SAMUEL | oh noel | Winter Concert, the Dublin duo's follow-up to the sold-out launch of their debut album Oh Boy, plays The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin on Friday 11 December 2026 at 7.30pm. Ada Alma and Frieda Freytag are joined by Rob Campbell (ERRATIC MOB) for an evening of deep, cinematic double bass, cello and electric guitar soundscapes to celebrate the cold season. Tickets €18 on TakeYourSeats.ie.

Key facts

Show: SAMUEL | oh noel | WINTER CONCERT
Performers: Ada Alma and Frieda Freytag (SAMUEL), with Rob Campbell (ERRATIC MOB)
Presented by: SAMUEL
Venue: The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Date and time: Friday 11 December 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets: €18 standard (plus €1.50 booking fee); unreserved seating
Booking: online via TakeYourSeats.ie

About the concert

"Oh winter, oh holly, oh twelfth month, oh yule!" is how SAMUEL introduce their return to the stage. Ada Alma's background in drama shapes her songwriting and physical performance, with her vocal arrangements carrying the narrative; Frieda Freytag, known for her experimental style, has written string arrangements for Irish bands, poets and writers and composes solo cello pieces for independent theatre. Rob Campbell, aka ERRATIC MOB, is a session musician and collaborator in the contemporary Irish folk and classical scene who is finishing his first solo EP.

Good to know

Seating at The New Theatre is unreserved, and the venue suggests arriving at least 20 minutes before the start time. Digital tickets can be scanned from your phone, and printed tickets are welcome too. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a single wheelchair at the rear of the auditorium – contact the venue in advance if you need it. Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium.

Frequently asked questions

When is the SAMUEL winter concert on?

Friday 11 December 2026 at 7.30pm at The New Theatre, 43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Who are SAMUEL?

Ada Alma and Frieda Freytag, a Dublin-based, female, multi-instrumentalist duo. Ada Alma is a classically trained theatre artist, singer and musician; Frieda Freytag is an instrumentalist, sound smith and writer who bridges classical music with modern alternative genres. For this concert they are joined by Rob Campbell, aka ERRATIC MOB.

How long is the concert?

The listing gives a running time of 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where can I book?

Online through TakeYourSeats.ie via The New Theatre booking page; seating is unreserved.

Tickets and how to book

Book on The New Theatre booking page on TakeYourSeats.ie.

SAMUEL | oh noel | Winter Concert at The New Theatre, Dublin - 11 December 2026