Bossa Nova, Blue Note and standards from the golden age of American song performed by guitar duo Hugh Buckley and Barry McCormack.

Jazz jam session every Monday, hosted by Paul Dunlea. This is the original Jazz Improv in the city and features as part of the  Cork jazz festival every Oct. All players welcome.

The Lillies Sessions in partnership with The White Hag

Welcome to our daily 4:30 session where you can catch some of Ireland and Europe’s finest jazz musicians in an informal setting.

Lineup
Freddie Hendrix — Trumpet
Gareth Lockrane — Flute
Paul Dunlea — Trombone
And others TBA

5pm – 7pm Hawk’s Well Theatre Lobby

Catch some spontaneous performances featuring the 150 or so summer school participants who flock to Sligo each year for the love of jazz! You’d never know who might show up to join in.

Sligo Jazz Project’s Young Artist in Residence 2026: Sun Mi Hong Plus Elina Duni & Rob Luft.

Sun-Mi Hong - drums
Aaron Parks - piano
Lucia Cadotsch – voice
Jasper Høiby – double bass

10pm (After Show) Hawk’s Well Theatre Lobby

Catch some spontaneous performances featuring the 150 or so summer school participants who flock to Sligo each year for the love of jazz! You’d never know who might show up to join in.

Rory first discovered jazz right here at the age of 15 in Sligo Jazz Project’s summer school just four years ago. Now he’s Berklee-bound after receiving a full tuition scholarship at the world’s most renowned jazz school in Boston. That’s the power of community, mentorship, and serious dedication. Rory will be joined by some of Sligo’s finest young jazz musicians for a set of originals and standards.

The Lillies Sessions in partnership with The White Hag

Welcome to our daily 4:30 session where you can catch some of Ireland and Europe’s finest jazz musicians in an informal setting.

Lineup
Darren Beckett — Drums
Micheal Murray — Alto Saxophone
Conor Murray — Bass
Joseph Leighton — Guitar

5pm – 7pm Hawk’s Well Theatre Lobby

Catch some spontaneous performances featuring the 150 or so summer school participants who flock to Sligo each year for the love of jazz! You’d never know who might show up to join in.

Jazz at Egan’s of Aungier Street with The Leon Buckley Quartet every Wednesday from 8pm performing standards, with a mix of classic swing tunes and modern grooves.

Jasper Høiby – double bass
Xavi Torres - piano
Naima Acuña - drums

The founding member of Phronesis, one of the most talked about and acclaimed European bands during the last decade, Jasper Høiby has returned with his new piano trio 3Elements. With a melodic and bold sound of visceral and kinetic musical interplay and featuring a revolving line-up of some of Europe’s best young talent.

Sligo world music outfit NoCrows gets augmented with friends from Sligo Jazz Project’s stellar faculty for a hot and sweaty Shoot the Crows session.

10pm (After Show) Hawk’s Well Theatre Lobby

Catch some spontaneous performances featuring the 150 or so summer school participants who flock to Sligo each year for the love of jazz! You’d never know who might show up to join in.

An inaugural lecture by Conor Guilfoyle

While there are many anecdotes and memories of concerts and musicians from over the years, the history of Irish jazz is an untold story.

For the first time, Conor Guilfoyle traces the Irish jazz timeline, from the first jazz recording made in 1949 through to the 1990s, when digital took over.

The Lillies Sessions in partnership with The White Hag

Welcome to our daily 4:30 session where you can catch some of Ireland and Europe’s finest jazz musicians in an informal setting.

Lineup
Joe O'Callaghan — Guitar
& guests