- Friday 1st May
- Saturday 2nd May
- Sunday 3rd May
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John Moriarty Organ Trio
John Moriarty Trio brings together guitarist John Moriarty with Myles Drennan on Hammond organ and Dylan Lynch on drums in a guitar–organ–drums format rooted in the jazz tradition.
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Fred Hersch Trio (USA)
A towering figure of contemporary jazz whose influence spans generations, Fred Hersch has shaped the language of the modern piano trio throughout a storied career. He plays Bray Jazz Festival in 2026.
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Cerys Hafana (Wales)
A triple-harpist, singer and sonic explorer whose performances feel at once ancient yet utterly contemporary, Cerys Hafana’s music honours old songs and storytelling from Wales in a remarkable way.
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Harold López-Nussa (Cuba)
Havana-born pianist Harold López-Nussa’s music pulses with the richness of Cuban music, with its distinct combination of classical, folk and popular music elements, as well as its embrace of jazz improvisation.
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DCU Jazz Graduates Showcase
Bray Jazz will showcase some of the brightest and best of the next generation of Irish jazz at this afternoon showcase of ensemble music by graduates of the Dublin City University (DCU) BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance programme.
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Tommy Halferty Quartet
Tommy Halferty has been instrumental in shaping the sound of Irish jazz, a guitarist who has been at the forefront of a vibrant jazz scene on this island for over half a century.
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Mike Nielsen’s Sound Recipes (Irl)
Guitarist, composer and author, Mike Nielsen is a leading teacher of jazz guitar in Ireland. His unique style is influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco, Irish and world music genres.
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Zaska
With his band, ZASKA, Max Zaska brings his original songs to life with a verve and enthusiasm that is infectious.
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‘That’s Him: The Music of Kurt Weill
London-based alto saxophonist Sam Braysher teams up with Jazz Singer of the Year Sara Dowling to present a captivating jazz re-imagining of the work of the influential German-born American composer Kurt Weill.
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Leïla Martial with Valentin Ceccaldi (France)
Born to a family of classical musicians, Leïla Martial is amongst the most daring and imaginative vocalists in modern European jazz.
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Alina Bzhezhinska Hip Harp Collective (Ukraine/UK)
Alina Bzhezhinska made history when she became the first harpist to receive the Best Jazz Ensemble of the Year award when her band Hip Harp Collective took the prize at the UK’s prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Awards in 2024.
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Poppy Daniels (England)
London-born trumpeter Poppy Daniels has emerged as one of the most in-demand young trumpeters in a vibrant London contemporary jazz scene.
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Shy Mascot
Shy Mascot are a Dublin based quintet that combines funk, jazz, and hip-hop styles to create a uniquely provocative sound.
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Roberto Fonseca La Gran Diversión (Cuba)
Pianist and band leader Roberto Fonseca is one of the defining creative voices of the post- Buena Vista Social Club generation of Cuban jazz. He plays Bray Jazz 2026.
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Berri (Irl)
They’ve been described as ‘captivating, atmospheric and sublime’, Berri are a trio of Dublin-based jazz musicians led by vocalist Jenna Harris.
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Luisa Annibali Quintet
Italy-born Luisa Annibali is one of the leading lights in the new generation of jazz musicians on the Dublin jazz scene. Having moved from Rome to Dublin in 2016, she has quickly established herself as a singer and songwriter of repute.
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Faster Shorter Louder
Faster Shorter Louder is a Dublin-based trio featuring Matthias Winkler (guitar), Derek Whyte (double bass) and Hugh Denman (drums). The group takes familiar songs and reshapes them through improvisation, uncovering new rhythmic and harmonic possibilities while keeping the directness of the original material intact.
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Organ Freeman
As Organ Freeman, guitarist/vocalist Charlie Moon, organist Darragh Hennessy and drummer Dominic Mullan have been a hugely popular fixture with a long-running residency at Dublin’s music bar, The Big Romance, on Parnell Street.
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O’Regan’s Quartet
This Dublin-based jazz collective have been so successful with their renowned sessions at O’Regan’s in the city centre that they’re known by the name of the venue where they knock it out of the park, week after week!
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Enji (Mongolia)
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.
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Eddie Henderson ‘Miles Legacy’ (USA)
Veteran trumpeter Eddie Henderson’s jazz credentials run deep. A central member of Herbie Hancock’s 1970s band, he brings his ‘Miles Legacy’ tribute to Bray Jazz 2026.
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Sorcha McCague Quartet
With a few notable exceptions, the harp is not an instrument that’s commonly associated with jazz music. Sorcha McCague initially studied classical and Irish harp at both the Royal Irish Academy and TU Dublin, before developing her voice as an exceptional jazz improviser.
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Jenny Hallahan Quartet
Jenny Hallahan is a composer and electric bass guitar player from Kildare who cut her teeth as a go-to side woman for various bands in rock and pop, before shifting her focus to jazz music.
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Yurodny (Ireland)
Yurodny throw open the borders between jazz, Balkan groove and Eastern-European folk — spinning wild instrumental journeys through klezmer, gypsy rhythms, and the avant-garde.
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Genuine Jazz Orchestra (Ireland)
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.
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Origin Story
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.
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CEO Experiment
CEO Experiment were for a decade from around 2010 one of the most highly regarded and successful piano trios in Ireland.
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Chief Keegan (Irl)
Funkmeisters Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 to rave reviews.
