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arts · Friday 22 May 2026 · 20:00 
National Concert Hall Spring Summer Season 2026
At National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
At National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
The National Concert Hall Spring Summer 2026 Season brings over 40 concerts to Earlsfort Terrace, placing the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland at the heart of an ambitious programme that spans orchestral classics, world premieres, international soloists and family concerts. The season runs from spring through to summer and features some of the most celebrated performers in classical and contemporary music.
Highlights of the May and June programme include a Festival of Voice concert on Friday 22 May featuring Hatis Noit and Rachael Lavelle, and a performance by celebrated Beninese singer and activist Angelique Kidjo on Friday 5 June. The season includes six Irish premieres by Philip Glass, alongside new works from Irish composers and performances by violinist Maxim Vengerov, pianist Louis Lortie, soprano Celine Byrne and many other distinguished soloists. The NCH’s Discover programme runs alongside the main season, offering family-friendly orchestral concerts designed to introduce younger audiences to classical music.
The NCH itself is one of Dublin’s most beautiful venues, housed in the former Examination Hall at Earlsfort Terrace. With excellent acoustics and a central location, it is the city’s premier classical music destination and a cultural anchor of the Georgian southside.
The National Concert Hall is on Earlsfort Terrace, a five-minute walk from St Stephen’s Green Luas stop on both the Red and Green lines. Multiple Dublin Bus routes stop on Harcourt Street and Earlsfort Terrace. DART passengers can alight at Pearse Station, a 10-minute walk. Limited parking is available nearby.