...gorgeous songs, impeccable beats and exceptional vocals... ” - Nialler9

Jess Kav is an alternative soul artist and multidisciplinary performer from Dublin, whose work explores the intersections of music, social activism, and personal transformation. After studying at London’s Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Jess has focused on songwriting, touring, recording, writing and social change.

Join a trio of Dublin's finest to celebrate the music of the incomparable Nina Simone.

Featuring vocalist Jennifer McMahon, pianist Cormac Kenny and double bass player Fionn Ruadh

Doors at 8:30pm, Music from 9pm

Admission is free, suggested donations are welcome

Following last year’s  Mingus-themed quintet gig, this performance sees an expanded lineup interpreting music by some of the genre’s most iconic innovators, including McCoy Tyner, Eric Dolphy, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Ornette Coleman, and Herbie Hancock.

We call it Jazz is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in the heart of Temple Bar, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest ‘hot jazz’ tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation—a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of jazz’s living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Get your tickets now for We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Dublin!

We call it Jazz is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in the heart of Temple Bar, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest ‘hot jazz’ tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation—a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of jazz’s living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Get your tickets now for We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Dublin!

A Brazilian Serenade honours the iconic Brazilian music styles—bossa nova and samba—that brought Brazil international recognition. This intimate concert presents classic songs reinterpreted with a modern touch, blending tradition and fresh personal expression.

Robson Diem, a singer and guitarist originally from Brazil and now based in Malmö, Sweden, has become well-known in the Skåne region. Since 2020, he has performed at the Malmö Festival, toured across Sweden, played in Copenhagen, and shared Brazilian music worldwide aboard cruise ships.

Rendezvous Jazz Club invites you to join us for our Boutique Cabaret Night with Swing Version at The Venue at Walters. Step into a world where the intoxicating rhythms of jazz come alive in an atmosphere dripping with glamour and sophistication.

Shaun is an up-and-coming jazz guitarist and composer who has performed and worked with well-known artists both inside and outside the world of jazz including Aleka Potinga, Patrice Brun, Bricknasty, Amelia DeCarteret and others.

The Tokyo Jazz Joints project is a critically acclaimed documentary project capturing the world of Japanese Jazz listening cafes, known as jazz kissa. Join us for a truly intimate listening experience curated by Philip Arneill, creator and photographer of the Tokyo Jazz Joints project, as he brings his immersive listening event from Belfast for the first time to The Court House Bangor.

We simply couldn’t have a Blues & Jazz Week without Kyron Bourke and Linley Hamilton. We’ve had some amazing nights in The Court House with their cool, contemporary jazz set. And now with guitarist Mateusz Chmielewski and guest drummer, the quartet's repertoire will feature the songs of Nick Cave, Sinead O’Connor, Elbow, Stevie Wonder, Leonard Cohen, Joy Division, Kylie Minogue, Tom Waits, Lou Reed and other legendary acts.

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.

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.

"...stirring in both its energetic responses to Donegan's original compositions and the sheer panache of the solo extemporisations. ” - Jazzwise

John Donegan, UK based and originally from Cork, is a modern jazz pianist and composer. His music has been featured on the BBC, Jazz FM, RTE and independent radio stations in UK and Ireland. He has performed with a variety of UK, Irish and International artists, including Art Blakey, Art Farmer, Barney Kessel and Greg Abate, Louis Stewart and many more.

Dana Masters was born and raised in the deep south of the United States by family who ushered in and were deeply involved with the Civil Rights Movement of the 50’s and 60’s. Granddaughter of a celebrated Civil Rights Activist, Dana is a storyteller at heart and draws on a rich musical heritage. Dana weaves elements of soul, funk, and R&B into her explorations of the jazz and soul sound.

Come celebrate the most exciting new artists in jazz, funk and soul, with singer Madi McCullough and her band, followed by The Living Groove jazz-funk quintet. Join us for an upbeat gig in the intimate surroundings of our upstairs bar, The Drawing Room. Booking essential as numbers are limited.

Meet Madi, a captivating singer from Bangor, whose deep passion for jazz, soul, samba and afrobeat fuels every performance. Her musical journey began with the rich, sample-heavy beats of 90s hip-hop, sparking a love that has only grown deeper over time. Drawing inspiration from legendary voices like Sarah Vaughan, Esperanza Spalding, and Gretchen Parlato, Madi has cultivated a unique sound that blends timeless jazz with a fresh neo-soul twist.

With music from the 1920s to present, Madi’s set, performed with her new trio in our upstairs space, the Drawing Room, promises an evening of rhythm, groove, and everything jazz.

Bangor Blues & Jazz Week is kindly supported by Ards & North Down Borough Council and sponsored by Beamish.

More information at: https://openhousefestival.com/