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.

Kaleidoscope Night Returns to Bello Bar for an Eclectic Evening of Jazz, Early Music, and an Exclusive Album Launch

DUBLIN, IRELAND — Dublin’s premier genre-blending music series, Kaleidoscope Night, returns to the intimate surroundings of Bello Bar, Dublin 8 on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. True to its reputation for presenting "music for curious ears," the June edition promises a captivating journey across musical eras, seamlessly shifting from high-octane hard bop jazz to centuries-old Irish and European classical traditions.

The Tommy Halferty Quartet brings together four of the finest jazz musicians in Ireland today for an unforgettable summer tour across Ireland in June 2026. At its heart is Tommy Halferty, the legendary jazz guitarist, bandleader, composer and educator whose career has shaped the Irish jazz scene for over four decades. Born in Derry and based in Dublin, Tommy’s guitar voice is tonally rich, brimming with bebop lines and lyrical invention, and he’s shared stages with international icons from Lee Konitz to Benny Golson. 

Comprised of jazz keyboardist Zak Irvine, bass guitarist/double bassist Phil Acheson and drummer Ben Watson, The Living Groove is a three-piece funk/jazz fusion band.

Join us for an evening of 1930's style swing, playing the music of Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Tiny Grimes and many more.

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.

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

Released in 1959, Mingus Ah Um stands as Charles Mingus’s most cohesive manifesto. From the mourning grace of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" to the sharp, satirical sting of "Fables of Faubus," the album resonates with a defiance that feels remarkably contemporary.

Join us for the fifth edition of this series, presenting the best of Irish Jazz in Cork's renowned Sonflour restaurant.

This month's edition of Jazz at Sonflour welcomes a new group made up of renowned Irish saxophonist Karl Rooney, Peruvian-born, Kildare-based guitarist Rodrigo Almonte.

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 His monthly spotlight on local talent features some of NI’s most promising talent.

SPECIAL Brasilidade's Night:

Brasilidade’s Night was born from the encounter of two passionate artists: Luisa Annibali, an Italian jazz singer, composer, and vocal coach, and William Alexandre, a Brazilian choro percussionist, dancer, and teacher. United by their love for music and their desire to further develop their artistic practices, they launched the first edition of the project on April 17, 2024. This debut event featured renowned musicians from diverse backgrounds, blending influences from samba, bossa nova, choro, and 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.

The Straight-Up Organ Trio consists of Myles Drennan on Hammond Organ, Hugh Buckley on Guitar & Jerry Fehily on drums. A rare combination of prodigious natural talent, instinctive jazz sophistication & self-effacing modesty, Myles Drennan & the lads have been a by-word for excellence among Irish musicians & audiences alike for many years. It'll be swinging & groovy! Support from New York / Dublin guitar legend Ben Prevo.

There is very little in the music scene that Jim has not tackled with his usual flair, attention to detail and humour from writing for stage, radio, TV, Movies, jingles to backing some of the most famous luminaries of the music scene worldwide.

Lulu's jazz Club is glad to present a very special concert with ITALIAN BARITONE SAX ANDREA ABBADIA & IRISH TRIO.

Join us on Thursday, May 11th, for a VERY SPECIAL CONCERT featuring Italian Baritone Saxophonist @andreabbadia, visiting Dublin once a year for the past three years. He’ll present his captivating project: