About
What to expect
ANÚNA is an Irish choir that performs a Christmas programme mixing seasonal songs with music rooted in the Irish vocal tradition. The choir returns to the Netherlands and Belgium for a series of concerts.
- Led by Michael McGlynn
- Singers move through the aisles
- Direct bond with the audience
- Many voices, rhythmic power, deep silence
- Christmas songs and Irish vocal tradition
- Candlelight, silence and human voices
- Inspired by religious texts and worldly sources
- Name comes from Irish; lament, joy, lullaby
- Praised by Bono and Elvis Costello
Dates
Questions
When does ANÚNA start and end?
ANÚNA runs Tuesday, 8 December 2026, 20:00.
Where is ANÚNA?
ANÚNA takes place at De Basiliek, Wiltonstraat 56, Veenendaal.
How do I book?
Book via the registration link for De Basiliek: https://basiliek.ticketing.nu/evenement/anuna-a-cold-winter-night-2026
What happens at the concert?
The singers move through the aisles while singing and surround the audience with many voices, rhythmic power and moments of deep silence. The Christmas programme mixes seasonal songs with music from the Irish vocal tradition, with candlelight and silence.
What about A12 roadworks?
From Friday 18 to Monday 21 September, there are roadworks on the A12 between knooppunt Maanderbroek and Veenendaal-West (23).
Direction: Arnhem → Utrecht
Follow Google Maps for the best route to De Basiliek.
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Getting there
De Basiliek, Wiltonstraat 56, 3905 KW Veenendaal, Utrecht, NL
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