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 |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/nationalconcerthall?ref=sgm |
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
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
August
Allen Toussaint - Tuesday 3rd August @ 8pm
The New Orleans musician, producer and songwriter has worked with The Neville Brothers, The Meters, Lee Dorsey and Elvis Costello. His best known composition Southern Nights became a world wide hit for Glen Campbell. Bonnie Raitt, Robert Palmer, Irma Thomas and Herb Alpert are among the acts that have had success with his songs. 
The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Summer Tour - Thursday 5th August @ 8pm
The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland stop off at the National Concert Hall as part of their Summer Tour with renowned conductor Diego Masson and mezzo-soprano Jane Irwin performing Webern, Berg and Mahler
RTÉ CO: Broadway's Great Romantics - Friday 06th August @ 8pm
Singer and actor Julian Ovenden celebrates Broadway's Great Romantics, with numbers like Almost Like Being In Love, If Ever I Would Leave You, Luck Be A Lady and more, all accompanied by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under John Wilson
My Fair Lady - Friday 13th August @ 8pm
A concert performance of the greatest musicals featuring Anthony Andrews, Annalene Beechey & Julian Ovenden who will join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under the baton of musical theatre expert John Wilson. Saturday performance also
Arlo Guthrie in Concert - Monday 16th August @ 8pm Arlo Guthrie is the son of the great American music icon Woody Guthrie. Arlo's debut album Alice's Restaurant released in 1967 became an instant success. The title track is an epic masterpiece lasting 18 minutes and 34 seconds. For over 40 years Arlo Guthrie has remained a big concert act playing sold out shows all over the world.His shows are a combination of great songs and humorous dialogue.
Lots more taking place click here for details
RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concerts
Tuesdays at 1.05pm
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra have a delightful series of summer lunchtime concerts in August. Why not enjoy the concert and your lunch for €15 (sandwich/wrap with tea/coffee). Call a member of the Box Office Team now on 01 417 0000 to book your concert ticket & lunch voucher.
RTÉ Concert Orchestra Friday Evening Concerts
Fridays 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August at 8pm
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra's August evening concerts feature an exciting line-up of guests, among them legendary French film composer Michel Legrand, Anthony Andrews of Brideshead Revisited fame, Riverdance composer Bill Whelan, and West End, Broadway and TV star Julian Ovenden.
