Classical Music

Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School

While primarily a festival for singers, organists and choir directors the packed schedule of performances for this …

Music for Galway: Midwinter Festival

This is not really a festival, more a year long series of events, which since 1981 has taken a theme for each year and …

Carols by Candlelight

The choir at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin is among the finest in the country, with a history of more than 5 …

Music in Drumcliffe

Since its establishment in 2000, Music in Drumcliffe has become one of Ireland’s leading international chamber music festivals.

Boyne Music Festival

While classical music – chamber music in particular – is the main focus at Boyne, there are also …

Dublin International Piano Festival

A relatively new kid on the block which was founded in 2013 with the dual mission of bringing great piano music to …

Loughcrew Opera

The opera is performed in a splendidly decorated marquee in the magnificent surroundings of the gardens at Loughcrew House.

Wexford Opera Festival

Since 1951 Wexford has been bringing lesser known operas to a loyal and appreciative audience that travels annually from …

New Ross Piano Festival

The New Ross Piano Festival continues to attract some of the most interesting and talented pianists on the International …

Cork International Choral Festival

An annual feast for those who love choral music, this festival brings highly rated choirs from all over the world to …

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

This festival held annually in Bantry offers classical music lovers a varied and packed programme of concerts and …

Dublin International Piano Competition

Held every three years in Dublin, this highly regarded competition for young pianists has a strong track record in …