Big excitement as Kildare Jazz Festival returns next week
Kildare Jazz Festival returns to Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge next Friday, April 4 for a three-day event featuring national and international artists
Kildare Jazz Festival returns to Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge next Friday, April 4.
Featuring national and international artists, the three-day festival boasts a multitude of jazz events including Emerging Act Tadhg Leahy; International virtuosos Plínio Fernandes, Camille Bertault and David Helbock; Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Alessandra Azevedo; Leopoldo Osio Quintet; Afro-Brazilian Dance with Alessandra Azevedo; Ta Tum Tum! x Ceol Connected; Mark Redmond & Chris Colloton Trio and more.
Festival curator Kasia Eliasz said “I’m delighted that Kildare Jazz Festival will return to Riverbank Arts Centre from April 4–6, 2025. The programme includes performances from internationally renowned musicians, collaborations with some of Ireland's finest jazz artists, and some emerging bright lights.”
Caroline Williams, Riverbank Arts Centre Director, stated: “We are thrilled to present Kildare Jazz Festival once again, which offers an exciting programme of local, national and international music artists for our audiences. Curator Kasia Eliasz has programmed some thrilling jazz events over an action-packed weekend. Whether you want to experience the rich, rhythmic vibrancy of Brazilian music, hear a rising star of French vocal jazz or take part in an Afro-Brazilian dance workshop, the Kildare Jazz Festival is for you.”
This year Riverbank have teamed up with Harrigan’s Bar & Grill, Newbridge to bring music fans to a free music event. Alicia Garcia and Orlando Molina will treat audiences to an exploration of traditional Latin American music. The event takes place in Harrigan’s on Saturday, April 5 at 2pm.
From emerging artists to renowned award-winning musicians; and drumming and dance workshops to family performances designed to introduce your little ones to the rhythms of jazz – there’s something for everyone at Kildare Jazz Festival! Visit riverbank.ie for more information and to book tickets now.
Kildare Jazz Festival is curated by Kasia Eliasz, funded by The Arts Council and supported by Riverbank Arts Centre and Kildare County Council Arts Service.
Kildare Jazz Festival will take place at Riverbank Arts Centre on Friday, April 4 -Sunday, April 6. Tickets are individually priced, with day and weekend tickets options available, and can be booked through the Box Office, either in person or by telephone on 045 448327 Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm (closed for lunch 2-2.30) and Saturday 10am-1pm. Tickets can also be booked 24/7 on www.riverbank.ie – Online tickets subject to €1.50 booking fee per ticket.