Jazz, Blues & Soul Lucky Dip
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.
The Dirty Jazz Club
The Dirty Jazz club have been a massive part of the Dublin Jazz scene for around 15 years. Their focus is on the exploration and deconstruction of songs and an emphasis on creating a depth and textural soundscape on the melody, form and feel of the tunes.
Sunday Jazz with the Lounge Quartet
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.
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.
International Jazz Day at Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club
Barry McCormack Trio & Organ Freeman
Barry McCormack - Guitar
Scott Flanigan - Organ
Shane O'Donovan - Drums
Charlie Mooney - Guitar/Vocals
Newpark Academy of Music – International Jazz Day Concert
Join us on Thursday, 30th of April at 7.00pm for a very special International Jazz Day celebration at IADT, Dún Laoghaire.
This year’s concert promises to be an unforgettable evening for performers and audiences alike. Marking International Jazz Day 2026, the event carries particular significance as it will be the first-ever student jazz performance in our new home on the IADT campus.
GMT Jazz Club
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.
DCU Jazz Graduates Showcase - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Bray Jazz will showcase some of the brightest and best of the next generation of Irish jazz at this afternoon showcase of ensemble music by graduates of the Dublin City University (DCU) BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance programme.
Cerys Hafana (Wales) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
A triple-harpist, singer and sonic explorer whose performances feel at once ancient yet utterly contemporary, Cerys Hafana’s music honours old songs and storytelling from Wales in a remarkable way.
Tommy Halferty Quartet - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Tommy Halferty has been instrumental in shaping the sound of Irish jazz, a guitarist who has been at the forefront of a vibrant jazz scene on this island for over half a century.
Mike Nielsen’s Sound Recipes (Irl) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Opening presentation in double bill with Fred Hersch Trio
Guitarist, composer and author, Mike Nielsen is a leading teacher of jazz guitar in Ireland. His unique style is influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Irish and world music genres.
Fred Hersch Trio (USA) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
A towering figure of contemporary jazz whose influence spans generations, Fred Hersch has shaped the language of the modern piano trio throughout a career marked by continuous reinvention.
Harold López-Nussa (Cuba) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Havana-born pianist Harold López-Nussa’s music pulses with the richness of Cuban music, with its distinct combination of classical, folk and popular music elements, as well as its embrace of jazz improvisation.
ÓNINAÓ - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
ÓNinaÓ are a captivating six-piece who blend traditional Brazilian rhythms, including samba and bossa nova, with bluesly guitars, electronics and pyschedelic rock.
Zaska - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
(If you’re buying tickets to main evening shows at Mermaid, Bray Town Hall or Whale Theatre in Greystones, admissions to these concerts is at a reduced price).