We simply couldn’t have a Blues & Jazz Week without Kyron Bourke and Linley Hamilton. We’ve had some amazing nights in The Court House with their cool, contemporary jazz set. And now with guitarist Mateusz Chmielewski and guest drummer, the quartet's repertoire will feature the songs of Nick Cave, Sinead O’Connor, Elbow, Stevie Wonder, Leonard Cohen, Joy Division, Kylie Minogue, Tom Waits, Lou Reed and other legendary acts.

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.

"...stirring in both its energetic responses to Donegan's original compositions and the sheer panache of the solo extemporisations. ” - Jazzwise

John Donegan, UK based and originally from Cork, is a modern jazz pianist and composer. His music has been featured on the BBC, Jazz FM, RTE and independent radio stations in UK and Ireland. He has performed with a variety of UK, Irish and International artists, including Art Blakey, Art Farmer, Barney Kessel and Greg Abate, Louis Stewart and many more.

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.

The Richie Buckley Quartet return to their Thursday Night Residency Jazz Gig at Frank Ryans Pub in Smithfield.

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.

Ella Fitzgerald is probably the most beloved jazz singer of all time, with hits like Manhattan, Summertime, Bewitched and Lady is a Tramp. 

Amassing 13 Grammy Awards and 40 million albums sales over an astounding 60-plus year career, Ella could effortlessly cross over between sultry ballads, intricate jazz arrangements and light pop tunes, and could imitate any instrument of the orchestra. Born in 1917, Ella worked with all the greats including Ellington, Basie, Sinatra, Gillespie, Armstrong (or perhaps we should say they worked with her!) and she packed out venues worldwide during her career, including Dublin’s Adelphi Theatre in 1964 and the Cork Jazz Festival in 1982. Her greatest legacy is probably the Songbook Series, recorded between 1956 and 1981, considered a cornerstone of 20th century recorded popular music, representing some of the finest interpretations of the greater part of the musical canon known as the Great American Songbook.

Dana Masters was born and raised in the deep south of the United States by family who ushered in and were deeply involved with the Civil Rights Movement of the 50’s and 60’s. Granddaughter of a celebrated Civil Rights Activist, Dana is a storyteller at heart and draws on a rich musical heritage. Dana weaves elements of soul, funk, and R&B into her explorations of the jazz and soul sound.

Come celebrate the most exciting new artists in jazz, funk and soul, with singer Madi McCullough and her band, followed by The Living Groove jazz-funk quintet. Join us for an upbeat gig in the intimate surroundings of our upstairs bar, The Drawing Room. Booking essential as numbers are limited.

Meet Madi, a captivating singer from Bangor, whose deep passion for jazz, soul, samba and afrobeat fuels every performance. Her musical journey began with the rich, sample-heavy beats of 90s hip-hop, sparking a love that has only grown deeper over time. Drawing inspiration from legendary voices like Sarah Vaughan, Esperanza Spalding, and Gretchen Parlato, Madi has cultivated a unique sound that blends timeless jazz with a fresh neo-soul twist.

With music from the 1920s to present, Madi’s set, performed with her new trio in our upstairs space, the Drawing Room, promises an evening of rhythm, groove, and everything jazz.

Bangor Blues & Jazz Week is kindly supported by Ards & North Down Borough Council and sponsored by Beamish.

More information at: https://openhousefestival.com/

A vocalist of jazz and singer of blues, Victoria has been working professionally as a singer in Northern Ireland for almost 20 years, playing to enamoured crowds from Derry's Venue 2013 to Belfast's Grand Opera House. Her debut album, 'Unfit the Picture', showcases her diverse musical tastes and vocal versatility and is an exploration of the voice with accompaniment by virtuoso harpist Ursula Burns. Her second album, ‘Sophisticated Lady’, was recorded with Scott Flanigan on piano.

Boom Strutt Brass Band is a New Orleans brass band born and based in Belfast. The group was founded in 2018, by Colette, after a trip to New Orleans in 2017 sparked a love for everything second line. Band manager and drummer Colette Campbell, past lead trumpeter and writer Keith Watterson and, lead singer and saxophonist, Peter Cullen were instrumental in the band’s formation and life.

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.

John Donegan, UK based and originally from Cork, is a modern jazz pianist and composer. His music has been featured on the BBC, Jazz FM, RTE and independent radio stations in UK and Ireland.

Donegan’s major influences have been the likes of Bill Evans, Kenny Barron, Wynton Kelly, Bud Powell, Chic Corea and Keith Jarrett.

One of Ireland’s most respected jazz musicians, Nigel Mooney, brings his latest project Organ Works to Arthur’s for a night of vibrant, straight-ahead jazz. Featuring Scott Flanigan on organ and Dominic Mullan on drums, this powerful trio explores the rich possibilities of the classic organ trio format, blending groove, improvisation, and interplay.