national concert hall Review

Wonderful choir, and the soloists and orchestra were excellent.

Warm beer and empty hand towel dispenser in the toilet. Guess the general manager was off duty this time

The acoustics are perfect, comfortable seating, lovely building. Staff very helpful. I always enjoy my night there. Get there early and parking just outside.

Lovely afternoon of music by youth orchestra from around the country. Venue is magnificent

Great venue with proper acoustics. Could do with a new coat of paint in the main auditorium.

I always love going to the national concert hall. The building is unpretentious, the staff always most helpful. The overall feeling is one of seeming to be at a friend's place. Newer more modern buildings lose that atmosphere, effecting the interaction of patrons.
A crib at Christmas would have been nice. Even in this world of political correctness, while many of us don't practise our religion, none the less we practically all celebrate Christmas for what it actually is! Happy Christmas !

Great place for music lovers. There is a bar as well to have a snack or drink before concert. Car park around building.

A classical building, great acoustics, stunning architecture, pure opulence.

Good night out at the national services charity concert

Wonderful for a relaxing time listening to lovely music in a lovely place.

Excellent. Saw Christ Moore, no pints allowed during concert ..

A great venue and the concert orchestra are a treat to hear.

The programming is diverse here from traditional classical fare and visiting virtuoso's to very accessible popular culture events. There are fairly frequently film soundtracks on the menu, which I must admit is my primary interest- lord of the rings, john Williams and collections of blockbuster film music. Upcoming is a Casablanca screening with a live orchestra.

I'm a fan of sitting in the choir balcony you can really see what all the musicians are doing, particularly the percussion section-so often heard and not seen!

The National Concert Hall is magnificent, along with the events hosted there. The big problem is the website as regards booking tickets. I have just thrown away a Sunday morning in the futile attempt to book 2 seats for the Sunday Miscellany concert on Dec 4th. I have given up in frustration. The booking mode is blocked on the "Gift" confirmation section and it's impossible to reach the end of the transaction. This is not the first time I have had a similar problem with this site and it is so annoying as I don't live in Ireland and cannot just "pop in". There goes a lovely Christmas present for a family member. Geraldine McC.

Staff are great. Seat are good. Always a lovely atmosphere.

Tea times tune. Excellent afyernoon out for dementia residents. Thanks.

Amazing place! Every time I come here is fabulous. All the concerts are stunning and unique and the only way to feel it best is to come and enjoy this experience! Love it

Big venue for Christmas parties but good can be better

Easily the best venue in the city. Very comfortable, great view of the stage, excellent acoustics, and a very friendly staff.

An evening with the Dublin Orchestra and the work of John Williams... What can I say... It was stunning.

Amazing young people, performing at amazingly high levels of execution, a wide variety of wonderful music. ALL are winners.

Always a joy to attend a concert in the national concert hall. This time was no exception the carols were beautiful sung by carlow choir and the pecilo childrens choir. Highly recommended.

Love it. One tip is to pre order the interval drinks or else you will be downing them. I have been in the stalls and the balcony for an opera and would personally prefer the balcony for an unobstructed view. I would highly recommend everyone go to at least one recital or opera here.

Great. Initiative to develop wonderful young people.

Excellent as always. Cast of Oliver superb and the orchestra was fantastic.

This is my go to place for high quality concerts in Dublin. I saw classic music (The Season by Vivaldi), flamenco and classic guitar, an ukulele band and Pink Martini. The building is beautiful and the acoustic is great. There are also two bars and a small cafe, if you want a bite during the break.

Excellent venue for live orchestra music, if you're in Dublin during the summer try to go a Tuesday lunchtime concert for some nice light music and grab a bit to eat there after!

Been here on several occasions and can say the place is well organised. One fault would be the endless rows of chairs, when someone from the middle wants to leave, half a row has to rise.

Attended their mini music classes for 1-2 year old wooblers. Great experience, great class with singing, musical instruments handling which my child has enjoyed immensely. Free Parking available at the premises as well.

The National Concert Hall is situated in the heart of Dublin City. It hosts many world famous concerts with the support of the Irish Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Last night's New Year RTE National Symphony Orchestra held in this hall was simply splendid.

Beautiful hall . Tacoma concert band performance . Wonderful evening. Staff were rude and obnoxious . Drinks bar was excessively expensive . Tip bring your own. Music was magnificent

I have visited this place a handful of times and I have always found the staff kind and courteous ...the acoustics very good and the choice of concerts to suit all tastes . It's a treasure!

Good venue for classical and spoken word performances. Not so good for anything that involves amplified sound. If you like to watch musicians play, go for the balcony seats towards the front which afford a unique "birds eye" view of an orchestra. If you want to have a drink in comfort during the interval, be sure to order it before the show to avoid the ridiculous bar queues.

Magical Venue. Excellent concert last week. Arrive early to soak up the atmosphere.

Acoustics more suited orchestral. The combination of acoustic and rock band did not work well and veiled a wonderful performance. No fault of the musicians.

Went to see the gloaming on the 11th of March, absolutely brilliant, outstanding venue to see a concert

Attended Carol's by Candlelight on 20 December, a delightful way to start the festive season. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere in the function room within the Terrace Cafe, food was delicious also!

Elegant, beautiful place with a great choice of concerts for everyone. The acustic is really impressive, the view is unobstructed and the we always leave this place with the moods lifted. Of course the best concert I'd been to it was Declan O'Rourke, but it is very subjective choice (I simply love him!). There's also a bar there with nice selection of drinks and snacks, but I recommend to order early for the interval as the queue is usually long and then you will have no time to finish your drinks.
Altogether there's the lovely atmosphere of beautiful music and dance being performed there. Everyone should experience that!

WHEN THIS ICONIC. BUILDING WAS STILL PART OF A UNIVERSITY I SANG IN IT WHEN I WS IN THE CHOIR OF THE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE RSTHMMINES. .LATER WHEN THIS BUILDING WAS CHANGING INTO OUR NATIONAL CONCERT HALL MY FATHER JOHN WAS PART OF A TEAM OF PLASTERERS WORKING FOR THE FIRM OF JOHN CREEDON OF RATHMINES. JOHN MY DA WAS GIVEN TWO COMPLEMENTARY TICKET. HE GAVE THEM TO MYMOTHERCARMEL AND MY BROTHER TONY. THE TWO OF THEM TO THE OPENING NIGHT. THE FOYER OF THE CONCERT STARTS THE PATRON ON A MAGICAL TOUR WITH ITS PLUSH BURGANDY CARPET. ITS LOVELY TERRACE RESTAURANT ITS SMALL WELL STOCK SHOP OF ADS. IF YOU LIKE ME ARE A LEAFLET FANATIC YOU WILL BE IN SEVENTH HEA IN IVEN WITH THE ECLECTIC ARRAY OF LEAFLETS TO TAKE HOME FROM HERE. IN THIS FOYER AREA THERE IS A SMAL BAR WHERYOU CAN CAN PRE ORDER DRINKS FOR IERVAL BREAK OF CONCERT. IN THIS SPACE AS.

Fantastic performance line-ups and amazing acoustics. The premier venue for classical/alternative music in Dublin

Went with 6th class, the lads had a great day, totally enjoyed it, learned about music and science and how they work together.. the people who ran it were so patient with the lads as well

Fantastic atmosphere for concerts and gigs.understanding staff for latecomers

An unexpected hidden gem. A great venue. Great acoustics in the main venue. Lots of smaller spaces. Car parking. 24 hour security. Ushers rather than bouncers. Three bats during showtime. None of those terrible Ticketmaster charges. LUAS nearby. South city Centre. A great venue.

This place is a national treasure. See anything at any time. Its glorious, intimate and charming.

Absolutely fabulous, hope to visit again soon.
Regards patrick kilbane

a must visit if you want an evening out and a nice concert. Good events for kids too.

Great venue - Great music - Staff were so helpful and friendly.......pity it's in Dublin.