In May 2024, Cellissimo will strike a chord with Irish and international music audiences, as many of the world’s most acclaimed classical and contemporary composers, conductors, orchestras, artists, musicians, and performers gather at the edge of Europe to celebrate the power and beauty of the cello.

Presented by Music for Galway, Ireland’s most exciting new classical music festival will fill the venues, theatres, highways and byways of Galway city and county, with the sounds and stories of classic and contemporary music. Feast on brand new commissioned works, intimate chamber concerts, sumptuous orchestral galas, pop up performances, community participation, theatre, dance, gaming, masterclasses, talks and more.

The full 9 day and night programme for Cellissimo 2024 will be announced in January. To whet appetites (and for the perfect Christmas gift!) selected advance concert tickets are now on-sale including performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, Nicolas Altstaedt, Naomi Berrill, José Gallardo, Barnabas Kelemen, Alban Gerhardt, Jakob Koranyi, Finghin Collins and more. Click on the images below to get your tickets. If you wish to gift tickets to somebody, contact MfG on at 091 705962.

A dynamic, inclusive, accessible celebration of superb music, Cellissimo will appeal to classical afficionados and first timers alike. A magnificent soundtrack in a magical setting. Discover the concerts now on-sale, and book or gift tickets for Cellissimo 2024 today.

Lineup:
18th at 1pm-2pm — ‘Galway Bay is Calling’ – Leisureland
18th at 7.30pm-9.30pm — ‘The Journey Begins’ – Leisureland
20th at 1pm-1.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 1′ – St. Nicolas’ Collegiate Church
20th at 6.30pm-7.15pm — ‘Bach Plus 1 Repeat’ – Campbell’s Tavern, Headford
21st at 1pm-1.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 2′ – St. Nicolas’ Collegiate Church
21st at 2.30pm-3.15pm — ‘Bach Plus 2 Repeat’ – Ballynahinch Castle
22nd at 1pm-1.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 3′ – St. Nicolas’ Collegiate Church
22nd at 6pm-6.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 3 Repeat’ – Kilcummin Church Oughterard
23rd at 1pm-1.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 4′ – St. Nicolas’ Collegiate Church
23rd at 7pm-7.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 4 Repeat’ – Clarin College, Athenry
24th at 1pm-1.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 5′ – St. Nicolas’ Collegiate Church
24th at 6.30pm-7.15pm — ‘Bach Plus 5 Repeat’ – Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort
24th at 8pm-10pm — ‘Nicolas Altstaedt & Friends’ – Town Hall Theatre
25th at 1pm-1.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 6′ – St. Nicolas’ Collegiate Church
25th at 4pm-4.45pm — ‘Bach Plus 6 Repeat’ – Claregalway Castle