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Kildare Jazz Festival

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We are thrilled to announce that the inaugural Kildare Jazz Festival will take place in Riverbank Arts Centre this November. Curated by Kasia Eliasz and supported by the Festival Investment

Kildare Jazz Festival: Bianca Gannon

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Described by JOLT as “redefining the idiom”, Bianca Gannon is a multidisciplinary art music composer and improviser. Exploring the surprising parallels and connections between seemingly disparate concepts, her free improvisations

€10

Kildare Jazz Festival: RBG Trio

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Formed in 2019, The RBG Trio is a collective of three of Ireland’s leading jazz artists – Meilana Gillard (tenor saxophone), Dave Redmond (bass), and Kevin Brady (drums). Renowned for

€10

Kildare Jazz Festival: Rodrigo Almonte Sextet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Rodrigo Almonte is a Peruvian guitarist and composer based in Dublin. He has played extensively on the Peruvian and European jazz scene with his own different musical projects. His lyrical

€10

Kildare Jazz Festival: LR Project – Jazz & Bossa Nova

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

LR PROJECT, led by the two experienced and versatile musicians from Brazil: Luana Matos (Vocal) and Robson Rocha (Guitar), will deliver a beautiful musical experience full of the authentic Bossa

€10

Kildare Jazz Festival: Patrick Stefan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Patrick Stefan is an award-winning Irish/Dutch songwriter from Co. Clare & Dublin. In 2023 Patrick sold out his album release show Wayfare (digitally released in late 2022) an alt-folk document

€10

ABBA Sensations

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Relive the magic of a live ABBA concert that has entertained audiences nationwide taking them on a nostalgic experience recreating that special ABBA sound that is so loved by ABBA

€26

A Very WhistleBlast Christmas

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A Very WhistleBlast Christmas Show includes lots of favourites from Tchaikovsky to The Snowman, a-sing-along WhistleBlast Christmas Tale and other seasonal songs! Bell ringing and percussion for you to join

€10 – €32

Highly Strung – All Wrapped Up

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Highly Strung return to Riverbank for their annual Christmas Mid-Winter Musical Soiree. Hallmarking the spirit of the season for their audiences, the mellow blend of seasonal favourites casts a little

€15

Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Musicians Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O'Reilly’s second album The Beautiful Road, a soulful blend of folk, traditional, and ambient crossover follows the success of their debut album Tá Go Maith, which

€18

Megan O’Neill – POSTPONED

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event cannot go ahead as planned. All ticket holders have been contacted. We hope to reschedule this event later in the year.** Megan O'Neill returns

€15 – €18

Scullion

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Formed in the mid-1970’s, Scullion are revered and feted as one of Ireland’s most innovative, original and brilliant live bands. Their latest record Time Has Made a Change in Me

€22

Naas Hospital Choir Presents Spiorad Na mBan – SOLD OUT

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Naas Hospital Choir and The Liffey Choir with Soprano Lorraine Nolan for Spiorad na mBan - a St. Brigid celebration concert. St Brigid has long been seen as a

free, booking essential

Glory Days – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

GLORY DAYS – A Tribute Show To Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Experience the electrifying energy of a Bruce Springsteen concert in Riverbank Arts Centre with Glory Days,

€22

Sharon Shannon – Now and Then Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In June 1989 Sharon was rehearsing and demoing tracks for her first album when she was whisked away to Glastonbury festival with The Waterboys. In the 30 years that has

€31

Jack Lukeman – Echo On

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Jack Lukeman, affectionately known as Jack L, has just announced a new regional tour following the smashing success of his latest album Echo On. The highly anticipated tour guarantees an

€28

Brigid, Gobnait & Sheela-na-Gig with Edel Meade

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Edel Meade from Co. Tipperary is one of Ireland's leading performers, noted for her stunning voice and mesmerising live performances. Join her for a very special solo concert performance weaving

€10 – €12

The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ireland’s only Double Tribute to the iconic music of Eagles and Fleetwood Mac Widely regarded as one of the best live tribute acts in the country, The Illegals are into

€25

The Classic Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour – RESCHEDULED

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

*This event has been rescheduled due to illness* If you have booked tickets our Box Office team will be in contact.    Following their sell out Number 1s Tour across Ireland in

€25

Music Network Presents Linda Fredriksson

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following the release of their debut album Juniper in 2021, Finnish saxophonist Linda Fredriksson quickly established themselves as an important creative force on the national and international jazz scene. Winner

€15 – €18

Eleanor McEvoy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eleanor McEvoy is set to captivate audiences worldwide in 2024 with an exhilarating tour which will come to Riverbank. As anticipation builds for her tour,

€20 – €22

Ye Vagabonds

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following a sold out show in October 2022, Ye Vagabonds return to Riverbank! Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After

€28

Route 66 Big Band – 25th Anniversary Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Route 66 Big Band return to Riverbank Arts Centre to celebrate their 25th Anniversary tour. The sixteen-piece band has captivated audiences all over Leinster with their distinct musical style. Their

€20 – €22

CULTURE NIGHT: Brazilian Guitar Duo

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Brazilian Guitar Duo Gustavo de Morais and Robson Rocha at Riverbank Arts Centre for an enchanting instrumental concert titled 'Essas Mulheres', dedicated to celebrating the works of female Brazilian

Free

The Classic Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following their sell out Number 1s Tour across Ireland in Summer 2023, The Classic Beatles are back with their Magical Mystery Tour 2024. Relive the sights and sounds of the Sixties in a stunning 2hr

€25

Seckou Keita

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician

€20 – €22

The Druids

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Druids, winners of the prestigious Irish Folk Music Award for Best Live Act, have been enchanting audiences since their formation in 2008 by founding members Mick O'Brien and Gary

€20

The Ennio Morricone Experience

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Ennio Morricone Experience is a tribute to the late maestro of film music who wrote over 400 film compositions in his lifetime, including the scores for audience favourites A

€26.50

Cathy Jordan & The Crankie Island Song Project

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Introducing The Crankie Island Song Project: an artistic archive of stories and songs from Ireland's rich musical tradition. Celebrated singer Cathy Jordan, of traditional powerhouse Dervish, brings these tales to

€15 – €18

WhistleBlast’s Petrushka and More!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka Arranged by Conor Linehan George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Arranged by Kenneth Edge Nationwide multimedia performance of a fantastic and famous symphonic classic plus other great repertoire

€1

Freddie White

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Freddie White is a masterful guitar player, singer-songwriter and interpreter of songs who has captivated audiences in Ireland and beyond with his emotive performances. With a career spanning five decades,

€25

Bruised Orange – John Prine Tribute Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bruised Orange is Irelands premier John Prine tribute band. Boasting some of Irelands most experienced musicians, the 5-piece band is made up of Michael ‘Mike Mack’ McGarry (rhythm guitar &

€25

Brazilian Music Night with Kasia Eliasz & Her Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kasia Eliasz and her dynamic 9-piece ensemble return to Riverbank, offering an exhilarating and rich musical journey through a variety of Brazilian styles. Their performance showcases the rhythmic diversity of

€15 – €18

Karen Underwood: The Music of Nina Simone

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Karen Underwood, known as Cork’s Jazz diva, enjoyed 5 sell-out shows at the Cork Opera House in October 2023.  This November she is joined by her friends Garry Beecher on

€25

Breen | Rynne | Murray

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Embark on an odyssey of wonder, joyfulness and upbeat music as three incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible. A

€18 – €20

ABBA Sensations

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Leading ABBA tribute show ABBA Sensations which has been selling out venues across Ireland returns to Riverbank this Christmas! Brilliantly performing all of ABBA’s timeless classics and bringing you the

€28

Songwriters ‘In the Round’

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

FEATURING MEGAN O'NEILL, GRÁINNE HUNT AND EMMA LANGFORD  This intimate and unique style of gig originated in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe, where it has now become a hallmark tradition. The classic

€15 – €18

Highly Strung – All Wrapped Up

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Welcome to Highly Strung’s Solstice Soiree. For fans of the foursome, this evening is a tradition not to be missed. The four friends are delighted to return to the Riverbank

€15

Zeitgeist Jukebox

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

“A thing of delicate beauty, I wept the whole way through” The Bell Harbour News On a night such as this, some folk meet up at an old warehouse in

€16 – €18

Jerry Fish – Dreaming of Daniel Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Jerry Fish, indie legend, showman extraordinaire and ringmaster of exceptional renown, is back with his first LP in 15 years. The new album entitled Dreaming of Daniel feat. MayKay (Fight Like

€25

Route 66 Big Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Route 66 Big Band return to Riverbank Arts Centre! The sixteen-piece band has captivated audiences all over Leinster with their distinct musical style. Their repertoire spans from timeless 1940’s numbers

€20 – €22

This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides

€25