NCH Season Autumn/Winter 2025

The National Concert Hall, home of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, National Symphony Chorus Ireland, Cór na nÓg and Cór Linn, unveils its classical music Season 2025 (Autumn/Winter) – a bold, vibrant programme celebrating the best in Irish and international music, with major world and Irish premieres, household names and milestone celebrations, from September to December 2025.

Programme highlights include: a 90th birthday celebration of Arvo Pärt with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; a 40th anniversary celebration of National Symphony Chorus Ireland with guests; a 75th Birthday celebration concert for Bill Whelan with NSOI and guests; a Lifetime Achievement Award for Irish composer Jane O’Leary with NSOI and ConTempo Quartet; performances by global superstars Nicola Benedetti (violin) and guests; Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and violinist Tai Murray with Europe's first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra, Chineke! for their 10th anniversary; Hungary’s mighty Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra with UK pianist Paul Lewis; world and Irish premieres by American composers Bryce Dessner and Cindy McTee, Grammy-nominated Anna Clyne, Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen, Sir Stephen Hough, Fedora Prize-winner Michael Gallen, Rhona Clarke, and more; a concert performance of Bizet’s Carmen with NSOI and guests Noah Stewart and Natalie Kutateladze; a ‘Discover’ programme of family concerts led by Artist-in-Residence Jessie Grimes guiding young listeners through orchestral masterpieces, Culture Night events, and live film scores with NSOI including Home Alone and Psycho. 

When to book

• NCH Patrons & Season Friends - Booking Opens Friday 30th May, 6pm
• NCH Friends - Booking Opens Wednesday 4th June, 10am
• General Bookers & Groups - Booking Opens Friday 6th June, 10am

Discount Packages

Multi-Buy Package Options

• 3-5 Concerts - 5% Discount
• 6-10 concerts - 10% Discount
• 11+ Concerts - 15% Discounts
• NCH Friends 11+ Concerts - 20% Discount

Group Discounts

• 10% Discount when purchasing 10-40 tickets
• 20% Discount when purchasing 40+ tickets