Dún Laoghaire Summer Organ Concerts

06/06/2026

We're very excited to open the 2026 season tomorrow with Judit Máté and New Dublin Voices 🤩

🎟️ Tickets are available online or at the door and we would love to see you there! Patron tickets are also still available for those who wish attend all 13 concerts of the season for €120 (€70 concessions)
https://tickety.ie/s/0p5n7ww

Funded by DLR Arts Office The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

05/06/2026

Meet the artist: Judit Máté

🇭🇺 Hungarian-born organist, church musician and choral conductor Judit Máté began studying the organ at the age of fourteen and later completed a Master's Degree in Organ Performance at TU Conservatoire Dublin, where she studied with Simon Harden, Siobhán Kilkelly, Colm Carey, and David Adams.

🎼 A passionate conductor and ensemble leader, Judit founded the St Jude's Chamber Orchestra and Concert Choir in 2011 and has been Musical Director of the Trim-based Credo Vocal Ensemble since 2022.

🎶 Judit is the Artistic Director of the Dún Laoghaire Summer Organ Concerts and serves as organist at St Michael's Church, Dún Laoghaire, and the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange. As a recital organist, she has performed in Hungary, Ireland, and France.

📆 Join us this Sunday June 7th as Judit Máté opens our 2026 concert series alongside the internationally acclaimed New Dublin Voices

🎟️ https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/concerts/2026-06-07/judit-mate-new-dublin-voices-bernie-sherlock-conductor

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council DLR Arts Office The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

03/06/2026

Our artistic director Judit Máté will be opening the 2026 season this Sunday 7th June at St. Michael’s Church. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store!

📅 7th June, 8pm
📍 St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire
🎟️ https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/concerts/2026-06-07/judit-mate-new-dublin-voices-bernie-sherlock-conductor

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02/06/2026

Meet the Artist: New Dublin Voices

🎶 Founded in 2005 by conductor Bernie Sherlock, New Dublin Voices is one of Ireland's leading chamber choirs, celebrated for its imaginative programming and commitment to the music of living composers.

🌍 New Dublin Voices has collaborated with and commissioned works from renowned composers including Ēriks Ešenvalds, Paweł Łukaszewski, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi, Vytautas Miškinis, Roxanna Panufnik and Joan Szymko.

🏆 Internationally acclaimed, the choir most recently won the 2024 Grand Prix at the International Krakow Choir Festival, adding to previous Grand Prix victories in Belgium, Hungary, Italy and Latvia.

🎵 In 2025, New Dublin Voices released its acclaimed recording Snow Dance for the Dead on VOCES8 Records, further cementing its reputation as one of Europe's most exciting choral ensembles.

Join us on Sunday June 7th to hear them open our 2026 concert series alongside organist Judit Máté.
🎟️ https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/concerts/2026-06-07/judit-mate-new-dublin-voices-bernie-sherlock-conductor

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council DLR Arts Office The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

31/05/2026

A little taster of what you can expect from the glorious voices of New Dublin Voices next Sunday 7th June 🤩

We are delighted to have them joining our Artist Director and organist Judit Máté to open the 2026 Dún Laoghaire Summer Organ Concert series.

📅 7th June, 8pm
📍 St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire
🎟️ https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/concerts/2026-06-07/judit-mate-new-dublin-voices-bernie-sherlock-conductor

DLR Arts Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

29/05/2026

The 2026 Dún Laoghaire Organ Concert Series begins on 7 June with our opening concert featuring the award-winning New Dublin Voices, conducted by Bernie Sherlock, alongside our artistic director Judit Máté.

There’s still time to become a Patron of the series and enjoy admission to all 13 concerts throughout the season.

From internationally renowned performers to exciting emerging artists, this year’s programme offers a rich variety of music across the summer in the beautiful setting of St Michael’s Church, Dún Laoghaire - every Sunday from June - August at 8pm.

🎟 Patron’s Tickets
€120 full price / €70 concession

Join us for the full season and experience every concert as part of the 2026 series.

Full programme details and booking information are available at on our website
🖥️ https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/tickets

DLR Arts Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

16/05/2026

🎶 2026 Programme Announcement 🎶

We’re delighted to unveil the full lineup for this year’s Summer Organ Concert Series as we celebrate our 53rd season! Join us for a wonderful programme of inspiring performances from exceptional artists throughout the summer.

🎟 Tickets are available now via our website or at the door for just €15 (€10 concessions).

We’re also pleased to offer Patron and Sponsorship opportunities for 2026, including tickets to every concert in the series, along with recognition in our brochure and website through listed names or company logos.

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tickety.ie/s/0p5n7ww

We look forward to welcoming you once again for another memorable season of organ music.

DLR Arts Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

27/04/2026

The Dún Laoghaire Organ Concert series is back!

We return to St. Michael’s Church from June 7th to August 30th, every Sunday evening at 8pm.

Join us for a vibrant summer of music, featuring an outstanding programme of organists alongside special performances with choir, flute and accordion. With artists from Ireland and around the world, it’s set to be a wonderful celebration of the organ!

Explore the full programme: https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/

📸 Ewa Figaszewska

DLR Arts Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

17/10/2025

There isn't a more majestic, more wonderful pairing than Bach and the organ. Pipeworks and Whitefriar Street Church will present this fantastic concert series where Ireland's leading organists will play Bach's Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes from his Leipzig period. Something to really look forward to!

🎶 Pipeworks in Partnership with Whitefriar Street Church

Join us for a special series of organ recitals celebrating the music of J S Bach, featuring the Complete Chorale Preludes from the Leipzig Autograph.

🎵 Performers:
• David Leigh — 1 November
• Andrew Johnstone — 8 November
• David Adams — 15 November
• Malcolm Proud — 22 November
• David O’Shea — 29 November
• Simon Harden — 6 December

🕓 Time: 4:00 p.m. each Saturday
📍 Venue: Whitefriar Street Church, 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 YF57

🎟️ Admission Free — retiring collection appreciated.

✨ All are welcome to share in these beautiful performances of sacred music in one of Dublin’s most historic churches.

05/09/2025

What a way to wrap up the 2025 series! A huge thank you to organist David Adams and our wonderful audience for making Sunday’s concert unforgettable.