaí seomra, cainteanna suimiúla agus mórán eile.
Welcome to our What’s On Guide for November –December. Which sees us round off 2025 in style with an array of festive treats for all the family, the period also sees visiting international orchestras and artists, a wealth of domestic talent, chamber recitals, thought-provoking talks and much more.
Bring Along A Baby
Sat 1 Nov 10.30am & 12.30pm – John Field Room
Tickets Adults €13 / Babies go free!
Kwaidan with Live Musical Score
Sat 1 Nov 7pm – Main Stage
Matthew Nolan electric guitar / percussion / electronics / Sean Mac Erlaine electronics / reeds / Tomoko Sauvage instrumentarium (water / ceramics / electronics) / Conor Lovett narrator / benshi
Fresh from its world premiere at World Expo 2025 in Japan, four of Lafcadio Hearn’s beloved ghost stories are brought to life with a specially commissioned new live score.
Tickets €22, €28, €34
Schubertreise XXXV
Sun 2 Nov 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room
Conor Biggs bass and Michel Stas piano continue their exploration of the works of Schubert.
Tickets €17.50
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Perspectives: Anouar Brahem Quartet - After the Last Sky
Sun 2 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
Anouar Brahem oud / Anja Lechner cello / Django Bates piano / Mats Eilertsen doublebass
Anouar Brahem performs music from his new album with his international quartet.
Tickets €15, €29.50, €39.50, €47.50
The Lark Unending
Tues 4 Nov 8.30pm – The Studio
The Lark Unending by David Donohoe Performed by David Donohoe (electronics), Susan Geaney (flutes) & David Lacey (percussion) with special guest Dennis McNulty
Tickets €15
NCH Talks: John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour
Thurs 6 Nov 8.30pm – Main Stage
Celebrated journalist John Simpson takes a bold, unflinching look at leadership: why some inspire while others descend into tyranny. And…are all tyrants ‘lunatics’?
Tickets €29.50, €36, €45
Metronome: BY A SKY / Katie Kim
Thurs 6 Nov 8.30pm – The Studio
Tickets €20
More Lunchtime at the Opera!
Fri 7 Nov 1.05pm – John Field Room
A lunchtime celebration of operatic and light opera classics with:
Sandra Oman soprano
Simon Morgan baritone
Clíodhna Regan soprano
Edward Finegan tenor
David Wray piano
Tickets €22
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: André de Ridder conducts Ravel, Dessner and Beethoven
Fri 7 Nov 7.30pm – Main Stage
André de Ridder conductor Anastasia Kobekina cello
Programme features Ravel Dessner and Beethoven
Tickets €15, €25, €29, €34.50, €39
BellX1 with The Theodora Byrne Ensemble
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
The National Concert Hall is very pleased to welcome
Bell X1 back for two acoustic shows, accompanied by Theodora Byrne and a 12-person choir.
Tickets €25, €45, €55
Metronome: Caoimhín
O’Raghallaigh and Seán Mac Erlaine - Album
Launch With Sharon Phelan
Sat 8 Nov 8.30pm – The Studio
Tickets €20
Chamber Music Series: Marmen Quartet
Sun 9 Nov 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room
Programme includes Haydn Sam Perkin Bartók and Beethoven
NCH Presents: Tanita Tikaram
Mon 10 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
Tanita Tikaram of Twist in My Sobriety fame, explores her extraordinary back catalogue and new album LIAR (Love Isn’t a Right) in her first full tour since 2019.
Tickets €28, €37.50, €49
Special Schools Concert
Tues 11 Nov 11am
Soundscapes - A Joyful
From The Quiet Man to The Quiet Girl: A Celebration of Irish Film Music
Sun 16 Nov 3pm – Main Stage
The audience is invited to conduct musical improvisations, using hand gestures and props, sculpting music together as if it’s playdough.
Simon Delaney compére Sarah Lynch Stephen Rennicks Frank Gallagher panelists A celebration and exploration of how Irish music in worldwide film and tv has shaped Ireland’s perception worldwide.
Tickets €25, €35, €44.50
Joan As Policewoman Tues 18 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
The Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society presents the all-time
My Fair Lady for five performances featuring an extensive cast including Karla Tracey as Eliza Dolittle and Garry Mountaine as Professor Higgins who have both performed in London’s West End.
Joan As Police Woman performing key songs from throughout her career alongside new music from her latest album.
Tickets €29.50
Tea Dance Tunes: Dementia-Friendly Concert Thurs 13 Nov 1pm – John Field Room
Tickets €4
Pigalle – The Music of Edith Piaf Fri 14 Nov 1.05pm – John Field Room
Chanteuse Derby Browne performs her personal tribute to ‘The Little Sparrow,’ Edith Piaf.
Tickets €22
Perspectives: A Solo Evening of Music with Chris Thile
Wed 19 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
Grammy award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile performs his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas alongside his signature mix of classical, folk and improvisational brilliance.
Tickets €15, €29.50, €37.50, €45
Perspectives: ØXN & Richard Dawson
Thurs 20 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
A one-off double bill at NCH of folk innovators and friends ØXN and Richard Dawson
Tickets €15, €29.50, €39.50
Seasons of Sinatra
– Winter with Sean Hession
Fri 21 Nov 1.05pm – John Field Room
Seán Hession vocals / Myles
Drennan piano / Dave Fleming double bass / Tom Dunne drums
Leading Sinatra exponent Seán Hession performs a lunchtime concert of beguiling wintertime classics.
Tickets €23
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: Bill Whelan at 75
Fri 21 Nov 7.30pm – Main Stage
Gavin Maloney conductor / Zoë Conway fiddle / Tara Howley uilleann pipes / Séamus Ó Flatharta voice, Irish harp, whistle / Damien Mullane accordion
Programme to include ‘Caraçena’ from The Seville
Suite An Chistin from Carna New work for NSOI, world premiere and Riverdance Symphonic Suite
Tickets €15, €20, €28, €36, €44.50
Sing With Freedom –
Another Mindful Journey for Your Voice
Sat 22 Nov 10am – Kevin Barry Recital Room
Step into a transformative one-day workshop where music meets mindfulness.
Tickets €65
Paul Brady
Sat 22 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
Paul Brady singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists, performs songs from his extensive catalog of 40 years.
Support: Matt McGinn
Tickets €35, €42.50, €50
Chamber Music Series: Solas Quartet
Sun 23 Nov 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room
Programme includes Grazyna Bacewicz Katherine Hunka Marja Gaynor and Shostakovich
Tickets €17.50
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International Orchestras and Recitals: Nicola Benedetti, violin and guests
Sun 23 Nov 7.30pm – Main Stage
Emma Baird violin Phillip Higham cello Plínio Fernandes guitar Samuele Telari accordion
Join world renowned violinist Nicola Benedetti and guests for a unique evening of works by Paganini Debussy Sarasate Bloch and more.
Tickets €15, €28.50, €36, €44, €55
Music In the Classroom: Leaving Certificate
Tues 25 Nov 10.30am & 12.30pm – Main Stage
Jessie Grimes (NCH Artistin-Residence) & National Symphony Orchestra Ireland present extracts from Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
Tickets €10 student.
Accompanying teachers go free.
Sing Out! Choir Christmas Concert
Tues 25 Nov 7pm – The Studio Free but ticketed.
NCH Presents Tony Ann
Tues 25 Nov 8pm – Main Stage
Renowned solo pianist Tony Ann celebrated for his innovative fusion of contemporary and classical styles, makes his Irish debut.
Tickets €15, €22, €27, €32
True Love: Bing & Rosie
Fri 28 Nov 1.05pm – John Field Room
Alan Carney piano/singer Evelyn Grant narrator / Linda Kenny singer / Damian Smith singer celebrate the magic of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney
Tickets €20
National Symphony Chorus Ireland: 40th Anniversary Celebration with NSOI
Fri 28 Nov 7.30pm – Main Stage
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland / National Symphony Chorus Ireland / Gerhard Markson conductor / David Young chorus director
Ailish Tynan soprano / Anna Stéphany mezzo-soprano Sunnyboy Dladla tenor James Atkinson baritone Programme includes Wagner Schubert Brahms and Bruckner
Tickets €15, €27.50, €35, €42.50, €49
Family Concert: Christmas Concert with the Echo Band
Sat 29 Nov 11am & 12.30pm –The Studio
Get into the holiday spirit with The Echo Band’s festive and fun-filled Christmas concert
Tickets Child €10 Adult €12
Family €37 / Under 3s go free
International Orchestras and Recitals: Concerto
Budapest Symphony Orchestra with András
Keller and Paul Lewis
Sat 29 Nov 7.30pm – Main Stage
One of Europe’s leading orchestras returns with renowned pianist Paul Lewis for a programme of works by Beethoven Tchaikovsky and Liszt
Tickets €15, €28.50, €36, €44, €55
NCH Talks: Fintan
O’Toole & Sam McBride –For and Against a United
Ireland
Sun 30 Nov 7pm – Main Stage
Chaired by Sarah Carey two well-known and respected journalists - Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride - discuss the arguments for and against Irish unification.
Tickets €20
45th Anniversary Concert - Rathfarnham Concert Band Society
Mon 1 Dec 7.30pm – Main Stage
Rathfarnham Concert Band Society Including our Junior Band and Jazz Band Vincent Kennedy musical director / Conor O’Riordan and Richard Treston conductors. With special guests
Tickets €25
Sunday Miscellany
Celebrates Christmas with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Thurs 2 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
Gavin Maloney conductor
Sunday Miscellany returns with special guests including Joseph O’Connor John Toal and Paul Muldoon
Tickets €34.50, €40, €50, €60, €69.50
J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Wed 3 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
The Guinness Choir Orchestra
Kelli Ann Masterson soprano Leanne Fitzgerald alto Christopher B. Fischer tenor Eoghan Desmond bass Ciarán Kelly director
Start your Christmas season with Bach’s wonderful Christmas Oratorio.
Tickets €25, €35, €40, €45On Sale 1 October
Magnificat A Special
Goethe Choir Christmas
Thurs 4 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
Aisling Kenny and Éadaoin Hassett sopranos / Francesco Giusti countertenor / Christopher Bowen and Patrick McGinley tenors
Michael McCartan bass
Goethe Choir / St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir with Blánaid Murphy director
Goethe Chamber Orchestra with David Leigh organ and John Dexter director
Programme includes Monteverdi Tippett and Bach plus Carols
Tickets €25
Tea Dance Tunes
Dementia Friendly Concert
Fri 5 Dec 12pm – John Field Room
Tickets €4 - On Sale 13 November
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: Mozart and Bruckner with Anja Bihlmaier
Fri 5 Dec 7.30pm – Main Stage
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland / Anja Bihlmaier conductor / Boris Giltburg piano
Anja Bihlmaier brings her illuminating insights into the music of Mozart and Bruckner for an evening of grand drama and immense emotions with compelling piano from Boris Giltburg
Baby Rave
Tickets €35, €38, €45 December
Tickets €15, €25, €29, €34.50, €39
December
Sat 6 Dec 10.30am & 12pm
Child €10 Adult €12 / Family €37
Under 1s go free - On Sale 10 October
Jingle All the Way
Presented by Georgie Crawford
Sat 6 Dec 7pm – Main Stage
Georgie Crawford’s new show features uplifting talks, live Christmas music, comedy and some very special surprise guests.
Tickets €46.50
Chamber Music Series Ficino Quartet
Sunday 7 Dec 3pm – Kevin Barry Recital Room
Programme features Shostakovich Caroline Shaw Siobhan Cleary and Beethoven
Tickets €17.50
A Christmas Celebration
Sunday 7 Dec 7pm – Main Stage
Niamh Murray soprano
John Dexter conductor
Dublin County Choir / David Leigh Organ / County Kildare Orchestra / Junior Park
Singers / Celine Kelly piano
Billie Barry Stage School
Tickets €28, €33
Tranquility By Candlelight
Mon 8 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
More than 40 years after the release of his album Tranquility
Phil Coulter brings a new and updated production to the NCH.
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: Christmas Lunchtime
Tues 9 Dec 1.05pm – Main Stage
Christopher Bell conductor
Programme includes a veritable cracker full of musical Yuletide treats.
Tickets €20
International Orchestras & Recitals: Arvo Part at 90: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Tues 9 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber
Choir / Tõnu Kaljuste conductor / Kadri Toomoja organ
Selections from the luminous Berliner Messe and mesmerising Kanon Pokajanen are interspersed with some of Pärt’s most beguiling and beautiful miniatures.
Tickets €15, €28.50, €36, €44, €55
Handel’s Messiah
Wed 10 and Thurs 11 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
Our Lady’s Choral Society and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra with Proinnsias O Duinn and world class soloists present Handel’s Messiah
Tickets €25, €33, €38
Christmas with New Dublin Voices
Fri 12 Dec 1.05pm – John Field Room
New Dublin Voices / Bernie Sherlock conductor. Programme to include Christmas choral classics to enjoy.
Tickets €25
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: Tchaikovsky, Florence Price and Sofia Gubaidulina
Fri 12 Dec 7.30pm – Main Stage
Patrik Ringborg conductor Michelle Cann piano Programme includes Sofia Gubaidulina Florence Price and Tchaikovsky
Tickets €15, €26.50, €33, €39, €45
Family Concert:
Symphony ShortsDiscover The Nutcracker
Saturday 13 Dec 12.30pm –Main Stage
National Symphony Orchestra
Ireland Patrik Ringborg conductor / Jessie Grimes presenter With NCH Artist-in-Residence
Jessie Grimes and NSOI.
Tickets Child €15 Adult €20 Family €65
The Joy of Christmas: The Palestrina Choir
Sat 13 Dec 8pm – Main Stage
Celebrate the joy of Christmas in spectacular style with The Palestrina Choir and special guests The Continuettes and Dublin Brass
Tickets €28, €32, €35
Candlelit Carols
Sun 14 Dec 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage
Michael Bawtree conductor
New Dublin Voices choir Programme includes Cullen Handel Bach plus Carols for all.
Tickets €31, €41, €48, €50
Christmas at the Movies
Mon 15 Dec 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage
Toby Purser conductor Dublin Chamber Choir Dublin Concert Orchestra Music from your favourite festive films.
Tickets €31, €41, €48, €50
The Great Christmas Concert 2025 Tues 16 Dec 8pm – Main Stage The Lassus Scholars Piccolo Lasso / The Orlando Chamber Orchestra with leader Gillian Williams / Ite O’Donovan conductor / plus special guest soloists
Tickets €20, €25, €30, €35, €40
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland: Home Alone in Concert
Wed 17 Dec 8pm, Thurs 18 Dec 4pm & 8pm – Main Stage
Ernst van Tiel conductor Cór
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