Spend your Sunday evenings at Searsons of Baggot Street with their weekly jazz series led by Dublin-based vocalist and percussionist Cormac Kenevey. A staple of the Dublin jazz scene, Kenevey has been critically acclaimed for his recordings, live tours, and performances.

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!

David Lyttle presents Grammy-nominated Pat Bianchi, one of today’s most revered Hammond organ players. Mentored by Joey DeFrancesco, he has worked in the groups of legends Pat Martino and Lou Donaldson and tours worldwide with his own trio.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or behind in admin tasks like booking gigs, social media, or starting that funding application? Procrastinating the other aspects of project management that make up a portfolio career?

You’re not alone! Join IMC for ‘Music Admin Mondays’, a 4-week, low-pressure, high-reward drop-in online series designed to help you finally tackle the ‘business side’ of your music. Each session provides a structured, supportive environment where you can focus, with guidance and peer accountability to help you get things done.

Bossa Nova, Blue Note and standards from the golden age of American song performed by guitar duo Hugh Buckley and Barry McCormack.

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

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.

with Kevin James Delaney on keys, Kevin Malone on drums and Conor Brady on guitar

Kevin and the collection of musicians operating under the name Telegraph have been playing for many years in the Dublin area, although events (dear boy) from covid onwardhave curtailed performances for the past number of years. The upcoming gig in Arthurs will be the first in a run of gigs in 2026 that will pave the way for the autumn release of new material.

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.

Scott Flanigan - piano with Andrew McCoubrey on drums and Rohan Armstrong on bass.

From the mid-1960s until the present day, the Beatles have held a fascination for jazz musicians, with jazz greats such as Count Basie, Herbie Hancock and Brad Mehldau all recording numerous songs by the Fab Four.

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!

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.

Venue The Studio

Paul G. Smyth
Lisa Dowdall

“A revelation … His approach to the piano is utterly original”
The New York City Jazz Record

“One of the great contemporary pianists”
The Free Jazz Collective