Jazz in County Kildare

08/03/2026

In the lead-up to the Kildare Jazz Festival, we are hosting a series of “Soundcheck Gigs” across the county next week – small live concerts in local venues to bring great music closer to the community.

Most of the events are completely free, and one special evening includes a glass of sangria and tapas with the ticket.

📅 19 March – Maynooth University
Tommy Halferty & Cormac O’Brien
📍Riverstown Hall, South Campus
🕐 13:10
🎟 FREE

📅 19 March – The Mill at Farringtons
📍Rathcoffey
Charlie Moon Trio
🕖 7PM
🎟 FREE

📅 20 March – Barista Bike
Tenters Ensemble (Gypsy Jazz)
📍 Straffan
🕢 7:30PM
🎟 €40 (includes sangria & tapas)

📅 21 March – Riverbank Arts Centre
Bobby Mc Quaid
📍Newbridge
🕓 4PM
🎟 FREE

📅 22 March – Dubh
ÓNINAÓ (Brazilian-Irish ensemble)
📍Newbridge
🕖 7PM
🎟 FREE

These gigs are part of the Kildare Jazz Festival Soundcheck Series, funded by the Arts Council Festivals Investment Scheme and supported by Kildare County Council and Riverbank Arts Centre.

If you’re around Maynooth, Straffan, Clane, Newbridge, Rathcoffey or anywhere in Kildare, we’d love to see you there. Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy some great live music 🎶

14/01/2024

Aleka is a Romanian vocalist, cellist, composer and lyricist who draws influence from her home country, using folk melodies interspersed with jazz harmony and eastern rhythms as well as Debussy and Bella Bartok, inspired by her experience in the classical music world.
The approach of the band may seem like it adheres to the traditional sentiments of a vocal jazz quartet however, it is influenced by a broad spectrum of styles from the roots of jazz to the contemporary reaches of pop music.
Aleka’s voice is a myriad of textures and sonorities. She spent time exploring bell canto technique as well as the nuances and colours of oriental music and soul. All of these influences and styles culminate in a refined vocal sound that is very personal. Aleka released her debut EP in November 2016, receiving a 4 star review in The Irish Times.

She will be joined by leading improvising musicians in Ireland:
Chris Guilfoyle (Guitar),
Cormac O’Brien (Double Bass),
Shane O’Donovan (Drums).

https://www.alekasings.com

14/12/2023

21/11/2023

This Thursday we've got Jazz!!!

17/11/2023

11/11/2023

Join us in Riverbank Arts Centre this November for three days of jazz at the inaugural Kildare Jazz Festival.

08/11/2023

TOMORROW at The Mill at Farringtons 🎶😍

04/11/2023

On the 9th of November, we have a spectacular evening lined up with an unforgettable performance by the acclaimed jazz quartet featuring Michael Buckley, Greg Felton, Michael McCarthy, and Aidan Gray. Don't miss the opportunity to witness their incredible talents and musical synergy!