What’s On
23rd – 27th September 2026

We are delighted to announce our 2026 programme of events. Tickets will be available as follows: 

Priority Season Tickets for Friends available 5th May (Diamond), 11th May (Gold) and 25th May (Silver).
Season Tickets for the general public available 8th–30th June.
General booking for individual concerts opens 1st July.

New Ross Piano Festival – Young Artists Concert – Photo from 2017

Young Pianists Concert

Wednesday 23rd at 7.30pm

Twenty young pianists from the southeast get the chance to play the Steinway concert grand for sheer fun

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Jamie Duffy – The Lighter Night

Thursday 24th at 7.30pm

Jamie Duffy and his Quartet blend folk, classical, and contemporary influences into a sound that’s both intimate and cinematic

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Friday Concert at noon

Friday 25th at 12 noon

Dida Condria performs works by Sibelius, Rameau, Silvestrov, Bach/Kempff, Schubert/Liszt and Rachmaninov

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Piano Masterclass with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Friday 25th at 3.30pm

This Masterclass will take place at the Pastoral Centre on Michael Street in New Ross

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Friday Evening Concert

Friday 25th at 7.30pm

Our Friday evening concert with Finghin Collins, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Anna Federova, Rachel Roberts and Robert Plane

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Saturday Concert at noon

Saturday 26th at 12 noon

Rebeca Omordia’s “African Pianism” programme is a kaleidoscopic exploration of classical piano music by African and African diaspora composers

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Saturday Afternoon Concert

Saturday 26th at 3.30pm

Grammy-nominated New York jazz pianist Judy Carmichael brings her programme of jazz favourites to New Ross

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Saturday Evening Concert

Saturday 26th at 7.30pm

Our Saturday evening concert with Finghin Collins, Anna Federova, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Rachel Roberts and Robert Plane

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Sunday Concert at noon

Sunday 27th at 12 noon

Fabrizio Chiovetta presents works by Scarlatti, Mozart, Brahms, Haydn, Schumann and Tristan Murail

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Closing Concert

Sunday 27th at 3.30pm

Our closing concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Anna Federova and Finghin Collins

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Getting here

Travelling by car, train or bus – get directions to New Ross.

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How to book

Book festival tickets online, over the phone or in person.

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New Ross

Where to stay, places to dine and things to do nearby.

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