Irish Jazz History and Archives presents Ireland’s first lady of song Honor Heffernan

Honor Heffernan needs no introduction; she has been thrilling Irish jazz audiences with her unique voice for more years than we care to remember. Her long-time partnerships with Louis Stewart, Jim Doherty and Noel Kelehan are some of the high points in the lineage of Irish jazz. Honor is sounding as great as ever and it’s a rare honour (pun intended) to get to hear her in an intimate setting performing songs from the classic jazz repertoire and beyond.

From Chicago roots to New York jazz royalty, US pianist Greg Murphy has carved a path through the world of music, bridging generations with innovation and fearless creativity. A longtime collaborator with Coltrane drummer Rashied Ali, Greg has shared stages with everyone from Ornette Coleman to Carlos Santana.

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.

Miles Davis: A Century in Sound

Celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis at Arthur’s Jazz Club, Dublin, in a night that honors the full spectrum of his extraordinary career. From bebop beginnings to the cool jazz classics, from modal masterpieces to groundbreaking fusion, experience the genius of a true jazz legend brought to life.

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.

Drawing on music from the likes of Chet Baker, George Benson, Frank Sinatra and some 50s and 60s hard-bop alongside a broad mix of music from the jazz tradition.

Sunday Jazz at the United Arts Club
Relax into a Sunday afternoon of jazz in the elegant surroundings of the United Arts Club.

The Lounge Quartet have built up a strong following in their Sunday tenure at Walters. Delivering swinging standards from the Great American Songbook, this jazz band is sure to provide the ideal soundtrack to your chill out Sunday.

Organ Freeman – Irish jazz organ trio

Organ Freeman specialises in the music of the bebop and hard bop idioms of the early 1950s and 60s. Playing standards by composers such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, and many more in the classic organ trio format.

Spend your Sunday evenings at Searsons of Baggot Street with their weekly jazz series led by Dublin-based vocalist and percussionist Cormac Kenevey. A staple of the Dublin jazz scene, Kenevey has been critically acclaimed for his recordings, live tours, and performances.

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.

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!

Derry-born Tommy Halferty, widely regarded as the elder statesman of Irish jazz guitar, has forged a remarkable career shaped by a rich blend of influences and styles. Renowned for his expressive tone, harmonic sophistication, and lyrical improvisation, he remains one of the most distinctive voices in Irish jazz.

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.

Derry-born Tommy Halferty, widely regarded as the elder statesman of Irish jazz guitar, has forged a remarkable career shaped by a rich blend of influences and styles. Renowned for his expressive tone, harmonic sophistication, and lyrical improvisation, he remains one of the most distinctive voices in Irish jazz.