Many Christmas jazz classics were written in America in the 1940s, a period which also gave birth to the American crooner, performers who could exude an effortlessly cool swagger.

Nigel Mooney, widely regarded as one of Ireland's leading jazz singers and guitarists, is back for his annual Christmas show at Scott's Jazz Club on 12th of December. A charismatic figure on the Dublin jazz and blues scenes since the early 1980's, his Gripewater Blues Band spearheaded the blues movement in Ireland and drew many fans of both jazz and the blues.

A revolving roster of jazz and blues acts featuring some of Ireland's finest musicians from Richie Buckley and Chris Comhaill to Ben Prevo and Karl Clews. Expect fabulous music as the perfect backdrop to your Saturday afternoon.

Drawing on music from the likes of Chet Baker, George Benson, Frank Sinatra and some 50s and 60s hard-bop alongside a broad mix of music from the jazz tradition. Acclaimed as Ireland’s ‘ rising star’ of Jazz by The Irish Times. Charlie Moon , guitarist and vocalist stands out as a singular voice in the realms of cool jazz, blues and soul jazz.

Nigel Mooney, widely regarded as one of Ireland's leading jazz singer and guitarists is back for his annual Christmas show at Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club on 13th of December.

From Málaga, Spain, we are delighted to welcome Daniel Torres, a renowned international jazz saxophonist. Daniel studied at prestigious institutions such as the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, SUNY Purchase in New York, and Humber College in Toronto.

With his unique style and virtuoso technique, Richie Buckley, a self-taught saxophone player, is internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s leading jazz performers. He has been described as "extraordinary" (Irish Times, 2001), "something of a genius… a world reputation amongst saxophonists" (Irish Times, 1999) and a musician whose "playing manages to be simultaneously passionate and gentle, romantic and elegiac." (Sunday Independent, 2001)

The Lounge Quartet have built up a strong following in their Sunday tenure at Walters. Delivering swinging standards from the Great American Songbook, this jazz band is sure to provide the ideal soundtrack to your chill out Sunday.

Legendary blues guitarist and singer Nigel Mooney will perform songs form his fun-filled, critically acclaimed Christmas album includeing such gems as ‘Twenty-First Century Santa Claus Blues’, ‘Let’s Cancel Christmas For Jesus’s Sake’ and ‘It Ain’t Nobody’s Christmas But Our Own’ along with all the usual Christmas carols, standards and tunes - featuring Scott Flanigan and Dominic Mullan.

Organ Freeman – Irish jazz organ trio

Organ Freeman specialises in the music of the bebop and hard bop idioms of the early 1950s and 60s. Playing standards by composers such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and many more in the classic organ trio format.

Join Stella Bass, Felim Gormley and the band for a weekly jazz session at Searsons of Baggot St, the perfect way to ease you back after the weekend.

A lively fun Sunday jazz session in our beergarden, this weekly event offers a relaxed end-of-weekend, with the space to bop along too! With influences including Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Oscar Peterson and a plethora of many other jazz giants, Pinky Trolley bring a classic approach to equally classic music.

Join Pompe it Up for an evening of high-energy gypsy swing every Sunday at Mother Reilly’s Pub, Rathmines. This Dublin-based band brings the infectious rhythms of Django Reinhardt-style jazz to life in a cosy pub setting. Great music, good vibes, and the perfect Sunday soundtrack!

Circle songs are an immersion in sound, creativity, and community. It is a group singing technique that involves creating music through improvisation and collaboration, challenging all participants to play, sing, invent, imagine, and explore.

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