CEO Experiment - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Opening presentation in double bill with Eddie Henderson’s Miles Legacy
CEO Experiment were for a decade from around 2010 one of the most highly regarded and successful piano trios in Ireland.
Eddie Henderson ‘Miles Legacy’ (USA) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Veteran trumpeter Eddie Henderson’s jazz credentials run deep. A central member of Herbie Hancock’s 1970s band, Henderson received his first trumpet lessons from none other than Louis Armstrong, whose musical imprint echoes throughout his playing style.
Dock Street Jazz Club: Nigel Mooney (IRL)
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 Neil Yates (UK).
Yurodny (Ireland) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
(If you’re buying tickets to main evening shows at Mermaid, Bray Town Hall or Whale Theatre, tickets for these shows are offered at a reduced price.)
O’Regan’s Quartet - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
This Dublin-based jazz collective have been so successful with their renowned sessions at O’Regan’s in the city centre that they’re known by the name of the venue where they knock it out of the park, week after week!
Chief Keegan (Irl) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Funkmeisters Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 to rave reviews.
The album showcased the tight grooves and catchy hooks that had made the quartet such a popular live band on Ireland’s music scene.
Jazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)
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.
Metronome: Bones, Rocks and Jackhammers
Venue The Studio
Catherine Sikora
Joanna Mattrey
From New York to Paris to the wild coastline of the West of Ireland: “Bones, Rocks and Jackhammers,” is a concert reflecting on place, nature and the environment.
Rendezvous Jazz Club Jam Session: Hosted by Cookin’ Dublin
Cookin’ Dublin will be hosting a new jam session series once a month in Dún Laoghaire.
First Wednesday of every month you’ll find us at the brand-new jazz club - Rendezvous Jazz Club upstairs in Walter’s Dún Laoghaire.
The Leon Buckley Quartet
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.
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!
GMT Jazz Club
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.
CEO Experiment at Kirkos
IMC are very grateful to our friends at Kirkos for hosting this event.
“...three of the most outstanding exponents of their respective instruments in a city whose burgeoning jazz/improvised music scene punches well above its weight.”(All About Jazz)
DUETS Live at Teeling Distillery
For Culture Date with Dublin 8 Festival, Irish Women in Jazz presents 'DUETS Live' honouring 1987 recording by jazz greats Carmen & Betty
Join Irish Women in Jazz to celebrate Culture Date with Dublin 8 at Teeling Distillery!