City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival.

Ireland’s best Jazz Festival lights up the Walled City this May Bank Holiday weekend, Thursday 1st – Monday 5th May 2025.

Now in its 24th year, the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival promises an unforgettable celebration, drawing over 100,000 music lovers to experience world-class performers. This year’s stellar line-up features Grammy winner Billy Ocean headlining, Una Healy with Luke Thomas, The Garage Boys, the electrifying Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners, The Red Stripe Band, Ska Beats, Angela & her NOLA Brass Band and many
more international artists.

See our exciting hotel line up below: