Bray Jazz Festival returns for its 24th edition this May Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May) with an exciting lineup of world-class talent. Headliners include four-time Billboard Musician of the Year Vijay Iyer, Mercury Prize nominee Nubya Garcia, and renowned Finnish trumpeter Vernari Pohjola.
Joining them are rising stars like MOBO nominee Amy Gadiaga, acclaimed Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout, Japanese koto player Mieko Miyazaki, and Blue Note recording artist Nduduzo Makhathini. Irish jazz is also well represented, featuring Zaska, Christine Tobin & Phil Robson, and Grammy-winning pianist Francesco Turrisi.
The Festival Venues will be:
Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Whale Theatre, Greystones
Bray Town Hall, Bray
Harbour Bar pub, Bray
Plus, enjoy free live music throughout Bray’s bars and venues on the festival’s lively jazz trail.
The Glenview Hotel is located ten minutes from Bray where the Bray Jazz Festival is taking place and easily accessible by car, bus or taxi