Making Music - Northern Ireland

03/09/2026

26/08/2026

We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! ☀️ Have you missed us..? We’ve missed you!! 😆

Looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it for our first gathering on Thursday 10th September from 7.30-9.30 at the Heritage Hub above the library in Carnlough - make sure to spread the word with any folks you know who might like to come along..!
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(And that includes folks who haven’t been in a while - you’re super-welcome too..! 😁)

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20/08/2026

Join us as Michael Collins and Michael McHale return by popular demand this September!

The night will be filled with magical music from Brahms, Weber and Finzi.

Where: The Ardhowen Theatre
When: 24th September, 2026
Tickets: £20 (£5 for under 25s)
How to book: Tickets available via Ardhowen Theatre website, or purchase at the door.

Music in Fermanagh is indebted to the following funders for their generosity in supporting the concert, namely: sponsorship by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, and sponsorship by Enniskillen BID.

20/08/2026

Last chance for tickets! 🎟️

Kicking off tomorrow in Studio 1A in Bangor with Matthew McAllister - Guitarist, shortly followed on Saturday by Manus Noble. Ticket sales close tonight! https://www.ticketsource.com/cgsni

19/08/2026

This 12-week programme is designed to introduce participants to the joy of making music together in a brass band setting. Participants must be over 21 and have some prior musical experience—though not necessarily on a brass instrument.

18/08/2026

🎻 We are actively recruiting new members! 🎻

For any enquiries please contact our page or email- [email protected] 🎶

18/08/2026

Fermanagh Concert Band are bringing together musicians from Fermanagh, Sligo and Ballyshannon Concert Bands for a special evening of live music in the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen.

• Saturday 29 August
• 8.00 pm
• Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
• Tickets for children under 12 can be booked for free by calling the Ardhowen Box Office on +44 (0)28 66325440

17/08/2026

South Ulster Sinfonia are holding a
• Come and Play/listen rehearsal
• 29th August
• Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown
• 1:30-4:00 pm
email [email protected] and let them know your instrument they’ll send you the parts.

We are starting our next term on the 29th August with a Come and Play rehearsal in the Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown from 1:30-4:00 pm.

You are welcome to come along and join in, or just listen. We will be rehearsing Beethoven’s 8th Symphony and Schubert’s Unfinished. If you email [email protected] and let us know your instrument we’ll send you the parts.

Over the year we’ll be playing music from James Bond, Harry Potter, Out of Africa, Sound of Music, ABBA, Gabriel’s Oboe, Salut d’Amour, Carmen and the L'Arlésienne suite, great music I’m sure you’ll agree, we do have some openings in our ranks, if you are interested in joining us just email us for more information.
South Ulster Sinfonia

13/08/2026

🎼 Lisburn Community Orchestra have a "come and play" coming up on 24th September in Lisburn Cathedral Hall.

Ask anyone "how many orchestras in NI?" and they'll probably respond "One… the Ulster Orchestra".

We have SO MANY orchestras – spread right across Northern Ireland, performing, rehearsing and giving 100s the opportunity to play together weekly.
Many are regularly looking to fill seats for various instruments. Give them a follow and find out what's going on.⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra & Community Choir
Playing for Pleasure Orchestra, Belfast
Orchestra NorthWest
Queen's University Symphony Orchestra
The Girona Community Orchestra
Belfast Pops Orchestra
Irish Video Game Orchestra
Loughshore Orchestra
South Ulster Sinfonia
Ulster Youth Orchestra
Studio Symphony Orchestra
Ulster Youth Orchestra

Announcing our next 'Come and Play' event. Registration link in the comments