Events and Tickets
Friends Events
Friends Events
We offer our NCH Friends an exclusive programme of social, music and cultural events throughout the year. Bookings can be made through our dedicated Friends office. Please contact the Friends office on 01 408 6777 or email friends@nch.ie
Monthly Coffee Mornings
On the first Wednesday of each month, Friends are invited to the Iveagh Room of the Terrace Café to meet with fellow Friends. This is an opportunity to meet and chat, and find out about upcoming Friends and NCH activities.
Coming up:
- Wednesday 4 March, 11am - 12pm
- Wednesday 1 April, 11am - 12pm
- Wednesday 6 May 11am - 12pm
- Wednesday 2 June 11am -12pm
- Wednesday 1 July, 11am - 12pm
- Wednesday 5 August 11am -12pm
*No booking required. Purchase the beverage of your choice.
Pre-Concert Patrons and Season Friends food and wine reception
Wednesday 23 March, 6.30pm (Meet in the Carolan Room of NCH)
Patrons and Season Friends are invited to a pre-concert wine and canape reception ahead of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine concert in the Carolan room of the National Concert Hall.
Complimentary to Patrons and Season Friends
Pre-Amsterdam tour lunch and briefing
Wednesday 15 April, 12.30pm (Meet in the Iveagh Room of NCH)
Friends travelling to Amsterdam in May are invited for a briefing on the trip followed by a light lunch. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the tour and meet fellow Friends who are travelling.
Complimentary to Friends travelling to Amsterdam.
Mozart’s The Magic Flute live screening and dinner at Siam
Thursday 21 April, 4pm (Meet in SIAM restaurant, Dundrum Town Centre)
Join us for Mozart’s celebrated opera The Magic Flute, broadcast live from London Opera House in the comfort of Dundrum cinema. The opera will be preceded by a delicious three-course dinner in Siam with a glass of wine or soft drink.
Friends €90 euro, non-members €110 euro
Friends international trip to Amsterdam
Saturday 9 - Wednesday 13 May
Friends of NCH journey on an international musical adventure as we depart for beautiful Amsterdam in May. Please contact International Cultural Travel on 01 8887840 to book.
Friends visit to West Wicklow Festival in Russborough House with dinner in Tulfarris House prior to concert
Friday 22 May, 3.30pm, (Meet in NCH Foyer, returning at 10.30pm approx.)
Join us for a classical day out in West Wicklow as we attend an evening performance of the Marmen Quartet and Fiachra Garvey. This award-winning quartet will be performing Haydn, Debussy and Franck at an intimate chamber concert in Russborough House. Prior to the concert, enjoy a three- course meal with a glass of wine or soft drink at Tulfarris House with private coach hire for the day.
Friends €155, non-members €180
Tour of Avondale House and Garden and Treetop walk
Thursday 4 June, Avondale Co. Wicklow (Meet in NCH Foyer at 10.15am)
A Friend’s day out to remember as we visit Avondale House and estate in Co. Wicklow. Home of Charles Stewart Parnell, the day consists of a tour of the House to learn its stories and history, lunch in the Avondale Cafe and a leisurely tour of the estate including the option of the gentle climb of the treetop canopy for a unique view of the landscape. The walk is moderate and 1.4 kilometres in length. A private coach will take you to and from the National Concert Hall.
Friends €90 euro, non-members €110 euro