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Oct

Jazz Improv! (The Big Jam) - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026

15:00 | Ireland, Cork - The Crane Lane Theatre

The longest running jam session in the country hosted by Paul Dunlea returns for an afternoon giving musicians of all levels the opportunity to perform with some of the best musicians at the Cork Heritage Pubs City-Wide Jazz Festival Club.Get in early and bring your axe.!

Jam Session
26
Oct

Rory McCarthy and Hugh Dillon - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026

18:00 | Ireland, Cork - Coughlan’s

A set of original compositions and jazz-infused contemporary pieces by Rory McCarthy & Hugh Dillon featuring Davie Ryan - Drums and Mikey O'Connell - Bass

Cork Jazz Festival
26
Oct

Paul Dunlea Quintet - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026

19:00 | Ireland, Cork - The Crane Lane Theatre

This annual gig on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons of the Jazz festival has become one of the most sought after of the festival. Paul Dunlea assembles the best of all visiting Jazz musicians as well as some of the best national and regional improvisors around. Previous years have seen Grammy winners, festival headliners and musicians that would normally play sold out stadiums join Dunlea for this now legendary session.

Cork Jazz Festival
26
Oct

Barry McCormack and Hugh Buckley

19:30 | Ireland, Dublin - The Blind Pig Speakeasy

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

Residency
26
Oct

Arthur's Jazz Jam

20:00 | Ireland, Dublin - Arthur's

Arthur’s jazz jam is a dedicated jazz jam in Dublin’s leading jazz venue.

Strictly jazz — musicians and listeners welcome. Come down to sit in and play, or just catch the session. Guaranteed to be a night of great music by some of Dublin’s leading and up-and-coming players.

Jam Session
26
Oct

Dock Street Jazz Club: Keyon Harrold meets David Lyttle (US/IRL)

20:30 | United Kingdom - The American Bar

Our weekly jazz club curated by MOBO nominated drummer David Lyttle. The best Irish and International Jazz musicians, in the intimate setting of our upstairs bar. This week features Keyon Harrold and David Lyttle (US/IRL)

Gig
20:00 | Ireland, Dublin - Pavilion Theatre

Martin Taylor Standards Tour with special guests Hugh Buckley & John Moriarty - The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a celebration of timeless standards

Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE is renowned internationally for his warm stage presence, dazzling fingerstyle technique, and unforgettable interpretations, Martin has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning six decades, including collaborations with Stéphane Grappelli, Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, and many of the world’s greatest jazz musicians.

Concert
28
Oct

The Leon Buckley Quartet

20:00 | Ireland - Egan's

Jazz at Egan’s of Aungier Street with The Leon Buckley Quartet every Wednesday from 8pm performing standards, with a mix of classic swing tunes and modern grooves.

Residency
28
Oct

Pizza Jazz at Lucky's (Live Trio)

20:00 | Ireland - Lucky's

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.

Gig
29
Oct

Hot Jazz & Swing with the Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band

20:00 | Ireland, Dublin - Walters Bar

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.

Residency
29
Oct

The 115 Spot Jazz Jam Session

20:00 | Ireland - 115 Cafe & Wine Bar

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.

Jam Session
29
Oct

ECM 2026 : Craig Taborn Solo & Craig Taborn - Peter Evans Duo

20:30 | Ireland, Dublin - The National Concert Hall

Craig Taborn, piano
Peter Evans, trumpet

Open to all kinds of new music drawn from jazz, European folk forms and contemporary classical ideas, NCH celebrates the trailblazing independent German label, ECM.

Concert
29
Oct

Red Line Jazz

20:30 | Ireland - The Circular

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

Residency
29
Oct

The Richie Buckley Quartet

20:30 | Ireland - Frank Ryans

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

Residency
19:30 | Ireland, Wexford - Wexford Arts Centre

Melanie O’Reilly Trio with special guest Tommy Halferty on guitar

"Le Jazz est Revenu” - A celebration of French songs in jazz and film and much more

Legends of international and Irish jazz are coming together for an exceptional live performance. Melanie O’Reilly returns with her highly popular show  "Le Jazz est Revenu" , with special guest guitarist Tommy Halferty and Derek Whyte on bass, for this very special night celebrating French songs & songwriters in jazz and film. 

Gig