Le Foyer des Artistes Midsummer Gala Concert

What to Expect

Le Foyer des Artistes - the Derry-based international ensemble of world-class musicians - returns to St Columb’s Hall for its annual midsummer concert. The 2026 programme is themed “Pure Magic” and features the St Columb’s Hall Concerto Award winner Ao Deng performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major on the YAMAHA CFX concert grand piano, returned from London for the occasion. Soprano Eiméar Harper of the Young Singers Collective performs three celebrated Mozart arias. The evening also includes a special contribution from Lisnagelvin Primary School.

Le Foyer des Artistes is a non-profit organisation founded by Darren Hargan, with an annual residency of four concerts at St Columb’s Hall, Derry, attracting musicians from across the world.

Good to Know

• Date: Saturday 13 June 2026 at 7.30pm
• Venue: St Columb’s Hall, 10a Newmarket Street, Derry
• Tickets available via the Le Foyer des Artistes website
• Guests can enjoy a drink at the Balcony Bar before and after the performance
• The midsummer concert is one of four annual concerts in the Le Foyer residency season

Getting There

St Columb’s Hall is located in the Walled City area of Derry, a short walk from Guildhall Square. On-street parking is available nearby, and the venue is within easy walking distance of the city bus stops on Foyle Street.