Cormac Begley
Legendary Irish concertina player Cormac Begley makes his London debut at Kings Place with a rare solo performance, showcasing the extraordinary depth and power of the bass concertina.
Cormac Begley is widely regarded as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary Irish traditional music. Hailing from West Kerry, where his family’s roots are deeply embedded in the tradition, his approach to the concertina is both daring and deeply expressive — expanding the possibilities of the instrument and captivating audiences worldwide.
In this special solo performance, Begley brings his singular focus on the bass and baritone concertina to the fore. His acclaimed album B — described as ‘groundbreaking’ (RTÉ Arena) and ‘the musical gift that keeps on giving’ (The Irish Times) — is the first of its kind to centre entirely on the lower registers of the instrument, revealing a rich, resonant sound world that is both intimate and powerful.
With a career that has seen him headline Ireland’s National Concert Hall, sell out Dublin’s Vicar Street and appear on The Tommy Tiernan Show, Begley continues to push the boundaries of traditional music. This London debut offers a rare opportunity to experience his music up close — a spellbinding journey through rhythm, tone and tradition from a truly exceptional artist.
This event will last for approximately 70 minutes without an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
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£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
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Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Cormac Begley
Cormac is a concertina player from west Kerry, and he plays 13 concertinas spanning the bass to piccolo registers. His debut solo album received critical acclaim, accumulating nine 5-star reviews. His debut and new Bass concertina album are central features of the award-winning show Mám (directed by Michael Keegan Dolan) and Pat Collins’ film, The Dance. He plays in a number of projects with musicians Liam O Connor, Caoimhín O Raghallaigh, Martin Hayes, and Liam Ó Maonlaí; Rushad Eggleston (cello); Lisa O Neill; and Ye Vagabonds. He has recorded with artists including Lankum, Stephen James Smith, Ré, Jack Talty, Ye Vagabonds and Lisa O’Neill. He is the founder of Airt, a residential school in West Kerry, and the award-winning Tunes in the Church live concert series in Galway, and more recently, a new outdoor concert series from his campervan, the ‘Beauty’.