Arthur's Jam session is strictly jazz, but all musicians and listeners are welcome 

Doors at 8 / Jam starts at 8:30

Full backline provided

Swing into action this Wednesday night at Killester Donnycarney Football Club, with a powerhouse performance by The Essential Big Band—Dublin’s longest-running big band! From 9:30PM to 11:30PM, enjoy the bold brass, smooth sax, and timeless swing of a full 17-piece ensemble as they bring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and more to life. It’s a feel-good night of classic big band favourites in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your friends and soak up the great vibes—live big band music has never sounded so good!

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.

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.

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.

Irish Jazz Harpist

For all of you experiencing post-Christmas blues, Sorcha Mc Cague promises a special evening at Arthur’s Jazz Club with her unique jazz quartet. Harp is not a typical instrument in jazz music with a few historic exceptions.

Red Line Jazz are a hard-swinging quartet of Dublin professionals playing a repitoire of hard-bop, post-bop, and contemporary jazz. The band changes it up every week, but the vibe stays the same; serious swing, serious sound!

Coke Lane Pizza kitchen open til 21:30

Portlaoise Jazz Festival takes place from January 30^th – February 1^st in a multi-day celebration of live jazz across Portlaoise, Co. Laois, presenting a diverse programme of performances in venues throughout the town.

Susannah de Wrixon - Vocals
​​​​​​​Conor Linehan - Pianist

Susannah and Conor have been working together for over 30 years. For this concert they have chosen

Saxophonist, flautist, and producer Chip Wickham casts a formidable shadow across the UK jazz scene. From his early days in the UK breakbeat scene to a 17-year collaboration with Gondwana Records, Chip has crafted a series of acclaimed solo albums drawing on spiritual jazz, 60s British jazz, and contemporary influences like Jazzanova and The Cinematic Orchestra.

Dublin- based jazz guitarist and vocalist Lee Meehan has been a vibrant presence on the Irish music scene for over twenty years. Initially making his mark in blues and soul circles, he performed with notable acts such as Don Baker, The 9 Bars, Gotcha!, The Business, Rob Strong and Damien Dempsey.

Zak Irvine is a Belfast-based jazz pianist and bandleader originally from Bangor. He is currently studying a BMus in Music at Queen’s University. With a foundation in classical music, Zak has honed his piano technique from a young age, developing a polished and versatile style.

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.

Join Ireland's King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats as they return to The Whale for an intimate stripped back performance of their smash hit KINGS OF SWING TOUR

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.