We vibe, we vibrate, hearts pumping,

rhythm jumping,

Drumming up the earth’s vibrations,

Infusing our heartbeat, our breath…

London-based artist Kat Eaton plays Cork as part of her UK/EU tour.

Seun Kuti and Fela’s Egypt 80 will perform on The Everyman stage as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

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.

Celebrated saxophonist Michael Buckley has drawn together some highly regarded musicians for this exciting new band.

Santa Machete bring their electrifying show to the Carrig Aonair Boat for a one off brass boat cruise as part of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Boat leaves at 13:30 sharp. Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.

People will know Zsófia Boros & Trygve Seim as outstanding solo performers, but for Manfred Eicher’s 80th Birthday last November in the Philharmonie in Hamburg, they came together to create a special concert, which we are now exclusively bringing to Cork.

Join London-based jazz band, Luminso through an unforgettable night of music and glamour. Lead by pianist and composer Brian Clemens, and fronted by the powerful and charismatic vocals of one of Europe’s rising star vocalists, Francesca Confortini, the group will transport you back to the sumptuous golden era of jazz, featuring their unique musical catalogue, described by Jazzwise UK as “an exhilarating and entertaining set of creative arrangements of standards and original music”.

Boat leaves at 17:00 sharp. Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.

Music lovers are invited to set sail for a unique adventure with Rebel Brass around the stunning sights of Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world and a gem in the crown of Cork city’s rich history of industry and trade.

Join Stella Bass, Felim Gormley and the band for a weekly jazz session at Searsons of Baggot St, the perfect way to ease you back after the weekend.

Senegal’s legendary band Orchestra Baobab take to The Everyman stage as part of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

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.

Nitai Hershkovits will be known to Cork Jazz Festival audiences from his appearance as pianist as part of the Oded Tzúr Quartet, which was critically acclaimed as a highlight concert of last year’s festival. Later that year, in November 2023, Nitai issued his first album for ECM Records, Call on the old wise, to international acclaim. This solo concert will bring his music live to the intimate space of Christchurch on the much-loved Steinway C piano.

The seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran carry on his musical legacy. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are seven brothers from the south side of Chicago. Together they have toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America playing with everyone from Prince, Mos Def , Mick Jones (The Clash) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz). They’ve performed at Coachella, WOMAD AU, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.

The River Lee Presents: A special Brass Cabaret for The Cork Jazz Festival, with entertainment from Belleville Hot Club & The New York Brass Band.

Taking place in the glamorous Mirror Room on Saturday 26th October AND Sunday 27th October, set your sights on an unmissable evening of rousing brass, jazz and modern anthems, served alongside delicious food and cocktails.