SJP BIG BASH - Sligo Jazz Festival 2026
At a glance
About this event
The Participants are the heartbeat of SJP, and this is their moment.
120+ musicians. 20 ensembles. One massive, joyous afternoon. After a week of intensive workshops, our summer school players hit the stage for the grand finale, and the electricity in the room is unreal.
Here’s the beautiful bit: our performers span seven decades. We’re talking age 10 to 80-something, first-timers alongside lifelong players. It’s exactly why we’re known as Europe’s most inclusive jazz education event.
A heads up: this is a marathon, not a sprint. With so many ensembles to celebrate, the music flows all afternoon. Treat it like a festival - come and go as you please, take breaks, grab a coffee, wander back in. No need to stay glued to your seat. Just bring your best cheers.
Location
Temple St
Venue details
The Hawk's Well is a 340 seat theatre in Sligo, North West Ireland. We host a diverse programme of arts and entertainments including comedy, professional and amateur drama, a wide range of music from traditional and jazz to opera, plus dance, pantomime, children's theatre and comedy.
