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22 and 29 July 2026

Summer Recital Series 2026

Free lunchtime recitals in First Church, Belfast

In partnership with First Church, Belfast and RIAM as part of the annual Summer Recital Series, Northern Ireland Opera presents two free lunchtime concerts in this historic church in Belfast’s city centre.

This is the 32nd year of the First Church’s Summer Recital Series which runs every Wednesday at 1.15pm throughout July and August, with a free concert showcasing musicians from across the island of Ireland.

No booking necessary, free seating – doors open at 12.30pm with the concert beginning at 1.15pm each Wednesday through the summer.

Northern Ireland Opera will be performing on July 22nd and July 29th

  • 22 July: Éadaoin Hassett, Rebecca Devlin and pianist Frasier Hickland
  • 29th July: Olivia Burns, Neala Cahir and pianist Frasier Hickland

Further events as part of the Rosemary Street Summer Recital Series are as follows

  • 5 August: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Special
  • 12 August: TBC
  • 19 August: Senan Sheridan · Winner, 2025 NI Young Musician of the Year
  • 26 August: Closing Recital · Young Musicians’ Prom

 

Cast

Soprano 22 July
Éadaoin Hassett

Soprano 22 July
Rebecca Devlin

Soprano 29 July
Olivia Burns

Soprano 29 July
Neala Cahir

Pianist 22 and 29 July
Frasier Hickland

Creative Team

Director
Cameron Menzies

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