Portlaoise Jazz Festival 2026
At a glance
About this event
Portlaoise Jazz Festival takes place from January 30th – February 1st in a multi-day celebration of live jazz across Portlaoise, Co. Laois, presenting a diverse programme of performances in venues throughout the town.
The festival showcases a broad mix of Irish and international jazz artists, with concerts, late-night sessions and pop-up events taking place over the course of the weekend. Styles range from classic and contemporary jazz to soul-inflected, blues-rooted and genre-crossing performances, reflecting the inclusive and vibrant spirit of the festival.
Events take place across multiple venues, with varying formats, start times and ticketing arrangements. For the full and most up-to-date programme, including dates, times, venues and tickets, please visit the official festival programme:
Location
Church Street Port Laoise
Venue details
A multi-disciplinary arts centre comprising of a 240 seat theatre, gallery and restaurant in the heart of Portlaoise. We are proud to play host to the best of local, national and international arts events.
