The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is back. Ireland’s biggest jazz festival returns for the 23rd edition just in time for summer.
Holding from May 2nd–6th, 2024, the event promises to be bigger and better, with artists from all over the UK, Europe, Korea, and other parts of the world. Over 80,000 people are expected to attend to celebrate live music over the bank holiday weekend.
This year will feature 450 musical performances, including alfresco concerts, indoor gigs, dance workshops, and jazz parades across 72 venues. Most of the events are free, making live music and quality performances accessible to everyone.
The festival includes a celebration of the life and song of Amy Winehouse, masterclasses, and fashion styling workshops. Here are some of the events to look forward to:
Derry Jazz Festival – ‘The Live Launch’ – Classic Jazz at the Guildhall (FREE) – 18:00 on May 2
Derry Jazz Festival – Victoria Geelan – Chasing Amy – 20:00 on May 2
Derry Jazz Festival – Jazz Al Fresco – May 2
City of Derry Jazz Festival – Jazz Hub at Bennigan’s Bar – May 2
Bishop’s Gate Hotel – Joan Talbot and Jazz Gazette (FREE) – 13:00 on May 3
Derry Jazz Festival – The Gay McIntyre Woodwind & Brass Masterclass Series – 13:00 on May 3
Derry Jazz Festival – An Afternoon with the Mayor & The Jive Aces – 14:00 – 16:00 on May 3
Derry Jazz Festival – Red Stripe Band – 14:00 on May 3
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Derry Jazz Festival – La Belle Bombshell Vintage Hair & Fashion Styling Workshops – 15:00–16:00 on May 3
Derry Jazz Festival – Duke Special & Special Guests – 19:30 by May 3
Derry Jazz Festival – Tom Robinson – Up Close & Personal – 20:00 by May 3
Derry Jazz Festival – LAU – 19:30 by May 4
Derry Jazz Festival – An evening with Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene – 20:00 by May 4
Derry Jazz Festival – Christine Tobin A Thousand Kisses Deep – 20:00 by May 4
Derry Jazz Festival – The St. Columb’s Hall Jazz Festival Club – 23:00 by May 4
Derry Jazz Festival – Ursula In Company – 20:00 by May 5
Derry Jazz Festival – John Donegan The Irish Sextet – 20:00 by May 5
Derry Jazz Festival – Craft Village Stage – May 5
Derry Jazz Festival – George Colligan Quartet – 20:00 by May 6
This year’s festival has a dedicated parking facility for camper vans at the heart of all the action. Spaces are available at Bishop Street Carpark, just a stone’s throw from the city centre venues. You can book motor home parking at https://MotorhomeParking.eventbrite.co.uk
