Concerts, Recitals and Events

Upcoming Nairobi Music Society concerts and events.

Voices for hospice

Handel’s Messiah

conducted by Dr. Scott Glysson

Since its inception in 1994, this initiative has served as a significant musical contribution to society, uniting thousands of singers and audiences globally in support of a vital cause.

  • 10 October
  • Venue: St. Andrew’s Church, Nairobi

June Recital

All about the Alto

Sauti za Viola

A recital put together by the Nairobi Music Society Alto Section. They have invited the viola players of Sauti za Viola to join them in presenting a musical deep dive into the beauty of the middle voices in music from different centuries.

  • Sunday, 14th June, 3pm
  • Venue: Kenton College 

Spring Concert

Illuminare

conducted by Dr. Will Kesling.

A journey from darkness to light. Performance by the Nairobi Music Society Choir & Nairobi Orchestra featuring works by Boniface Mganga, Charles Gounod, Elaine Hagenberg, L.V. Beethoven & Phydillia Kilimo.
  • Saturday 11 April, 7pm
  • Sunday 12 April, 3pm
  • Venue: All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi. 

March Recital

Hands Solo

James Laight and Friends

James Laight with friends in a concert featuring piano solos, Kenyan compositions, and the lowest instruments in the orchestra!
Drawing from James’ key influences over the years, Rachmaninov to Radiohead and Beethoven to Billy Joel.

  • Sunday, 15 March, 3pm
  • Venue: Kenton College 

February Recital

Sounds of Joy

Joyce Jin & the Enkare String Trio

Experience Sounds of Joy with Joyce Jin and the Enkare String Trio; an uplifting piano solo and chamber music recital in Nairobi featuring works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Villa-Lobos, Glebov and Shchedrin.

  • Sunday, 22 Feb, 2026 3pm
  • Venue: Kenton College

February Recital

Sounds of Joy

Joyce Jin & the Enkare String Trio

Experience Sounds of Joy with Joyce Jin and the Enkare String Trio; an uplifting piano solo and chamber music recital in Nairobi featuring works by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Villa-Lobos, Glebov and Shchedrin.

  • Sunday, 22 Feb, 2026 3pm
  • Venue: Kenton College
Nairobi Music Society, a nonprofit community of singers, musicians, and music lovers. Since 1938, we’ve presented concerts, recitals, and choral events that keep classical music alive in Kenya.