Cork Jazz Festival 2026

What the press said

• Guinness Cork Jazz 2026 review: Jason Moran’s extraordinary solo show a glimmer of hope for festival’s future (opens irishtimes.com in a new tab)

  The event reached a nadir in 2025. It’s still largely playing things safe, but the 2026 edition featured one of the most memorable concerts I’ve seen there

  irishtimes.com · 27 October 2026

• Boney M review: Short but sweet set at Opera House for Cork Jazz Festival (opens irishexaminer.com in a new tab)

  irishexaminer.com · 25 October 2026

• Cork Jazz Festival review: Davis, Coltrane and Ellington get worthy tributes (opens irishexaminer.com in a new tab)

  Keyon Harrold and Marcus Strickland at the Everyman, and Jason Moran at Triskel

  irishexaminer.com · 24 October 2026

• Yussef Dayes review: Drummer delights at Opera House for first night of Cork Jazz Festival (opens irishexaminer.com in a new tab)

  irishexaminer.com · 23 October 2026

• Sax and drums and rock'n'roll: 20 highlights of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival (opens irishexaminer.com in a new tab)

  Whether you're a serious jazz fan, a fleet-footed clubber, or just somebody who wants to get out and about in Cork this weekend, here's our pick of what's on offer for a fun-filled weekend

  irishexaminer.com · 22 October 2026