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2023 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
Cork City, Co. Cork
26 October - 30 October 2023
The 45th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, takes place in Cork City from 26-30 October 2023. One of the most prominent and prestigious jazz events worldwide, it attracts jazz enthusiast from around the globe and top-tier jazz legends.

Macy Gray, Corienne Bailey Rae, Morcheeba, Matthew Halsall and Kurt Elling are among the headline acts to perform at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival (26-30th October 2023). Celebrating its 45th year, the world-renowned festival will see its biggest programme yet, with more ticketed shows than ever before, an extended music trail through the city, and a stellar line-up of Irish and international musicians and emerging talent.

Add to that pop-up events, late night parties, boat trips, collaborations and brass bands marching through the city streets.

Other great acts include Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Fred Wesley, Gilles Peterson, Jenny Greene, Mack Fleetwood, Tony Hadley, and more to be announced.

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Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
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