Bray International Jazz Festival returns for its fourth Culture Night to the lovely St. Saviour’s Church in Rathdrum to present ‘Ebb & Flow’; saxophonist Michael Buckley’s critically acclaimed quartet.

Ebb and Flow is a new and entirely original project from the Dublin bandleader and saxophonist, who is accompanied by three of the great players of contemporary Irish jazz: Greg Felton (piano), Barry Donohue (bass) and Shane O’Donovan (drums).

The group released their debut album to critical acclaim on the Livia Label in the Spring. The music is modern, tender, and exciting, featuring daring up-tempo post-bop tunes, beautiful ballads, and imaginative improvisation.

Join musician Bobby Mc for a night of jazz classics at Rendezvous Jazz Club.

If you're a fan of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, this is not to be missed! Bobby brings the energy and passion to his performances that these jazz legends deserve.

Join us for Éigse Terenure – Friday Night Music Combo, a vibrant celebration of culture through an exciting variety of art & music genres.

Following on from a highly successful sold-out event on Culture Night over the last two years Éigse Terenure welcomes you to another extraordinary evening of music, celebrating an array of genres that promise to enchant and inspire.

Derry-born but Dublin-residing guitarist Tommy Halferty has been a defining force in Ireland’s jazz scene for over four decades. He has played with some of jazz’s finest musicians, such as Lee Konitz and Benny Golson. Now approaching his 80th year, Tommy’s life is the subject of an 11-part documentary series from Director / Producer Peter Moc that explores his remarkable journey— from his early influences and formative encounters to his extensive career as a performer, composer, and educator.

CHANGO Flamenco-Jazz Fusion is an exciting project with Fatima Lucia ( Flamenco dancer and vocals) from Andalusia, French-North African Alain Halimi (clarinet), Denis Mc Auliff ( Irish mandolin) and Spanish Flamenco guitarist Javier Mula. This collaboration merges from the lifelong musical experiences of these four artists, exploring innovation and fusion from a place of knowledge and respect for the traditions of their different backgrounds. A night of live music and dance.

Late night Jazz on Culture Night-carry on into Brenda Bourke and Richie Buckley for a back room gig.

The sweetest tone and finest groove!

9pm till late!

Denis Scully ~ sax / Diarmuid Lally ~ bass / Luke Howard ~ piano / Dylan Lynch ~ drums.

Kevin Lawlor presents ‘Cluster Funk’

Cluster Funk led by renowned jazz drummer and educator Kevin Lawlor will perform jazz and groove music by artists including Thundercat, Norah Jones, Andre 3000, Mark Guliana, Erykah Badu, Jorja Smith, Terrace Blanchard, Robert Glasper and more… The band also use well known Hip Hop grooves with Jazz standards played over them as an alternative take on jazz fusion. Expect everything from Organ driven Funk to Ambient Jazz.

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.

Patrice, a French Saxophonist is bringing us a new jazz quartet featuring Australian pianist Greg Lloyd, bassist Cormac O’Brien, and drummer Michael McCarthy. Together, they will perform classic jazz standards taken from the repertoire of the 1950’s and 60’s as well as some original compositions.

A vibrant musical journey through Polish heritage, reimagined with a modern jazz twist.

You're invited to a Sunday afternoon where Polish soul meets jazz groove. This isn't just a concert; it's a vibrant, living soundscape. Join us at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, upstairs at Dolans in Limerick for an unforgettable performance by the captivating Kasia Eliasz Quintet.

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.

Time Out is a 1959 studio album by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, often linked to the cool jazz and West Coast jazz movements. This album was inspired by musical traditions Brubeck encountered while touring Eurasia on a U.S. State Department and one key influence came from Turkey, where he heard street musicians playing in 9/8 time, a structure rarely used in Western music.

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.

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.