enny Hallahan is an Irish bassist and composer originally from Kildare, now based between Bundoran and Sligo. Her work focuses on original music that blends groove-based forms, strong melodic writing, and open structures for improvisation and ensemble interaction.

Born in Ulaanbaatar and now based in Germany, Enji (Erkhembayar Enkhjargal ) has achieved widespread critical acclaim for the manner in which she has brought the ancient vocal traditions of Mongolia into bold new territory.

When piano trio Origin Story released their debut album five years ago it earned high praise, and was named Irish Times jazz album of the year.

Opening presentation in double bill with Eddie Henderson’s Miles Legacy

CEO Experiment were for a decade from around 2010 one of the most highly regarded and successful piano trios in Ireland.

Veteran trumpeter Eddie Henderson’s jazz credentials run deep.   A central member of Herbie Hancock’s 1970s band, Henderson received his first trumpet lessons from none other than Louis Armstrong, whose musical imprint echoes throughout his playing style.

(If you’re buying tickets to main evening shows at Mermaid, Bray Town Hall or Whale Theatre, tickets for these shows are offered at a reduced price.)

This Dublin-based jazz collective have been so successful with their renowned sessions at O’Regan’s in the city centre that they’re known by the name of the venue where they knock it out of the park, week after week!

Funkmeisters Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 to rave reviews.

The album showcased the tight grooves and catchy hooks that had made the quartet such a popular live band on Ireland’s music scene.

Venue The Studio

Catherine Sikora

Joanna Mattrey

From New York to Paris to the wild coastline of the West of Ireland: “Bones, Rocks and Jackhammers,” is a concert reflecting on place, nature and the environment.

Grab a pizza and a pint and enjoy some live jazz provided by some of Dublin's finest musicians. Expect tunes by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Weather Report and Sun Ra.

Glass Mask Theatre

Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz music. With a nod to New York of the 1970's, GMT welcomes you to sit back and enjoy a glorious playlist of live jazz in our elegant boutique theatre.

After celebrating the 10th anniversary of his groundbreaking album In the Moment, Makaya McCraven continues to push the boundaries of what we call jazz – inviting you on a journey through time, space, and culture. With his latest album, In These Times – the result of over seven years of relentless work – he presents a fusion of improvisation, innovative rhythms, and deep cultural references.

A themed show celebrating the moon and the stars. Leading Sinatra exponent Sean Hession accompanied by talented jazz trio of pianist Myles Drennan, double-bassist Dave Fleming and Tom Dunne on drums, performs a lunchtime concert of moonlit, stellar classics, in the intimate setting of the John Field Room.

This quartet brings together Irish guitarist John Moriarty and US pianist Randy Ingram, joined by bassist Dave Redmond and drummer Shane O’Donovan. The collaboration builds on a shared musical history, including Moriarty’s 2013 album Echoes (Lyte Records), which features Ingram on piano.

Let's get together and play jazz standards! Get your chord changes from iRealPro, and the heads from the Real Book. All and any instruments and singers are welcome. This is an event organized by the community.