FAQs
The Festival takes place in Derry, Northern Ireland, from 29th April – 4th May 2026
The Festival celebrates all kinds of musical genres, from blues, soul, swing and jive to Ska! There’s something for everyone, and of course lots of Jazz, both contemporary and traditional.
The programme is out now! You can download it here.
Yes, the Guinness Jazz Trail will be release approximately one week before the Festival.
The majority of events are free, however any ticketed events can be found here.
The Jazz Festival under Derry City & Strabane District Council is committed to ensuring that events are as accessible and inclusive as possible. For more information on accessibility visit cityofderryjazzfestival.com/accessibility.
If you are interested in any sponsorship opportunities, simply email [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you.
We have fun kid’s activities including arts & crafts, as well as a music stage and markets at Guildhall Square.
However due to licensing laws, under 18’s may not be permitted in licensed premises and it is at the discretion of the venue.
There are several options for staying in Derry. We have amazingly luxurious hotels, as well as B&Bs and hostels. Check out the full list of places to stay at visitderry.com.
Remember, the Festival is extremely popular attracting over 100,000 people to the event. So make sure to book early, as the hotels will be in demand!
Derry is located in the stunning North West of Ireland, the charming city of Derry~Londonderry is very accessible by air, sea, rail, bus and road. For full details on how to get here, visit cityofderryjazzfestival.com/getting-here.
Simply pop an email over to the Festival organisers with more information on your band and they will get back to you. Email [email protected].
