The Music of Bridgerton at Newbridge House

What to Expect

The Avoca String Quartet perform an open-air Regency-themed concert in the Walled Garden at Newbridge House & Farm, reimagining modern pop songs, including tracks by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Coldplay, as lush classical string arrangements. It’s built around the Bridgerton aesthetic that’s become popular for this kind of crossover concert, pairing a period setting with an evening of recognisable contemporary hits played on strings rather than the originals.

Newbridge House’s Walled Garden has become one of the go-to outdoor concert spots in Fingal over the last couple of summers, and this show fits into that same picnic-concert format: no seating provided, no amplified full band, just a quartet in a beautiful walled setting as the evening light fades. It suits couples looking for a low-key date night as much as groups of friends wanting a relaxed outdoor evening that isn’t a full-scale gig.

The wider Newbridge House estate, including the Georgian house itself and the traditional farm, is open during the day, so arriving a little earlier than the 6:00pm gate time gives the option of exploring the grounds before settling in for the concert. It’s one of several themed string and classical crossover shows the venue has hosted through the summer season, aimed at pairing recognisable modern music with a period setting.

Good to Know

• Sunday 9 August 2026, gates open 6:00pm, performance starts 6:30pm
• Walled Garden, Newbridge House & Farm, Donabate
• Performed by the Avoca String Quartet
• Bring a picnic, blanket and low-backed chairs; the garden is grass, not seated
• Book through the Newbridge House & Farm website
• Part of Newbridge House’s summer outdoor concert series in the Walled Garden

Getting There

Newbridge House & Farm is on Hearse Road in Donabate, north County Dublin, close to Donabate DART and rail station, from which it’s a short taxi or walk. It’s also on regular Dublin Bus routes from the city and Swords, and there is on-site parking at the estate for anyone driving.