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.
Des Hopkins Dixieland Jazz Band - Portlaoise Jazz Festival 2026
Deriving from Ireland’s original Guinness Jazz Band, so popular in the 80’s and 90’s, they have played and continue to play major jazz festivals, jazz clubs throughout Europe, with regular performances in Germany, Scandinavia, the UK, and Ireland.
Groovy Sunday Jazz Master Albums Series: Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto
Groovy Sunday Jazz Master Albums Series. "Getz/Gilberto" (featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim) Album Performed Live
Getz/Gilberto (1964) marks the moment bossa nova moved from Brazil into the centre of international jazz. By bringing Stan Getz together with João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, it introduced a new rhythmic feel and a quieter, more spacious approach to improvisation at a time when jazz was generally louder and more aggressive. “The Girl from Ipanema” became a global hit, but the album’s importance is bigger than the single: it changed how jazz musicians thought about time, texture, and restraint, and it opened the door for a long period of cross-Brazilian collaborations in the jazz world.
Pompe it Up – Live Gypsy Jazz Every Sunday
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!
The Hot House Big Band - Portlaoise Jazz Festival 2026
The Hot House Big Band, Ireland’s most exciting big band, is comprised of seventeen full time professional musicians and, since their launch in early 2010 they have been amazing their audiences with their skill and competence. The leader of the band, Mark Wilde, brings an ever changing repertoire to the bandstand courtesy of his large library of arrangements so there is always something new for the many afficianados that throng this big band’s many shows.
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.
John Moriarty & Richie Buckley Quartet
Guitarist John Moriarty and saxophonist Richie Buckley lead a dynamic quartet on the first Saturday of every month at Walters, Dún Laoghaire.
Newry Piano Festival: Leonard Bernstein reimagined with the Rob Barron Trio and Georgia Cécile
Leonard Bernstein was one of the titans of music making in the 20th century. His timeless compositions for choirs, soloists and orchestras remain essential parts of the musical canon along with the many great songs he wrote that have now become jazz standards. Among his most memorable creations are his extensive musical theatre compositions of which “West Side Story” is the most famous.
The Lee Meehan Organ Trio
Lee Meehan is a Dublin-based jazz/blues guitarist and vocalist who has been a dynamic force on Ireland's music scene for over 20 years. A Newpark Music Centre/DCU graduate, he has shared stages with top Irish and international artists at major venues and festivals, including Sligo Jazz, Cork Jazz, and Electric Picnic, Vicar st, The Olympia. His acclaimed 2023 debut album, Some Of Us Are Looking At The Stars, blends soulful originals with a fresh take on Tadd Dameron's
Newry Piano Festival: Sunday Morning Jazz with Rob Barron
Join us for a warm and uplifting Sunday-morning solo jazz piano concert celebrating the Great American Songbook. The programme features timeless works by George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Rodgers & Hart, and other Broadway masters whose songs have become enduring jazz standards.
Newry Piano Festival: Jazz Piano Masterclass
Join London based jazz pianist Rob Barron for a practical and inspiring jazz masterclass designed for beginner and intermediate musicians. This session explores the essentials of jazz harmony, how to approach a standard with clear and effective phrasing, accompaniment and voicing techniques for pianists and simple improvisation tools using accessible jazz scales.
Harry Connolly and the Blackrock Quartet
Join saxophonist Harry Connolly and The Blackrock Quartet for a relaxed Sunday session at Pier Head, Blackrock, one of Cork’s most welcoming live-music spots overlooking the harbour.
Pompe it Up – Live Gypsy Jazz Every Sunday
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!
Dock Street Jazz Club: Jim Mullen (UK)
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 Jim Mullen.