Music for Peace – A Humanitarian Concert Supporting Children Affected by Conflict.
In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) will present Music for Peace, a major humanitarian fundraising concert at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, on Sunday 6th September 2026 at 3.00pm.
Presented in support of UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), the concert aims to raise vital funds to provide urgently needed humanitarian assistance, including food, medical supplies and essential support services for children affected by conflict and humanitarian crises.
“Around the world, millions of children are living through conflict, displacement and humanitarian crises that have deprived them of safety, education and essential services. Music for Peace is a wonderful demonstration of young people in Ireland standing in solidarity with children facing unimaginable challenges. Every ticket purchased and every donation made will help UNICEF and our partners provide life-saving support and hope to children who need it most.” Peter Power, Executive Director, UNICEF
In an extraordinary commitment to the cause, 100% of all box office income will be donated directly to humanitarian relief efforts. In addition, all funds raised through ticket sales and public donations will be matched by the concert’s principal supporting sponsor, doubling the impact of every contribution.
This special event will bring together the 100-member Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, a 300-member children’s choir and a host of special guest artists in a powerful celebration of music, compassion and solidarity.
For more than thirty years, the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland has brought young people together across communities and traditions through the shared language of music. Through Music for Peace, children and young people from across Ireland will have the opportunity to stand in solidarity with children facing unimaginable hardship in conflict zones around the world.
The concert will serve as a powerful demonstration of children helping children and of young people using their voices, talents and collective goodwill to make a meaningful difference. At a time when millions of children are living through the devastating effects of war, displacement and humanitarian emergencies, Music for Peace will send a message of hope, compassion and shared humanity.
Tickets for Music for Peace are on sale now exclusively through the National Concert Hall website at https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/music-for-peace-sep26
Featuring
Conductor: Greg Beardsell
Leader: Richie Dunne
Vocal Soloist: Lauren Murphy
Bagpipes: Grahame Harris
Uilleann Pipes: Ruadhán Collier O’Brien
MC: Oliver Callan
Choir made up of 300 children from:
- Scoil Thomáis, Castleknock
- St. Mary’s B.N.S., Rathfarnham
- Kildare Place School, Rathfarnham
- Malahide Portmarnock E.T.N.S.
- Gaelscoil na Camóige, Clondalkin
- St. Mary’s N.S., Ashbourne
- St. Patrick’s N.S. Diswellstown, Castleknock
& Special guest artists
