At National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
The NCH Chamber Music Series is one of Dublin’s longest-running classical music programmes. Featuring string quartets, piano trios, wind ensembles, and solo recitals, it showcases both established Irish musicians and visiting international artists.
Lunchtime concerts at 1:05pm offer an hour of high-quality chamber music in the middle of the working day. Evening concerts run longer and often feature more substantial programmes. The repertoire ranges from Baroque to contemporary, with Irish premieres a regular feature.
The John Field Room’s acoustics are ideally suited to chamber music. You hear every nuance, every breath between phrases.
Lunchtime concerts are typically one hour, no interval
Evening concerts may include an interval
Tickets are very affordable compared to main auditorium events
Arrive early for the best seats - the John Field Room fills up
The NCH is on Earlsfort Terrace, a short walk from St Stephen’s Green. The Luas Green Line stops at St Stephen’s Green, and multiple Dublin Bus routes serve the area.
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