Jazz festival coming to Newbridge in April

Curator Kasia Eliasz has programmed some thrilling jazz events over an action-packed weekend
Jazz festival coming to Newbridge in April

Kasia Eliasz, the cool cat at Kildare Jazz Festival

THE Riverbank has announced that Kildare Jazz Festival will return in 2025, taking place from Friday to Sunday, 4-6 April.

Featuring national and international artists, the festival will offer an opportunity for audiences to enjoy a multitude of events including Camille Bertault and David Helbock, Aan fro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Alessandra Azevedo, the Leopoldo Osio Quintet, a drumming workshop with Tom Quinn, as well as ‘Ta Tum Tum!’, Ceol Connected, and the Mark Redmond and Chris Colloton Trio.

“The programme includes performances from internationally renowned musicians, collaborations with some of Ireland's finest jazz artists, and some emerging bright lights,” said festival curator Kasia Eliasz.

Caroline Williams, Riverbank Arts Centre director said: “Curator Kasia Eliasz has programmed some thrilling jazz events over an action-packed weekend. Whether you want to experience the rich, rhythmic vibrancy of Brazilian music, hear a rising star of French vocal jazz or take part in an Afro-Brazilian dance workshop, the Kildare Jazz Festival is for you!” 

From emerging artists to renowned award-winning musicians; and drumming and dance workshops to family performances designed to introduce your little ones to the rhythms of jazz – there’s something for everyone at Kildare Jazz Festival! Visit riverbank.ie for more information and to book tickets now.

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