4 recurring jazz jam sessions in Dublin, sorted by night. We checked each one against the venue’s own website, calendar or ticket page on October 10, 2026. Jam nights move, so open the venue’s listing before you head out. New to jams? Read how to sit in. Another city? Search the whole map.
Monday jazz jams in Dublin
Every Monday
Arthur's Jazz Jam
8:30pm to 11pm
Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club · 28 Thomas St, Dublin 8
- Host: Cookin' Dublin
- How it runs: Each week a different band of invited pros plays an opening set, then it's the jam. Strictly jazz.
- For bass players: Full backline provided, so just bring your bass.
- Good to know: Doors at 8pm. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Thursday jazz jams in Dublin
Every other Thursday
Jazz Jam in the Bohemian
8:30pm to 11pm
The Bohemian Pub · 66 Phibsborough Rd, Dublin 7
- Host: Dublin Jazz Jam Session (community group)
- How it runs: A community jam on standards: changes from iRealPro, heads from the Real Book. If you're playing, turn up 30 minutes early and say hello to the other musicians.
- For bass players: Bring your bass. Players usually supply the keyboard and drum kit.
- Good to know: No session on Thu 29 Oct. Next dates: 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov and 3 Dec 2026.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Sunday jazz jams in Dublin
One Sunday a month (dates vary)
Jazz Jam in The Hendrick
6pm
The Hendrick Hotel · 6-11 Hendrick St, Smithfield
- Host: Dublin Jazz Jam Session (community group)
- How it runs: A community jam on standards: changes from iRealPro, heads from the Real Book. If you're playing, turn up 30 minutes early and say hello to the other musicians.
- For bass players: Bring your bass. Players usually supply the keyboard and drum kit.
- Good to know: Next dates: 25 Oct, 15 Nov and 13 Dec 2026.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
One Sunday a month (dates vary)
Jazz Jam in Noosh
6pm to 8:30pm
Noosh Cafe Bar · Unit 8A, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford
- Host: Dublin Jazz Jam Session (community group)
- How it runs: A community jam on standards: changes from iRealPro, heads from the Real Book. If you're playing, turn up 30 minutes early and say hello to the other musicians.
- For bass players: Bring your bass. Players usually supply the keyboard and drum kit.
- Good to know: Next dates: 8 Nov and 6 Dec 2026.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Before you sit in
Jam etiquette
- A1Use the sign-up sheet if there is one, and ask to sit in. If a bassist is already on the stand, ask: “Hey, is it cool if I play?”
- A2Don’t push to the front. In Will’s words: “Don’t try to always be the first one to play. Don’t kick anybody off especially if nobody knows you.”
- A3Time your walk. When Will hears the band “playing the head out of the song,” that’s when he starts making his way up.
From lesson 5 of From Unknown to Unavailable. All five tips
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FAQ
Which nights have jazz jams in Dublin?
As of October 10, 2026, our list has jams on Monday (1), Thursday (1) and Sunday (2). Check the venue listing on the day you go, since nights change.
How do I sit in at a jazz jam as a bass player?
Put your name on the sign-up sheet if there is one. If a bassist is already playing, ask if you can take a tune. Don’t try to go first every time, and don’t bump anyone. New York bassist Will Lyle starts walking toward the stand when he hears the band play the head out.
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