The Home of the Cork Jazz Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Metropole Hotel as the iconic Jazz Festival Club returns, bringing an electrifying line-up of world-class artists. With multiple stages and an exciting mix of swing, funk, groove, and blues, there’s something for every jazz lover. Patrons may move from stage to stage to enjoy the special atmosphere and excitement of the Festival Club.  Explore the full line-up below and plan your perfect festival experience!

You can find the complete GUINNESS CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2024 SCHEDULE  here. 

Jazz Festival Club is strictly for over 23’s. Please note festival attendees will need to produce a valid form of I.D. with their ticket on the evening to gain access to the Jazz Festival Club . Management reserve the right to refuse admission. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are valid only for the dates for which they were purchased and cannot be exchanged for cash or services. Schedule is subject to change without prior notification. This right is reserved. T&Cs apply.

Experience the original home of the Jazz Festival in Cork

The Metropole Hotel, will once again play host to a top range of diverse artists and music on several stages throughout the Cork Jazz Festival weekend at our famous Jazz Festival Club.

Fans of swing, funk, groove and blues will be well catered for, with an exciting mix of Irish and international acts. Patrons may move from stage to stage to enjoy the special atmosphere and excitement of the Festival Club. The Metropole Hotel Jazz Festival Club is strictly an over 23’s venue.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Cork’s Jazz Weekend with our specially curated Jazz Dining packages at The Metropole Hotel. Enjoy a delightful blend of gourmet dining and world-class jazz performances, ensuring a memorable evening for all our guests. Choose from our above Jazz & Dine Package or upgrade to below Silver or Gold Dining Packages tailored to enhance your festival experience.

Daytime Jazz in the Ballroom

Experience live Daytime Jazz in the Ballroom at The Metropole Hotel during the Cork Jazz Festival and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere in our newly renovated ballroom. With fantastic bands performing throughout the afternoon, no tickets are needed—just a €5 cover charge that will be donated to our charity partner, the Cope Foundation.

Make the most of your day by pairing the music with a delicious lunch at our Riverview Restaurant, available from 1 pm to 5 pm. A special Kids Menu is also on offer, ensuring the whole family can enjoy! Secure your table online today. Reserve Here

The Cork Jazz Festival was founded in 1978 at The Metropole Hotel in Cork. Our then Marketing Manager Jim Mountjoy conceived the notion of a jazz festival to bring life to the hotel on a quiet October Bank Holiday weekend. The first Jazz Festival was held here at our hotel and with acts in the Opera House and Everyman Theatre. Tickets were one pound and fifty pence and the festival was sponsored by John Player. The Metropole hosted jazz greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Ronnie Scott and Herbie Hancock. Fast forward to 1982 when Guinness replaced John Player as the sponsor and extended to over 100 concerts and the introducing the Guinness Jazz Trail which saw 15 city centre pubs and venues engage for the first time. Now, years later, the Jazz Festival brings over 40,000 visitors to Cork every year. The Metropole Hotel is still the home of Jazz in Cork and our sell-out Jazz Festival Club is the place to be for the long weekend.