Mourne Chamber Music Festival

02/09/2026

And just like that, the 2026 festival is complete!

1 pilates class with live quartet
1 brand new commission Amelia Clarkson
1 very talented sound engineer James Cooke
2 fold performances
2 kid's concerts
3 fringe events
4 evening concerts
11 wonderful festival artists

And a whole load of amazing audience members and volunteers ❤️ What an incredibly special time.

There will be more posts to come sharing some of our favourite moments (with some exciting recordings) but for now enjoy these snaps by the talented Ravi Nathwani

Oh pretty woman became a fold favourite and a bit of a staple of the week so enjoy that for now 😅

25/08/2026

Rehearsals are well under way ❤️

Chamber Music Festival returns to Newcastle

For the third year in a row a special music festival organised by local girl Orla McGarrity takes place in Newcastle. Orla is eager to bring classical music to rural communities.

https://mourneobserver.com/chamber-music-festival-returns-to-newcastle/

18/08/2026

NEW EVENT

Join us for a dreamy Sundown Session featuring two wonderful musicians, Sam Kane and Ravi Nathwani.

They have curated a gorgeous set list of music to unwind to as the sun goes down 🌞

Tickets £10 and are available at www.mournecmf/tickets

31/07/2026

Delighted to have the talented Oisín Thompson joining us for our kid’s performances this year! He will be taking your little ones on a journey through the magical land of Tír and nÓg, accompanied by a specially curated set of music played by the .quartet

📌 Saturday 29th August, Newcastle Library

⏰ 1030 English, 1130 i nGaeilge

This is a free event but you can sign up via the link below to give us an idea of numbers!

23/07/2026

Could you become part of our festival family? We are looking for businesses and individuals who are passionate about the arts, want to engage with local communities and want to put South Down on the map as a vibrant cultural destination.

Sound like you? Get in touch today or visit www.mournecmf.co.uk/support to join our growing group of dedicated supporters. We couldn’t do it without you 🤗

17/07/2026

With just over five weeks until our musicians arrive, it's time to get some posters out and about 😍 Keep your eyes peeled for these over the next few weeks in Newcastle and around the Mournes!

Rhea Hanlon’s artwork is looking stunning on these beautiful prints by kaizenprint 🌞

07/07/2026

MEET OUR 2026 FESTIVAL MUSICIANS

We have a fantastic lineup of musicians joining us this year, some you might know already and some who are new to the festival! We can’t wait to welcome them to Newcastle this August ❤️

Natálie Kulina - violin
Talland Quartet
Sarah Luttrell - mezzo soprano
Ravi Nathwani - guitar
Samuel Kane - violin
Abi Hammett - viola
Harry Robinson Broom - cello

22/05/2026

Now that the sunshine has finally arrived we wanted to share a more detailed overview of our 2026 festival programme! We are very excited to have some brand new events this year so make sure you check out the website and get your tickets booked☀️☀️☀️ Watch this space for more info on our fab musicians!

This year’s festival wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of many different funders and organisations. We are extremely grateful for their support and will be sharing a bit more about them in coming weeks!

Get the factor 50 on and enjoy this absolute wonder day while it lasts 😎

08/05/2026

Was lovely to finally meet Amy in person at our programme launch before The Talland Quartet concert in April and have a chat with her about how this year’s festival is shaping up. Tickets are available today via our website 🤩🎻

Orla McGarrity has spearheaded the Mourne Chamber Music Festival, which runs for four days in August

29/04/2026

Wish I was home to see these wonderful students perform! Please go and support the next generation of talented and hardworking string musicians in County Down 🤩🤩🤩

Join us for a night of music exploring the realms of past and present. All of this music draws on a time outside of when it was written, inspired by future hopes or breathing new life into old ideas.