RTÉ Concert Orchestra Mar/Apr 2026

A Night at the Movies in Dublin and Limerick,
Live concerts with RTÉ lyric fm presenters Simon Delaney and George Hamilton,
New Music Dublin 2026, and a special concert with a
“bold synthesis of traditional, jazz and classical”, Aoife Ní Bhrioin and Cormac McCarthy

Joe Stilgoe and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Present A Night at the Movies

Thursday 12 March, 8pm – National Concert Hall
Saturday 14 March, 7.30pm – University Concert Hall
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Tom Richards conductor
Joe Stilgoe vocalist
Ben Reynolds drums
Tom Farmer double bass
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Joe Stilgoe present a night of pure entertainment – an orchestral journey through the greatest films of the last 100 years.
Join us for orchestral arrangements of That’s Entertainment (That’s Entertainment!,1974), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969), Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1961) and more.
Also on the billing in bright lights are Cabaret (Cabaret, 1972), Top Hat/Putting on the Ritz (Puttin’ on the Ritz, 1930), famously featured in the Clark Gable dance scene in Idiot’s Delight, and Gene Wilder’s scene in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein), plus medleys from High Society and Audience.
Expect an evening of glamour, show biz, and cinematic nostalgia, performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, jazz star Joe Stilgoe, Ben Reynolds on drums and Tom Farmer on double bass.
Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and University Concert Hall in Limerick
Dublin tickets €15-€42.50 with no booking fees, here
Limerick tickets €20 plus €2.50 booking fees, here

An Evening with Simon Delaney

RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Simon Delaney presenter
Join RTÉ lyric fm’s Simon Delaney and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a very special evening of song, music and stories from Simon’s 25-year career in show business.
Music from the stage and screen, all chosen by Simon, will take the audience on a journey through some of his favourite roles, as well as some of his favourite people who have influenced his career.
Stories, songs and music from the West End and Broadway, as well as much loved movie classics will be on the menu, as well as a few surprises. Joined by the wonderful RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and some very special guests, this concert promises to be a memorable evening.
Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and RTÉ lyric fm
Tickets NCH €15–€42.50, here

The Hamilton Scores

Thursday 9 April, 8pm – National Concert Hall
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Toby Thatcher conductor 
George Hamilton presenter
The Hamilton Scores on RTÉ lyric fm have become a regular weekend fixture to many over the last 22 years. Join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a special live event celebrating the best classical scores. George Hamilton presents an unbeatable line-up of musical greats, with tales from his travels.
Attendees of last year’s debut Hamilton Scores Live concert may remember a cherished selection of scores from Bach to Puccini and Verdi. This year, the nation holds its breath: expect an eclectic mix of classical favourites and George’s stories along the way.
Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and RTÉ lyric fm
Tickets NCH €15–€42.50, here

New Music Dublin

Sunday 19 April 
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
More info soon
Tickets NCH
Presented by the New Music Dublin and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Thursday 23 April, 8pm
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Fiona Monbet conductor
Aoife Ní Bhriain violin
Cormac McCarthy piano
A bold synthesis of Traditional, Jazz and Classical (The Journal of Music).
Two of Ireland’s most distinctive musicians, Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy, join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to present a compelling programme, informed by a shared musical heritage and transformed through a contemporary lens.
Aoife, hailing from Dublin, has established herself as one of the most versatile musicians of her generation, while Cormac, a pianist and composer from Cork, is said to ‘defy categorisation’ (RTÉ lyric fm).
Featuring music from their acclaimed debut album, Cosán Casta, and a daring new work for violin, piano and orchestra, this promises to be a night of celebration as we honour our rich musical tradition and explore its infinite possibilities.
Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Tickets Helix €15–€42.50, plus €2.50 booking fee, here