Poppy Daniels (England) - 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.)
London-born trumpeter Poppy Daniels has emerged as one of the most in-demand young trumpeters in a vibrant London contemporary jazz scene.
Shy Mascot - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Shy Mascot are a Dublin based quintet that combines funk, jazz, and hip-hop styles to create a uniquely provocative sound.
Drawing influence from artists such as The Fugees, Weather Report, and Lianne LaHavas Shy Mascot’s music lives in a realm where complex jazz harmony, free flowing melody and interlocking grooves meet.
Genuine Jazz Orchestra (Ireland) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
The Genuine Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece Jazz Big Band, bringing new energy and passion to the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans and many of the other legends of big band music.
Nigel Mooney Sunday Jazz Sessions at the United Arts Club
Sunday Jazz at the United Arts Club
Relax into a Sunday afternoon of jazz in the elegant surroundings of the United Arts Club.
Sunday Jazz with the Lounge Quartet
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.
Sorcha McCague Quartet - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
With a few notable exceptions (Alice Coltrane historically and Brandee Younger today), the harp is not an instrument that’s commonly associated with jazz music.
Organ Freeman - Weekly Jazz Sundays
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.
Searsons Sunday Jazz
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.
Jenny Hallahan Quartet - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
enny Hallahan is an Irish bassist and composer originally from Kildare, now based between Bundoran and Sligo. Her work focuses on original music that blends groove-based forms, strong melodic writing, and open structures for improvisation and ensemble interaction.
Enji (Mongolia) - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
Born in Ulaanbaatar and now based in Germany, Enji (Erkhembayar Enkhjargal ) has achieved widespread critical acclaim for the manner in which she has brought the ancient vocal traditions of Mongolia into bold new territory.
Pompe it Up – Live Gypsy Jazz Every Sunday
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!
Origin Story - Bray Jazz Festival 2026
When piano trio Origin Story released their debut album five years ago it earned high praise, and was named Irish Times jazz album of the year.
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).