Pompe it Up – Live Gypsy Jazz Every Sunday
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!
Monday Swing Dance & Solo Jazz Classes with Free Social Dance
19:00 - 19:50 Intermediate Swing Dance Class. Admission €10 per person.
19:50 - 20:40 Beginner Solo Jazz Class. Admission €10 per person.
20:40 - 21:30 Beginner Swing Dance Class. Admission €10 per person.
21:30 - 22:00 Swing Social Dance & Jazz Jam. Free Entry.
Barry McCormack and Hugh Buckley
Bossa Nova, Blue Note and standards from the golden age of American song performed by guitar duo Hugh Buckley and Barry McCormack.
Waltons World Masters - Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio
Béla Fleck, Banjo
Edmar Castañeda, Harp
Antonio Sánchez, Drums
19-time Grammy Award winner Béla Fleck – the world’s premier banjo virtuoso and a celebrated musical adventurer – has both explored his instrument’s complex global history and unlocked the breadth of its possibilities. His remarkable career has taken him all over the musical map in a wide range of solo projects and collaborations.
Jazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)
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.
Jazz Camp for Girls CSM 2025
Join Jazz Camp for Girls, and meet like-minded girls aged 11-16, exploring jazz music and improvisation together, making up songs and experimenting, putting your own spin on classics, playing in a group and having lots of fun learning from inspiring women in jazz!
Pizza Jazz at Lucky's (Live Trio)
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.
Melissa Aldana Quartet
Melissa Aldana (sax)
Pablo Held (piano), Pablo Menares (bass) & Kush Adabey (drums).
Aldana was born in Santiago, Chile. She began playing the saxophone when she was six,under the influence and tuition of her father Marcos Aldana, also a professional saxophonist. Aldana began with alto, influenced by artists such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Michael Brecker. However, upon first hearing the music of Sonny Rollins, she switched to tenor; the first tenor saxophone she used was a Selmer Mark VI that had belonged to her grandfather.
Cooks But We're Chefs at The Cooler
This is a band that has to be seen live... ” - Hot Press
Cooks But We’re Chefs are a 7 piece band from Dublin and Kerry. Their sound encapsulates elements of house, funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop. The trio of vocalists backed by brass, dancey beats highlights their unique musical blend. Their highly energetic show has been well received across Ireland and the UK festival circuits with slots at Electric Picnic, Latitude UK, All Together Now, Body & Soul, Cork Jazz Festival, Bray Jazz Festival, Stendhal,qmain stage slots at Forbidden Fruit and Life Festival. A further two sold out headline shows in Dublin’s Grand Social, a sold out show in Cork's St.Lukes , Limerick’s Prima Volta and Jago in London have cemented Cooks as a fundamental live act to the Irish music scene.
Hot Jazz & Swing with the Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band
Just like Django Reinhardt’s quintessential gypsy jazz band of the 1930’s, the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’, the Tenters are a 5-piece jazz band following in the footsteps of the greats with their lineup of viola, bass and 3 guitars.
Gregory Porter Tribute show - Live at Dun Laoghaire Summerfest
Catch Bobby MC & The Dukes performing the music of Gregory Porter live in concert for one night only this July at Dun Laoghaire Summerfest
Live at this years Summerfest Featuring all of the hits from Gregory Porters back catalogue, this is a must see for all fans of the iconic modern jazz musician. From Hey Laura, to 1960 what, to Holding on and many more!
The Richie Buckley Quartet
The Richie Buckley Quartet return to their Thursday Night Residency Jazz Gig at Frank Ryans Pub in Smithfield.
The 115 Spot Jazz Jam Session
Live Jazz Jam Session in the heart of Cork City every Thursday from 9pm. Hosted by a house band of some of Cork’s finest jazzers & humans. All are welcome to participate for a tune or two. If that’s not your bag then simply take in the atmosphere with some food & refreshments served until late.
Melissa Aldana Quartet
Melissa Aldana (sax)
Pablo Held (piano), Pablo Menares (bass) & Kush Adabey (drums).
Aldana was born in Santiago, Chile. She began playing the saxophone when she was six,under the influence and tuition of her father Marcos Aldana, also a professional saxophonist. Aldana began with alto, influenced by artists such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Michael Brecker. However, upon first hearing the music of Sonny Rollins, she switched to tenor; the first tenor saxophone she used was a Selmer Mark VI that had belonged to her grandfather.