News
You can get regular updates on Instagram and Facebook. We’ve recently joined Bluesky too so you can give us a follow there. Twitter still exists (and we’re grateful to the large audience that we built here thru the years).
Trans-Atlantic Trio
In a bit of a first for Bray Jazz – we’ve got a strong trans-Atlantic vibe going on with our opening night of programming at The Harbour Bar, this year.
All three of the bands playing the busy seafront venue have an American-Irish flavour, including singer/songrwriter Zoe Basha, who has French-American heritage, with her six-piece band playing the 8.30pm Friday slot, at the Harbour.
Before and after Zoe’s gig will be two great trios led by very fine American pianists – Greg Murphy, with Cormac O’Brien and Shane O’Donovan (at 6.30pm) and Bill Carrothers, appearing with Kevin Brady and Dave Redmond at 10.15pm. It’s gonna be quite a night!
Xhosa Cole
We’ve had a change in programming to this year’s original schedule. Regrettably, Amy Gadiaga has been unable to join us.
We’re delighted however to have arranged for award-winning saxophonist Xhosa Cole to visit.
He’ll play Whale Theatre in Greystones on Friday night, 2nd May.
2025 Programme in Circulation
Great to have our 2025 festival programme now in circulation. You should be able to pick up a copy from any of our main venues, or from shops, restaurants, retail outlets and other businesses across Wicklow and south Dublin.
If you haven’t yet been able to pick up your copy you can download a copy at the link below and take a look.