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.

Join Jazz Camp for Girls and explore jazz music and improvisation with like-minded girls, making up songs and experimenting, playing in a group and have fun learning from inspiring women in jazz!

Jazz Camp for Girls* is a 3-day music summer camp at DCU, Dublin for 11-16 year old girls to explore and learn about jazz music, composition and improvisation in a supportive and fun environment, that also celebrates the role of women working in music.

International multi award-winning superstar Michael Bublé has announced two huge open-air summer 2026 shows for Ireland. The Croke Park headline artist will perform live at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 27^th June and Limerick’s Thomond Park Stadium on 28^th June, subject to licence.

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!

Tengu Jazz is back this July. We welcome back special guests The Michael Buckley Quartet performing "Giant Steps" the legendary album from John Coltrane, celebrating 100 years of the life and music of Coltrane.

Calling all Joni Mitchell fans! Tickets on sale for an extra special Jazz Night at GMT in July!

Shadows and Light, a four peace group who perform a wonderful, intimate show called Songs and Stories of Joni Mitchell are delighted to bring the show to Glass Mask Theatre Jazz Club this July.

Tengu Jazz is back this July. We welcome back special guests The Michael Buckley Quartet performing "Giant Steps" the legendary album from John Coltrane, celebrating 100 years of the life and music of Coltrane.

Formed in Dublin in 2004 by Argentinean musician Ariel Hernandez, Lunfardia became a regular presence at venues and festivals around Ireland, performing an exciting mix of Latin American songs and dance tunes. The passionate and soulful singing of Hernandez, combined with his eclectic jazz-folk guitar style, blended perfectly with the violin, bass, accordion and percussion of the ensemble in Ariel’s own intricate arrangements.

Belfast‑based pianist Jozef Dani is a world‑class Slovak musician, celebrated for virtuosic playing and original compositions. Dedicating himself to music from an early age, Jozef’s playing is deeply influenced by Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and the late-great Chick Corea. Jozef has toured extensively across Europe and has recorded with the likes of Eugen Vizvary, among many others.

Jazz improv

Mike Nielsen, Guitarist, composer, author, inventor, Mike Nielsen is a lecturer in jazz at the Technical University, Dublin. His three main research topics include, improvisation, rhythm and microtonality. His diverse performance experience ranges from Dixieland—Modern—Microtonality. His unique style is influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Irish and world music genres. Featured on 25 recordings, Mike’s most notable recordings are with Dave Liebman (Ex Miles Davis) with whom he has also toured with.

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.

PUTTING THE ZING BACK INTO SWING.

If you are of the age who remembers the nostalgic years of the thirties, forties, fifties, and sixties, the great songs of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, The Rat Pack, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, The Great Big Band Era, Bing Crosby , Ella Fitzgerald , and many more.

Colm Lindsay and band perform a range of original material spanning jazz, funk, and Irish traditional influences.

Susannah de Wrixon
Jim Doherty
The Delmaine String Quartet

Jazz suprimo Jim Doherty has his yearly get together with all rounder Susannah de Wrixon with the esteemed company of The Delmaine string Quartet. The jazz and classical worlds collide and the spoken and sung word sit happily together. Award winning actress finds tunes to make the heart sing and lift all spirits. It's a yearly event that we love to share.

Presented by Susannah de Wrixon

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
Troy Miller, conductor

A one of a kind phenomenon with a voice like no other, two-time Grammy Award-winner Gregory Porter comes to the National Concert Hall for the first time.