Triskel proves that Jazz is for all year round, not just 'that' weekend

Jazz is a huge part of Triskel’s live music programme and not just for that one weekend a year when everyone goes jazzing (or, if you’re from Cork, when you head anywhere else). Further proof of Triskel’s dedication to jazz is their recent announcement of not one but two series putting the artform front and centre throughout the year: Triskel International Jazz Programme and Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series begin in March and feature the best of local, national and international jazz musicians. Tickets for both series are on sale now.
 
The International Programme opens on Friday 20 March with the Marc Copland Quartet featuring Robin Verheyen, with the Lunchtime Series starting the following week on Saturday 28 March with Paul Dunlea and Scot Flanigan.
 
The International Programme, which is supported by The River Lee, a Doyle Collection hotel, also includes the Nils Petter Molvær Group on Friday April 3^rd, Trygve Seim and Tord Gustavsen on Sunday October 25^th, as well as Rob Luft and Elina Duni who will return to Cork on Saturday December 5^th.
 
The Lunchtime Series is curated by Cork trombonist, composer and arranger Paul Dunlea with Paul bookending the series in March and September. Jake Kalilec performs the second concert in the series on Saturday April 18^th, followed by the John Moriarty and Randy Ingram Quartet on Saturday May 9^th, Laoise Leahy and the Johnny Taylor Trio on Saturday June 13^th, and Rory McCarthy and Hugh Dillon on Saturday July 18^th before the series finishes on Saturday September 19^th with the Paul Dunlea Quintet.
 
In addition to these two new series is the ongoing partnership between Triskel and Music Network who have worked together for many years bringing the best of live music to Cork. They have announced two concerts so far: the Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet on Saturday June 20^th and Grammy-winning pianist and composer Bill Laurance taking the coveted 2.30pm slot on Saturday October 24^th.
 
Tony Sheehan, Artistic Director with Triskel, said, “Jazz is an important part of Triskel’s live music roster and this year we are looking forward to working with The River Lee as well as expanding on ongoing partnerships with ECM Records and Music Network. More concerts will be announced in due course so, as they say, watch this space.”
 
For more information on what’s happening at Triskel and to purchase tickets, visit www.triskelartscentre.ie
 
Jazz at Triskel for 2026

• Fri 20 Mar 8pm Marc Copland Quartet featuring Robin Verheyen: Triskel International Jazz Programme

• Sat 28 Mar 1pm Paul Dunlea and Scott Flanigan: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series

• Fri 3 Apr 8pm Nils Petter Molvær Group: Triskel International Jazz Programme

• Sat 18 Apr 1pm Jake Kalilic: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series

• Sat 9 May 1pm John Moriarty and Randy Ingram Quartet: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series

• Sat 13 June 1pm Laoise Leahy presents Breathe In & Let Go with the Johnny Taylor Trio: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series

• Sat 20 June 8pm Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet: Music Network

• Sat 18 July 1pm Rory McCarthy and Hugh Dillon: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series

• Sat 19 Sept 1pm Paul Dunlea Quintet: Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series

• Sat 24 Oct 2.30pm Bill Laurance: Music Network

• Sun 25 Oct 6.30pm Trygve Seim and Tord Gustavsen: Triskel International Jazz Programme

• Sat 5 Dec 8pm Rob Luft and Elina Duni: Triskel International Jazz Programme

 
Triskel International Jazz Programme, supported by The River Lee, a Doyle Collection hotel
https://triskelartscentre.ie/special-events/triskel-international-jazz-programme-2026/

1. Fri 20 Mar 8pm Marc Copland Quartet featuring Robin Verheyen

2. Fri 3 Apr 8pm Nils Petter Molvær Group

3. Sun 25 Oct 6.30pm Trygve Seim and Tord Gustavsen

4. Sat 5 Dec 8pm Rob Luft and Elina Duni

 
Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series
https://triskelartscentre.ie/special-events/triskel-lunchtime-jazz-series-2026/

1. Sat 28 Mar 1pm Paul Dunlea and Scott Flanigan

2. Sat 18 Apr 1pm Jake Kalilic

3. Sat 9 May 1pm John Moriarty and Randy Ingram Quartet

4. Sat 13 June 1pm Laoise Leahy presents Breathe In & Let Go with the Johnny Taylor Trio

5. Sat 18 July 1pm Rory McCarthy and Hugh Dillon

6. Sat 19 Sept 1pm Paul Dunlea Quintet

 
In partnership with Music Network

1. Sat 20 June 8pm Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet

2. Sat 24 Oct 2.30pm Bill Laurance