RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Guy Barker, conductor
Tommy Blaize, Vanessa Haynes and Joe Stilgoe, vocalists
Giacomo Smith, clarinet/ saxophone 

Get your jazz hands at the ready with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under the extraordinary Guy Barker for a celebration of 100 years of The Great Gatsby.

Celebrate the release of Ninety Degrees, the debut album from saxophonist and composer Tom Caraher, at a special launch show with his outstanding band. The album, exploring themes of heat and transformation, blends influences from 1970s electric jazz with funk, neo-soul, and modern jazz. Think Weather Report meets Chris Potter, with a touch of Roy Hargrove’s RH Factor.

The Richie Buckley Quartet return to their Thursday Night Residency Jazz Gig at Frank Ryans Pub in Smithfield.

Live Jazz Jam Session in the heart of Cork City every Thursday from 9pm. Hosted by a house band of some of Cork’s finest jazzers & humans. All are welcome to participate for a tune or two. If that’s not your bag then simply take in the atmosphere with some food & refreshments served until late.

As part of the Musician Run Series 2025, saxophonist Mia Byrne presents an evening of jazz at The Cobblestone, Dublin.

A Dublin based saxophonist in the final year of her studies, Mia is performing regularly in Dublin and constantly looking for new inspiration. Exploring the full potential of her instrument, she is discovering all the possible ways she can communicate through the saxophone. She has been putting these ideas to use in her love for arranging and composing.

Rising star of the UK jazz scene, clarinet player and vocalist Giulia Marro will be releasing her fully original debut album in March 2025. The Giulia Marro Quartet includes some of the UK’s best rhythm section players - Honey Boulton, Tom Ward and Ben Love.

A revolving roster of jazz and blues acts featuring some of Ireland's finest musicians from Richie Buckley and Chris Comhaill to Ben Prevo and Karl Clews. Expect fabulous music as the perfect backdrop to your Saturday afternoon.

Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composer/performers in Jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward thinking lines and textures, His style and approach has created a strong following of fans around the world. He frequently tours worldwide and records with his own groups as well artists such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, who says of Kreisberg "He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation."

Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composer/performers in Jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward thinking lines and textures, His style and approach has created a strong following of fans around the world. He frequently tours worldwide and records with his own groups as well artists such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, who says of Kreisberg "He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation."

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.

Deriving from Ireland’s originalGuinness Jazz Band, so popular in the 80’s and 90’s, they have played major jazz festivals, and jazz clubs throughout Europe, with regular performances in Germany, Scandinavia, the UK, and Ireland.

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.

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.

Discover the joy of Samba de Gafieira, Brazil’s elegant and dynamic partner dance! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, our weekly classes offer the perfect mix of fun, learning, and socializing.

19:00 - 19:50 Intermediate Swing Dance Class. Admission €10 per person.

19:50 - 20:40 Beginner Solo Jazz Class. Admission €10 per person.

20:40 - 21:30 Beginner Swing Dance Class. Admission €10 per person.

21:30 - 22:00 Swing Social Dance & Jazz Jam. Free Entry.