What’s on November – December 2026
— This Way to Christmas
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Fáilte Fáilte chuig ár dTreoir Imeachtaí do mhí na Samhna agus mhí na Nollag, ina bhfuil rogha den scoth de léirithe. Ina measc tá ceolchoirm ghála speisialta do Sharon Shannon, buaiteoir Ghradam Saoil NCH i mbliana, Dé Domhnaigh an 29 Samhain le Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy agus aíonna eile. Leanann séasúr NSOI ar aghaidh le buaicphointí ar nós War Requiem le Britten, Dé hAoine an 27 Samhain. Beidh Arvo Pärt at 90 le Cór Aireagail Fhiolarmónach na hEastóine mar chuid dár sraith speisialta ECM Dé Domhnaigh an 1 Samhain. Beidh réimse breá siamsaíochta féile ann i mí na Nollag. Beidh This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman ar siúl ón Aoine an 18 go dtí an Domhnach an 20 Nollaig, agus beidh neart eile ar siúl chomh maith. Táimid ag tnúth go mór le fáilte a chur romhat chuig réimse leathan léirithe den scoth sna míonna amach romhainn.
Welcome Welcome to our What’s On Guide for November-December which features a superb selection of performances. These include a special gala concert for this year’s NCH Lifetime Achievement Award winner Sharon Shannon on Sunday 29 November with guests Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy and more. Our NSOI season continues with highlights including Britten’s War requiem on Friday 27 November and our special ECM series features Arvo Pärt at 90 with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Sunday 1 November. December boasts a fine array of festive fare including the ever-popular This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December and lots more. We look forward to welcoming you to lots of outstanding performances over the coming months.
Nigel Flegg CEO Patron Catherine Connolly President of Ireland Board of Directors Peter McKenna Chair Claire Callanan | Edel Creely | Clíona Doris | Paul Horan | Hilary Hough Harry Martin | Niamh Murray | Michelle O’Sullivan
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November
ECM 2026: Anna Gourari Trio Sunday 1 November 3pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Anna Gourari piano Yamei Yu violin Tatjana Vassiljeva cello Programme includes Schumann, Tigran Mansurian & Schumann. Tickets €25
ECM 2026: Rolf Lislevand Sunday 1 November 6pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Rolf Lislevand lute and Baroque guitar Tickets €25
NSOI: Schools Concerts: The Magical Harp of the Dagda (World Premiere) Tue. 3 Nov. 10.30am & 12.30pm Main Stage A story based on Irish myth with music by Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy Karen Ní Bhroin conductor Aoife Ní Bhriain composer and fiddle Cormac McCarthy composer and piano Mick O’Brien uilleann pipes, whistle and Irish flute Aisling Lyons Irish harp Aindrias de Staic storyteller (12.30 performance is in Irish) Tickets €10 / Teachers go free
Claire Martin & Laurie Cottler Jazz Masterclass Tuesday 3 November 1pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Observer Tickets €8, Students €5
ECM 2026: Savina Yannatou & Arcanum Tuesday 3 November 8pm Main Stage Tickets €15, €25, €35
ECM 2026: Arvo Pärt at 90 Sunday 1 November 8pm Main Stage Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Tõnu Kaljuste conductor Kadri Traksmann organ Programme includes Berliner Messe: Kyrie, Gloria, Nunc dimittis, Magnificat, Littlemore Tractus and Vater unser. Tickets €15, €28.50, €36, €44, €55
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Metronome: NCH and Homebeat - Gigi Masin Thursday 5 November 8.30pm The Studio Tickets €25
Blue Moon Friday 6 November 1.05pm John Field Room Jim Doherty and his trio with singer Honor Heffernan. Tickets €22
November
DIPC 2026 Young Pianists Programme Showcase Recital Monday 9 November 6.30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Tickets €10
NSOI: Bomsori plays Korngold’s Violin Concerto
International Orchestras & Recitals: Camerata Ireland & Barry Douglas Play Beethoven
Friday 6 November 7.30pm Main Stage
Tuesday 10 November 8pm Main Stage
Alexander Shelley conductor Bomsori violin Programme includes Dukas, Korngold & R. Strauss.
Camerata Ireland / Barry Douglas piano/conductor Programme includes Coriolan Overture, Piano Concerto No. 1 and Piano Concerto No. 5 ‘Emperor’.
Tickets €15, €26.50, €34, €39, €45
ECM 2026: Vijay Iyer – Solo Piano Saturday 7 November 8pm Main Stage
Tickets €15, €25, €30, €35, €39
Modern Lovers: Anna von Hausswolff
Tickets €15, €29.50, €45
Wednesday 11 November 8pm Main Stage
Chamber Music Series: Pirosmani Quartet – Tenderness and Turmoil
Tickets €30
Sunday 8 November 3pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Tickets €17.50
Sea Of Change Choir Sunday 8 November 8pm Main Stage Tickets €30, €40, €45
Perspectives Council: Pekka Kuusisto & Gabriel Kahane Sunday 8 November 8.30pm The Studio Tickets €25
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Bring Along A Baby Thursday 12 November 10.30am & 12.30pm John Field Room Adults €13 Babies go free!
RTÉ CO Presents: Mari Samuelsen: Philip Glass & John Williams Thursday 12 November 8pm Main Stage Patrik Ringborg conductor Mari Samuelsen violin Tickets €15, €28.50, €42.50
November
Veronica Dunne Bursary for Young Irish Singers Friday 13 November 10am – 1.30pm & 2.30pm - 6pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Observer Tickets €15
Seasons of Sinatra – Winter with Seán Hession Friday 13 November 1.05pm John Field Room Tickets €23
NSOI: Daniel Müller - Schott plays Elgar’s Cello Concerto Friday 13 November 7.30pm Main Stage Anna Rakitina conductor Daniel Müller-Schott cello Programme includes Jessie Montgomery, Elgar, Sibelius & Grieg. Tickets €15, €25, €30, €35, €39
Crash Ensemble and NCH presents: Ae Mak X Crash Ensemble Friday 13 November 8pm The Studio Tickets €22
Disco Tots Saturday 14 November 10.30am & 12pm – The Studio Tickets Child €10, Adult €12, Family €37. Under 1s go free
Veronica Dunne Bursary for Young Irish Singers (Final)
Perspectives: Coltrane 100 – Both Directions At Once Saturday 14 November 7.30pm Main Stage Joe Lovano saxophone Melissa Aldana saxophone Nduduzo Makhathini piano Linda May Han Oh bass Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts drummer Tickets €15, €45, €54, €60
Paul Brady Sunday 15 November 8pm Main Stage Tickets €35, €42.50, €50
Tea Dance Tunes Dementia Friendly Concert Monday 16 November 1pm John Field Room Tickets €4 On Sale 10am Tuesday 13 October.
Drawing from the Well: RTÉ 100 Years of Radio Tuesday 17 November 7.30pm Main Stage
Saturday 14 November 7pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Fiachna Ó Mongáin, Paddy Glackin and more.
Tickets €15
Tickets €25, €30, €35
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November
Special Schools Sing-Along with The Echo Band Wednesday 18 November 11am John Field Room Free but ticketed event. On Sale 10am Wed 7 October.
Chamber Music Series: Gealán Quartet – Prayers and Truths Sunday 22 November 3pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Tickets €17.50
UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert Wednesday 18 November 8pm Main Stage Matthias Clark leader Ciarán Crilly conductor Muireann Ní Dhubhghaill associate conductor Stanislaus O’Beirne piano Programme includes Shostakovich & Rachmaninoff. Tickets €12, €16, €20
Soundscapes - A Joyful Exploration of Music for Young Neurodivergent Audiences Thursday 19 November 11am John Field Room Free but ticketed event. On sale Thursday 8 October at 10am.
Singalong Songbook Celebrates Andy Williams Friday 20 November 1.05pm John Field Room Tickets €22
Magic of the Musicals Friday 20 November 7.30pm & Saturday 21 November 2.30pm & 7.30pm Main Stage Presented by the Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society. Tickets €30, €40, €45
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Perspectives: Kronos Quartet – Steve Reich at 90 Sunday 22 November 8pm Main Stage Kronos Quartet return with a concert of music by their long-time collaborator, Steve Reich, on his 90th birthday Tickets €35, €40, €45.
Jon Hopkins – accompanied by Maddie Ashman and Leo Abrahams Monday 23 November 8pm Main Stage Tickets €45, €52
International Orchestras & Recitals: Camerata RCO and Matthias Goerne – Winterreise Tuesday 24 November 8pm Main Stage Camerata RCO Matthias Goerne baritone Schubert Winterreise Tickets €15, €25, €30, €35, €39
November
Sing Out! Choir: Christmas Concert Wednesday 25 November 7pm The Studio
Of a Youth who Ran Saturday 28 November 7.30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Friday 27 November 1.05pm John Field Room
Ava Dodd soprano Sarah Richmond mezzo soprano Conor Prendiville tenor Seán Boylan baritone Dearbhla Collins piano Programme includes Massenet, Schumann and Liza Lehmann
Sandra Oman soprano Simon Morgan baritone Leah Walsh mezzo soprano James Connolly baritone.
NCH Landmarks: The Jimmy Cake - Brains
Free but ticketed. On Sale Wednesday 4 November.
A Winter Lunchtime at the Opera
Ticket €22
Tickets €25
Saturday 28 November 8pm Main Stage The Jimmy Cake celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album Brains. Tickets €22, €30, €37.50
NSOI: Britten’s War Requiem Friday 27 November 7.30pm Main Stage Anja Bihlmaier conductor Ailish Tynan soprano Laurence Kilsby tenor Joshua Hopkins baritone National Symphony Orchestra Ireland National Symphony Chorus Ireland David Young chorus director RTÉ Concert Orchestra Choristers of St Patrick’s Cathedral Stuart Nicholson Master of the Music Britten War Requiem Tickets €15, €27.50, €35, €42.50, €49
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NCH Lifetime Achievement Award: Sharon Shannon Sunday 29 November 8pm Main Stage With Garry, Majella, Killian and Mary Shannon, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy, Carlos Núñez, Susan O’Neill, the Sharon Shannon Band. John Kelly host. Ticket €35, €45, €55
December
Jingle All the Way
Swing Into Christmas!
Monday 30 November 7.30pm Main Stage
Friday 4 December 1.05pm John Field Room
Rathfarnham Concert Band Society including Junior Band and Jazz Band Vincent Kennedy musical director, Conor O’Riordan & Richard Treston conductors plus special guests
Stella Bass vocals Yann O’Brien piano Nev Lloyd double bass Steve Hogan drums Tickets €22
Tickets €30
Music in the Classroom with NSOI: Leaving Certificate Tue 1 Dec 10.30am & 12.30pm Main Stage Jessie Grimes presenter and NCH Discover Artist-in-Residence Tickets €10 Student. Accompanying teachers go free.
Gold & Silver Days Wednesday 2 December 8pm Main Stage Phil Coulter takes the audience through some of the highlights of his glittering 60-year career. Tickets €35, €38, €45
Sunday Miscellany Celebrates Christmas with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Thursday 3 December 8pm Main Stage Gavin Maloney conductor Paul Howard, John Toal, Neil Hegarty, Olivia O’Leary & Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha contributors Tickets €15, €28.50, €42.50
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NSOI: Nobuyuki Tsujii plays Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Friday 4 December 7.30pm Main Stage Alexander Shelley conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii piano Programme includes Chopin, Wagner & Bernstein. Tickets €15, €27.50, €35, €42.50, €49
NSOI: Symphony Shorts Discover Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Saturday 5 December 12.30pm Main Stage Alexander Shelley conductor Jessie Grimes presenter and NCH Discover Artist-inResidence Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Tickets Child €15, Adults €20, Family €65
December
NCH Landmarks: Mundy – Jelly Legs & 24 Star Hotel
The Wonder of Christmas: The Palestrina Choir
Saturday 5 December 8pm Main Stage
Thursday 10 December 8pm Main Stage
Mundy celebrates two defining albums: Jelly Legs and 24 Star Hotel.
The Palestrina Choir Dublin Brass Alekandr Nisse organ Niall Kinsella piano Blánaid Murphy conductor
Tickets: €22, €30, €37.50
Chamber Music Series: Ficino Quartet – The Lyric Tour Sunday 6 December 3pm Kevin Barry Recital Room Tickets €17.50
A Christmas Celebration Sunday 6 December 7pm Main Stage Dublin County Choir
Tickets €28, €32, €35
Christmas with New Dublin Voices Friday 11 December 1.05pm John Field Room New Dublin Voices Bernie Sherlock conductor Tickets €25
NSOI: Hook in Concert
Tickets €30, €38
Friday 11 December 7.30pm Main Stage
Handel’s Messiah
Ben Palmer conductor
Monday 7, Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 December 8pm Main Stage
Tickets €15 (restricted view), €36.50, €46.50, €55
Our Lady’s Choral Society Klaartje Van Veldhoven soprano Sharon Carty alto Richard Resch tenor Padraic Rowan bass RTÉ Concert Orchestra Proinnsias O Duinn conductor Messiah GF Handel Tickets €25, €35, €40
NSOI Christmas Lunchtime Tuesday 8 December 1.05pm Main Stage
ECM 2026: Sir András Schiff - The Art of Fugue Saturday 12 December 8pm Main Stage
Christopher Bell conductor
Sir András Schiff piano Bach The Art of Fugue
Tickets €25
Tickets €15, €28.50, €36, €44, €55
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December
The Goethe Choir Christmas Special Wednesday 16 December 8pm – Main Stage Aimee Kearney soprano Eilís Dexter alto David Leigh organ Goethe Choir and Orchestra John Dexter director Tickets €20, €25, €30, €35
International Orchestras & Recitals: Joyce DiDonato, Kings Return & Craig Terry: Kings ReJoyce! Sunday 13 December 8pm Main Stage Joyce DiDonato mezzo-soprano Craig Terry piano Kings Return Tickets €15, €35, €47.50, €59, €75
Christmas at the Movies Monday 14 December 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage Toby Purser conductor New Dublin Voices Dublin Concert Orchestra Tickets €32, €43, €49, €52
Candlelit Carols Tuesday 15 December 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage Michael Bawtree conductor Dublin Concert Orchestra New Dublin Voices Bernie Sherlock chorus director Harriet Eyley soprano Tickets €32, €43, €49, €52
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NSOI: Christmas Gala with Claudia Boyle Thursday 17 December 3pm & 7.30pm – Main Stage Jérôme Kuhn conductor Claudia Boyle soprano Tickets €15, €27.50, €35, €42.50, €49
This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman Friday 18 December 3.30pm & 6pm, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 December 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm & 6pm Tickets Child €23, Adult €30, Family €95 Please note 10.30am on Saturday is a relaxed performance / 1pm performance is with ISL
December
The Great Christmas Concert 2026
Four Seasons by Candlelight
Monday 21 December 8pm Main Stage
Tuesday 29 December 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage
The Lassus Scholars Piccolo Lasso The Orlando Chamber Orchestra Ite O’Donovan conductor
Harriet Eyley soprano David Blackadder trumpet David Juritz violin Programme includes Handel, Purcell & Vivaldi.
Tickets €20, €25, €30, €35, €40
Tickets €31, €41, €48, €50
Be the Light: Remembering Dolores Keane Wednesday 30 December 8pm – Main Stage
A Christmas Celebration with Cór na nÓg and Cór Linn Tuesday 22 December 7pm Main Stage
Join the Keane family for an unforgettable evening celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Irish music legend, Dolores Keane. Tickets €35, €40, €45
RTÉ Concert Orchestra presents The Soul of New York on New Year’s Eve
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Christopher Bell conductor Cór na nÓg (Mary Amond O’Brien choral director) Cór Linn (Ciarán Kelly choral director)
Thursday 31 December 10pm Main Stage
Tickets €15, €25, €30, €35
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Simply Sinatra: In the Mood for Christmas Monday 28 December 3pm & 8pm – Main Stage Dublin Concert Orchestra Matt Roberts conductor Katie Birtill, Matt Ford vocalists Tickets €29, €43, €48, €51
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Guy Barker conductor Tickets €34.50, €40, €50, €60, €69.50
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Upcoming Main Stage Highlights NSOI: New Year’s Day Gala Fri. 1 Jan.—3.30pm Reeling in the Show Band Years Sunday 10 Jan.—8pm NSOI: John O’Conor at 80 plays Beethoven Fri. 15 Jan.—7.30pm Perspectives: Punch Brothers Saturday 16 Jan.—8pm NSOI: Sophia Liu plays Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Fri. 22 Jan.—7.30pm NSOI: Benjamin Grosvenor plays Beethoven Fri. 29 Jan.— 7.30pm Countess Luann De Lesseps – The Love Tour Tue. 2 Feb.—8pm Music in the Classroom with NSOI: Junior Cycle Tue. 9 Feb.—10.30am & 12.30pm International Orchestras & Recitals: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra & Pekka Kuusisto play Sibelius Wed. 17 Feb.—8pm NSOI: Alexander Shelley Conducts Beethoven & Adams Fri. 26 Feb.—7.30pm NSOI: Symphony Shorts: Beethoven Eroica Symphony Sat. 27 Feb.—12.30pm Perspectives: TRANSLINEAR LIGHT The Music of Alice Coltrane Thurs. 4 Mar.—8pm NSOI: Sunwook Kim plays Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 Fri. 5 Mar.—7.30pm NSOI: Pablo Ferrández plays Schumann Fri. 12 Mar.—7.30pm NCH presents This Story So Far Tue. 16 Mar.—8pm The Kilfenora Céilí Band and Guests Wed. 17 Mar.—8pm NSOI: Marie-Ange Nguci plays Mozart Fri. 19 Mar.—7.30pm NSOI: Music for Good Friday – Bach’s St. Matthew Passion Fri. 26 Mar.—3.30pm Perspectives: Perfume Genius & Kate Wallich – The Lesson Sat. 27 Mar. —8pm Donate Today To bring moments of joy to children’s classrooms, hospital wards, nursing homes and mental health care facilities nationwidescan here National Concert Hall Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin’s Dublin, D02 N527 Email info@nch.ie Box Office +353 1 417 0000