Events

As well as its Festivals, WCM has platformed many incoming ensembles and tours. Groups and soloists who have performed with WCM include Carducci Quartet, Chanticleer, Codetta, Neil Cowley Trio, Crash Ensemble, Cremona String Quartet, Fidelio Trio, Martina Filjak, Hard Rain Ensemble, ICP Orchestra, Brian Irvine Ensemble the Jack Quartet, Gerard McChrystal, Ruth McGinley, Darragh Morgan, Sestina, The Necks, Vanbrugh String Quartet, Jennifer Walshe, Webster Trio.

Scroll on to see some of our upcoming events.

Piano Concertos: Passion & Power

Thursday 12 March 2026,

£15/£10

The Walled City Music Festival bursts into life with an electrifying evening of music, featuring two of the most beloved piano concertos ever written.

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Impressions in Sound: Debussy and Beyond

Friday 13 March 2026,

£15/£10

Step into a world of shimmering textures and evocative colors with Sabrina Hu (flute), David O'Doherty (viola) and Clíona Doris (harp), exploring one of chamber music’s most magical combinations.

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Romantic Virtuosity: Violin & Piano

Saturday 14 March 2026,

£15/£10

Experience the passion, drama, and dazzling virtuosity of the Romantic violin repertoire with Kirill Troussov (violin) and Alexandra Troussova (piano)

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Last Songs, Love Songs, Irish Songs: A Festival Farewell

Sunday 15 March 2026,

£15/£10

The Walled City Music Festival concludes in radiant style with Ailish Tynan (soprano) and Cathal Breslin (piano) in a recital that weaves together the lush beauty of late Romantic song, beloved operatic arias, and the timeless charm of Irish music.

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Composers Workshops

14 & 15 March 2026, Ulster University, Magee

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The Walled City Music Festival invites expressions of interest to take part in composer workshops as part of the 2026 Walled City Music Festival programme, led by the 2026 WCMF Composer-in-Residence, Gráinne Mulvey.

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WCM International Academy

10 - 17 July 2026, Ulster University, Magee

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Based in the beautiful city of Derry, Northern Ireland, this is a unique and exciting Festival in one of the most stunning parts of the world, offering an immersive and inspiring platform for young pianists.

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