Heiner Goebbels live in Dublin

Experience Heiner Goebbels live on October 11th

Heiner Goebbels, a prominent German composer and director, will present a concert at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on October 11, 2026. Goebbels’s work frequently defies easy categorization, often described as post-structuralist or experimental. His compositions integrate elements of contemporary classical music with influences from jazz, electronic music, and theatre. A key feature is his exploration of extended techniques for instruments and a focus on sonic textures and spatial arrangements, often incorporating spoken word and found sounds alongside traditional orchestral forces. He is known for large-scale, interdisciplinary projects that blur the boundaries between genres.

The National Concert Hall (NCH) opened in 1986 and serves as Ireland’s national cultural centre for music. Located on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin, the hall was originally the site of the 1867 World’s Fair’s agricultural palace, extensively renovated and repurposed for its current function. The main auditorium, the Sylvia Crowe Theatre, is renowned for its acoustics and hosts a diverse range of performances including classical music concerts, orchestral performances, choral works, chamber music recitals and contemporary music events.