National Concert Hall
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | Box Office: 01-417 0000 |
| Fax: | 01-475 1507 |
| Email: | groups@nch.ie |
Based in Dublin city centre, the National Concert Hall is a ‘must visit’ tourist attraction with both lunchtime and evening concerts taking place. Whatever your musical interest, take in a concert on your visit to Dublin and see the best of Irish and International musicians perform in one of Europe’s leading concert halls.
Our programmes include Classical, Jazz, Opera, Ballet, World, Traditional, Latin and Musicals, together with an extensive range of workshops and talks.
Our Terrace Café caters for private functions, corporate events, early morning breakfast meetings and pre or post concert dinings. Full bar facilities also available.
General Information
| Address: | Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 |
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| Telephone; | Box Office: 01-417 0000 |
| Fax: | 01-475 1507 |
| Email: | groups@nch.ie |
| Website: | http://www.nch.ie |
| Location: | Dublin City Centre, 5 minutes walk from St. Stephen’s Green |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Box Office: Mon-Sat: 10.00-18.00 Sun & BHols: Opens 2 hours before concert |
| Tours: | Please contact the Venue |
| Booking Contact: | Group Bookings Coordinator |
| Manager: | Box Office Manager: Aisling Coyle |
| Average Visit Length: | Duration of Concert |
| Entrance Fees: |
Concert prices vary Group rates depend on specific concert |
| Restaurant: | The Terrace Café has a range of menus for artists, concertgoers, corporate part |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | Yes |
| Coach Parking: | No |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Group Bookings
The National Concert Hall would like to invite you to take advantage of our group booking service. There are a number of attractive benefits for groups and group organisers. We offer a range of discounts for group bookings of 10 or more. Simply contact our Group Bookings Co-ordinator for advice on availability and great discounts. We will also be delighted to advise you on dining, transportation and parking facilities in the area. For more information click here
Schools
The National Concert Hall offers a variety of programmes linked to the Primary and Post Primary music curriculum
1) General Music Workshops:
Here facilitators introduce instruments, rhythms and music to children in a fun and interactive way. Children also receive the opportunity to create their own pieces of music for performance. Resource packs being developed
2) World Music Workshops:
Using musicians from all across the globe, these workshops introduce children to the rich variety of music and culture from around the globe. Resource packs being developed
3) Master Classes:
These provide the opportunity for Leaving Certificate music students, 3rd level students and general music students to learn from some of the best musicians in the world. Musicians touring with orchestras/ensembles who are performing in The National Concert Hall host these master classes
4) Leaving Certificate Workshops:
These workshops are specifically targeted at students who are taking the Leaving Certificate music exam. The workshops allow students the opportunity to see the set works performed by an orchestra. An expert on the works also provides notes and guides to students during these workshops
RTÉ Signature Series 2010
The Signature Series continues in 2010 with a great line-up of performers including Russell Watson, Lesley Garrett and Aled Jones. For more details of performers and information on package deals, please click here or contact The National Concert Hall Box Office on +3531 417 0000
Conference & Incentive
With 450 concerts per year the National Concert Hall has a wide and varied programme with Classical, Jazz, Opera, World, Traditional, Latin and Musicals, together with an extensive programme of workshops and talks. Special Offers for groups can be arranged through our group bookings unit who will be happy to deal with your enquiry on 01-408 6793
St Patrick's Festival at the National Concert Hall
Dónal Lunny: A Celebration of Irish Voices at The National Concert Hall
Curated by Dónal Lunny and featuring Cór Cúl Aodh & Cór Taobh A' Leithéid.
Wednesday 17th March 2010, 8pm
To mark the evening of St. Patrick's Festival, renowned Irish trad folk musician Dónal Lunny will curate and participate in A Celebration of Irish Voices. The evening will feature two of the most important choirs in the country Cór Cúl Aodh and Cór Taobh A' Leithéid along with solo performances by Roisin Elsafty and Eithne Ni Chathain. Expect a colourful and uplifting Irish traditional music experience and an unforgettable night of music and song.
Presented by St. Patrick's Festival in partnership with the Arts Coucil & Raidió na Life.
Tickets are priced between €18 - €35. Tickets can be purchased through the National Concert Hall box office Box Office 01 417 0000 / www.nch.ie
The KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND At The National Concert Hall
With dancer: Michael Donnellan
Tuesday 16th March 2010, 8pm
Recognised as one of the greatest Irish Céilí Bands in the world, the Kilfenora Céilí Band return to the National Concert Hall to set hearts racing and feet tapping with an uplifting session of traditional Irish jigs, reels, polkas and more.The Kilfenora Céilí band will be joined by dancer Michael Donnellan, famed for his lead roles in several touring productions such as Lord of the Dance to the Rhythm of Ireland. The Kilfenora features fiddles, flutes, banjo, and squeezeboxes, with what "Folk Roots" magazine called "one of the tightest rhythm sections in the world". They have consolidated their position as one of the world's greatest and longest running Irish Céilí bands."... today's Kilfenora band has a modern edge about it that makes it instantly appealing ..." Sunday Business Post
Tickets: €25, €30, €35 (€15 Choir Balcony) Tickets can be purchased through the National Concert Hall Box Office 01 417 0000 / www.nch.ie (no booking fees)
Concerts & Events
The National Concert hall has lined up a great schedule for 2010. For a full listing of events, please visit the National Concert Hall events page
National Concert Hall Rising Star 2010 - Tara Erraught
Monday the 1st of March @ 8pm
This year’s National Concert Hall Rising Star Recitalist 2010 is mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear one of Ireland’s brightest stars.Tickets from €15.
Artane School of Music Showcase
Tuesday the 2nd of March @ 8pm
Heinz Sauer & Michael Wollny
Wednesday the 3rd of March @ 8pm
UCD Symphony Orchestra
Thursday the 4th of March @ 8pm
Fergus Sheil, Piano
Friday the 5th of March @ 1.05pm
RTE National Symphony Orchestra
Friday the 5th of March @ 8pm
Co Dublin VEC Festival of Music
Monday the 8th of March @ 7.30pm
Samuel Barber: Echoes of Ireland
Tuesday the 9th of March @ 8pm
A Gala Concert to celebrate the centenary of the birth of American Composer Samuel Barber and his connections with Ireland.
An Evening with Jimmy MacCarthy
Wednesday the 10th of March @ 8pm
Ireland's most celebrated song-writer, Jimmy MacCarthy will perform all his classic hits including Ride On, Katie, As I Leave Behind Neidin, No Frontiers and many more.
Janine Jansen, violin
Thursday the 11th of March @ 8pm
The National Concert Hall is delighted to welcome a new star on the horizon for her debut concert as part of the Irish Times Celebrity Concert Series 2009/2010. Dutch violinist Janine Jansen will perform a programme of Brahms, Bartok, Janacek and Beethoven with pianist Itamar Golan.
Samuel Barber, The piano works
Friday the 12th of March @ 1.05pm
Kudo Drummers
13th & 14th of March @ 8pm
Experience the immense power of the world’s most celebrated Japanese drum ensemble. Kudo return to the National Concert Hall this March with exuberant new performances.
Family Concert
14th of March @ 1pm
Tickets from €10
Concert for Haiti
Presented by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra & The National Concert Hall
'This is part of Ireland's reaction to a catastrophic humanitarian disaster. The musicians of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and soloists are performing music which is an affirmation of the resilience of the human spirit, while empathising with the suffering of our fellow man. Music heals and inspires and hopefully this concert will encourage all to give generously.' Barry Douglas, conductor and piano
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and soloists take to the stage on Monday 22nd March at 8pm in a concert in aid of Haiti with all proceeds of the concert going to Concern. There is also a pre-concert in the foyer of The National Concert Hall at 7.30pm
Tickets are from €15 to €50 and are available at www.nch.ie or from The National Concert Hall Box Office on 01 417 0000.
