Internationally renowned artistes such as Canibal Dandies from Montpelier and Belgian combo Blue Mockingbirds will be among the star attractions at the Ballydehob Jazz Festival

According to festival organisers, businesses are reporting a 12% increase in sales compared to last year, bringing a €45 million injection to the local economy.

“She said she felt like the queen,” said Theresa O’Brien, daughter of Kathleen Goulding, who today celebrated hitting the 100-year milestone.

The annual festival, which got underway on Wednesday and continues until Monday, is expected to bring more than 100,000 visitors to Cork.

This year’s festival is expected to bring an estimated €45m boost to the local economy.

All proceeds from the Cork Jazz Ball which takes place on Saturday, October 26, will go to providing essential services to people on Leeside.

All roads will lead to Cork this October bank holiday weekend, as the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns for the 46th year.

A former chairman of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Pat Horgan is a major part of the event’s history. 

Festivities began last Thursday with jazz fans making the most of the celebrations as they conclude tonight. 

The 2023 edition of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is in full swing. 

Worth over €45m to the local economy, the festival smashed all records last year, attracting more than 100,000 people to the city.

“We are looking forward to a busy and enjoyable Cork Jazz weekend for all our customers, with our most comprehensive service offering ever," regional customer experience manager, Stephen Hackett, said.

Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy said that the number of passengers expected to arrive at Cork Airport over the weekend is a marker of the enduring popularity of the festival

The hotel will once again play host to a top range of diverse artists and music on several stages throughout the festival weekend at its famous Jazz Festival Club.

An “absolute belter” of a bank holiday weekend is being predicted by hoteliers, bar-owners, restauranteurs and others in the hospitality sector.

The lineup, organised by Tom Keating Presents, will see both Irish and International acts grace the City Hall stage

The hugely successful 2022 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival smashed all records attracting over 100,000 visitors to Cork City for the weekend and this year promises to be bigger and better.

This year’s festival saw record numbers of trade and is estimated to have brought €20 million into the local economy

It is estimated that at least €20m was spent in the local economy and that trade has surpassed previous years.

Inviting Jazz lovers from near and far, the October bank holiday weekend creates a boost for the local Cork economy.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns this bank holiday weekend for its 43rd year, bringing a world class line-up of acts to the banks of the Lee.

Seán McCarthy, who owns SoHo on Grand Parade, was speaking ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which he said is “great” for the industry but that publicans continue to look over their shoulders

Fermoy music men Brian and Paud O’Reilly have been a constant presence with their group Loudest Whisper since the 1960s, and they are back in Cork tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. They talked with Donal O’Keeffe about their passion for music.

Des Hopkins who has been a drummer and bandleader for more than seven decades, will lead his band at the 2022 Cork Guinness Jazz Festival in The Clayton Cork City Hotel.

This Thursday, October 27, is expected to be the busiest day as over 8,000 passengers fly into and out of Munster’s busiest and best-connected international airport.

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that a revised timetable will be in place this October Bank Holiday weekend on all routes. 

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival runs from Thursday, October 27, to bank holiday Monday, October 31.

“This year we also have included a family theme with a street party on Beasley Street, our new outdoor dining venue." 

The popular singer has performed live shows and at festivals across the country, including Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Decolonising Sexuality Festival, and Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival.

Synonymous with festival vibes and packed dancefloors, the three acts join a growing line-up for this October’s Jazz festival, and all have sold out Cork Opera House before

In its 44th year, the long-standing iconic festival brings back different memories for different people, but one staple runs through the lot: the atmosphere and the buzz is electric.

“It is probably the biggest weekend of the year for Cork”.

The CEO of Cork Opera House Eibhlín Gleeson has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of last night's Yasiin Bey gig.

Cork Opera House posted a statement on social media this evening. 

CORK’S hospitality industry is celebrating what has been described as a “small victory” for the sector after the successful return of its much-anticipated jazz festival.

THE hospitality industry in Cork is gearing up for a long weekend of jazz and blues, as the Cork Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday afternoon.

The warning came into effect at 12pm on Saturday. 

The bar is planning to 'reinvent' itself and reopen in mid-November.

‘Here’s to Ireland’s first big festival in more than 18 months’ — Guinness Cork Jazz Festival chairwoman Fiona Collins is getting ready for a busy weekend ahead

WITH just 24 hours to go until the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival kicks off, the live events sector is still in limbo in terms of how they will be able to operate.

BUS Éireann has confirmed that it will not be operating extra services during the Cork Jazz Festival this weekend. This follows news that rail services will be disrupted in the county.

The X Collective perform at The Everyman as part of the Cork Jazz Festival next weekend. Here singer and pianist Síofra Nolan talks to us about her typical weekend

Bus transfers will be in operation while works take place at Kent station and on tracks at a number of locations between Mallow and Cork.

"The demand is huge but we’re absolutely delighted.” 

CORK Chamber has welcomed the relaxation of Covid restrictions hailing the move as a welcome step towards normality and a morale boost for the whole city of Cork.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will go ahead this year. Guinness confirmed on Wednesday, that the much loved Festival will take place over the bank holiday weekend from 22 – 25 October 2021.

Plans are afoot for the 2021 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival following the cancellation of this year's event. In the summer, the organisers of the festival announced that, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the much-anticipated event would not take place.

A Cork musician has said it’s “crucial” that the industry is supported following the cancellation of the 2020 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

The 2020 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has been cancelled due to restrictions around indoor and outdoor gatherings.

Fears that Brexit might deter some British people from attending this year's Guinness Cork Jazz Festival proved to be unfounded as business owners noticed a large contingent from the UK.