The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns from Thursday, 24th October to Monday, 28th October, bringing with it a lineup that promises to make this year’s event the most unforgettable yet!
Celebrating its 46th year, the world-renowned festival will will take place over the October bank holiday weekend and see its biggest programme yet, with an extra date added and more ticketed shows than ever before, an extended music trail through the city, and a stellar line-up of Irish and international musicians, both veteran and emerging talent.
Over the course of five days, Cork will host a mix of world-class performances, workshops, and events in venues throughout the city. Festival goers can expect a diverse range of musical styles which far surpass dusty definitions of “jazz,” including swing, bebop, fusion, and traditional jazz, but also featuring carefully curated examples of the influence the genre has stamped on the realms of hip-hop, R&B, and dance music.
Cork Jazz is for the people! One of the best-loved aspects of the festival is its accessibility. In addition to the top-line shows at premiere venues like the Cork Opera House, Live At St. Luke’s, the Everyman, and the Triskel Arts Centre, there are countless surrounding pop-up events, late night parties, boat trips, spontaneous collaborations, and even brass bands marching through the city streets, making this one of Ireland’s most popular and family-friendly festivals.
The hugely successful 2023 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival smashed all records attracting over 100,000 visitors to Cork City and this year promises to be bigger and better.
Headliners You Can’t Miss
The 2024 edition is pulling out all the stops, with a lineup that will leave jazz lovers spoiled for choice. Among the headliners:
- All Stars presents: One Night in Havana
- Gregory Porter
- Hot Chip (DJ SET)
- De La Soul & Special Guest
- Todd Terje
- Amadou & Mariam
- Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
- Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
- Le Boom
- Mary Coughlan
- Orchestra Baobab
- Maya Delilah
- We Almost Lost Detroit – Brian Jackson and special guests
And many, many more! There will be over 50 performers present during the festival from all over the world, with something to suit every taste.
The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2024 runs over the October Bank Holiday Weekend, from Thursday, 24th October to Monday, 28th October. To secure your spot at the most anticipated shows, be sure to visit the festival’s official website guinnesscorkjazz.com for tickets and programme details.
