Jazz Hubs
Our Jazz Hubs return this year, to Bennigan’s Bar, The Playhouse and The Great Hall, Magee. Relax, unwind and enjoy the authentic Jazz experience across three Jazz Hubs in the city.
Bennigan’s Bar
Famed for its weekly Jazz programme, curated by pianist and owner John Leighton, Bennigans will host multiple acts daily over the five days of the Festival. Tickets are available at the Bennigans Bar Box Office by calling 028 71 269 127 between 5-9pm
Friday 28th April
Phil Robson Trio 7pm Adm £15 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
Hannes Riepler Trio 10pm Adm £15 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
Open Stage Jam Session Midnight Free Entry
Saturday 29th April
John Leighton Trio 5pm Adm £15 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
Darren Beckett Trí 9pm Adm £15 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
Jack McHales Blues Experience 11pm Free Entry
Sunday 30th April
Joan Talbot & Jazz Gazette 5pm Adm £10 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
Meilana Gillard Quartet Ft. Joel Frahm 9pm Adm £20 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
Open Stage Jam Session 11pm Free Entry
Monday 1st May
The Men Who Knew Too Much 5pm Adm £5 Tickets from Box Office 5-9pm
The Playhouse
There’s plenty of top jazz acts at the Playhouse this year! To book tickets visit derryplayhouse.co.uk or contact the Playhouse Box Office on T: 028 7126 8027.
Thursday 27th April
Michael Barkley Quartet 8pm Adm £8
Friday 28th April
John Street Quintet 8pm Adm £8
Saturday 29th April
Feelin’ Good: Victoria Geelan sings the songs of Nina Simone 2pm Adm £8
Joseph Leighton / Meilana Gillard Quartet Featuring Gene Calderazzo 8pm Adm £8
Sunday 30th April
Paul McIntyre & Special Guests 3pm Adm £6
Trí – Darren Beckett / Conor Murray / Riley Stone Lonergan 8pm Adm £8
Monday 1st May
The Joel Fraham Trio 8pm Adm £8
The Great Hall, Magee
The Great Hall, Magee hosts our third Jazz Hub! Join musical geniuses for what is set to be an amazing few days, with performances from a host of stellar line up of locally and internationally acclaimed jazz musicians. All Magee events are free.
Saturday 29th April
Lewis Smith with Special Guest Suzanne Savage 3pm – 5:30pm
Richard Wilson Trio with Ciaran Wilde – joined later by Linley Hamilton 8pm – 10:30pm
Sunday 30th April
Magee University Jazz Band 3pm
Michael McDowell Sextet 3:30pm – 5:30pm
