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.
The Essential Big Band
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!
Yussef Dayes - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
YUSSEF DAYES is a tour-de-force behind the drums. Widely recognised as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, watching the South London-raised producer, composer and drummer perform is an exhilarating combo of technical prowess, intensity and emotion – leaving audiences in no doubt as to the role of rhythm in channelling spiritual energy.
Music Network Presents: Bill Laurance
Experience the electrifying sound world of Grammy-winning pianist and composer Bill Laurance.
This October, Music Network presents one of the most inventive voices in contemporary jazz. A founding member of five-time Grammy Award-winning group Snarky Puppy, Bill has wowed audiences around the globe with his genre-defying performances and compositions.
Hot Jazz & Swing with the Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band
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.
The 115 Spot Jazz Jam Session
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.
Momoko Gill - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
Fresh from her critically acclaimed collaboration Clay with Matthew Herbert, Momoko steps forward in her own right for the first time with her remarkable debut solo album.
Red Line Jazz
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
The Richie Buckley Quartet
The Richie Buckley Quartet return to their Thursday Night Residency Jazz Gig at Frank Ryans Pub in Smithfield.
Riversphere feat. Iain Ballamy & Rob Luft - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
The complex interconnectedness of rivers and the surrounding environment is defined as Riversphere. This concept shares similarities to the interconnectivity between musical genres, the players, the listener and the performance itself. The collective experience is achieved through a shared flow state.
Jazz Festival Club at The Metropole – Friday - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
The Jazz Festival Club at The Metropole Hotel returns for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, bringing live music to multiple stages throughout one of the festival's most historic venues.
Friday's programme runs across the Ballroom, Douglas Vance, Met Bar, Merchant Restaurant and Lobby, with music continuing late into the night.
Music Network Presents: Bill Laurance
Experience the electrifying sound world of Grammy-winning pianist and composer Bill Laurance.
This October, Music Network presents one of the most inventive voices in contemporary jazz. A founding member of five-time Grammy Award-winning group Snarky Puppy, Bill has wowed audiences around the globe with his genre-defying performances and compositions.
The Music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with Keyon Harrold and Marcus Strickland - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
When Miles Davis and John Coltrane shared the bandstand, they changed the trajectory of American music forever. This October, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival welcomes two contemporary pioneers who carry that very same revolutionary spirit.
Jason Moran - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
Jazz pianist, composer, and artist Jason Moran hails from Houston, TX. He’s an alumnus of the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Jaki Byard. Upon graduation, he studied with Andrew Hill and Muhal Richard Abrams. Moran’s 18-year relationship with Blue Note Records produced 9 highly acclaimed recordings. His groundbreaking trio, The Bandwagon (with bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits) is currently celebrating their 20th anniversary.