City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival

The Playhouse is delighted to host a number of events as part of what has become Ireland's biggest jazz extravaganza, featuring some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, jive, swing and dance. Last year saw over 35,000 music lovers took to the streets in pursuit of the perfect medley of music on the Guinness Jazz Trail, which this year featured over 80 venues and over 200 musicians.