Join Brazilian Guitar Duo Gustavo de Morais and Robson Rocha at Riverbank Arts Centre for an enchanting instrumental concert titled ‘Essas Mulheres’, dedicated to celebrating the works of female Brazilian composers.

CULTURE NIGHT 2024 - "Jazz Italiano: Classic Songs Reimagined” concert by trio "Dolce Vita, in Jazz"

A celebration of Italy's most iconic songs, transformed by the improvisational spirit of jazz. As we journey through heartfelt ballads and lively anthems from legendary artists like Mina, Ornella Vanoni, and Fiorella Mannoia, you'll experience familiar melodies in a new, exhilarating light.

Join award winning Actor- Singer Juliette Crosbie for an evening of Jazz Standards. Spanning the 20s, 30s and 40s,dive into the best loved tunes from the prohibition era and beyond with classics from Cole Porter, Gershwin and Berlin.

Step back in time with The Honeydews as they present The Story of the Andrews Sisters- a dazzling journey through the rise, the rivalries and the scandals of the iconic trio that defined an era.  This isn’t just a concert; it’s a full-throttle dive into the highs and lows of the sisters’ tumultuous career, from their chart-topping hits to the dramatic tales of fame, greed and betrayal.

Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Mermaid Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Seckou Keita to the stage this September.Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Punctuate the year with a selection of seasonal Frank Sinatra interludes. In this lunchtime concert, leading Sinatra exponent Sean Hession and his stellar jazz trio perform autumnal classics from the Great American Songbook, evoking a mellow mood. 

Mermaid Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Seckou Keita to the stage this September.Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Mermaid Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Seckou Keita to the stage this September.Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Mermaid Arts Centre are delighted to welcome Seckou Keita to the stage this September.Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora (African Harp) virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Veteran Irish composer and jazz pianist Jim Doherty, with Dave Fleming (bass) and Miles Drennan (drums), are joined by legendary singer and interpreter of songs, Honor Heffernan, in a programme of music by Irving Berlin, the man who brought you Alexander’s Ragtime Band, White Christmas, and everything in between.

Step back in time with The Honeydews as they present The Story of the Andrews Sisters- a dazzling journey through the rise, the rivalries and the scandals of the iconic trio that defined an era.  This isn’t just a concert; it’s a full-throttle dive into the highs and lows of the sisters’ tumultuous career, from their chart-topping hits to the dramatic tales of fame, greed and betrayal.

Formed in 2021 Jazzabelles are an all ‘female led’ band, who’s aim is to make a difference and encourage more female artists to take part in jam sessions, festivals and live events. Introducing jazz to a wider audience is one of the paramount goals in their endeavour and they pride themselves on playing standards with a fresh sensitive and collaborative approach so listeners can recognise and relate to the music instantly.

Gediminas Karkaukas makes a welcome return to St. Anne’s Church in a new collaboration with Bassist Cormac O’Brien. This is an opportunity for Dublin audiences to hear these two gifted performers before they go on to perform in Chicago and Carnegie Hall in New York. 

They will have a fresh program of new arrangements of Karkauskas' debut album, Lost Suite as well as some carefully chosen and discerning jazz standards. 

The all-star ‘Artifacts Trio’ – flautist Nicole Mitchell, cellist Tomeka Reid and drummer Mike Reed – have long been recognized as torchbearers of Chicago’s renowned jazz scene. The trio consists of members of The Art Ensemble of Chicago and The Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM) i.e. the historically vital, leading-edge Chicago arts organization, which began in 1965.