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Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Top Wicklow May Bank Holiday events 2025: Jazz, festivals, food, tribute shows and family fun across the county
The ever-popular Bray International Jazz Festival returns over the May bank holiday featuring headline performers such as Billboard Magazine musician of the year Vijay Iyer, Mercury Prize nominee Nubya Garcia, and celebrated Finnish trumpeter Vernari Pohjola. For the 24th annual event, the festival welcomes former BBC Young Musician of the Year Xhosa Cole, acclaimed young Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout, Scottish jazz fusion experimentalists Norman Wilmore and Corrie Dick, Japanese koto player Mieko Miyazaki, and South African pianist and Blue Note recording artist Nduduzo Makhathini, amongst others. Ballyknockan village in west Wicklow will host Feile an Chnocáin, running from Thursday, May 1, through to Monday, May 5. Things kick off on the Thursday with a concert by the Ballymore Connect Choir taking place in St Joseph's Church, Valleymount from 7.30pm. Entry is free but you must book your place at A raffle will also take place on the night. On Friday, Seamus Cullen will provide a free talk and slideshow on the flooding of the Blessington Lake taking place in St Joseph's Community Hall, Valleymount, at 7.30pm. There will also be live music in Cullen's Lounge starting at 8.30pm. 3. Car and Coffee East Coast Classic and Vintage Club will be meeting in the car park of Jack Whites Inn for their first cars and coffee event of the season on Sunday May 4, running from 9.30am. Chairman of East Coast Classic and Vintage Club Paul Clarke said: 'We are now part of the Irish Vintage Society and we are looking forward to hosting our coffee and cars event.' 4. Grill Fest will host the return of Grill Fest in their Glen of the Downs showroom on Monday, May 5, featuring food tastings, BBQ demos and some excellent deals. The free event runs from 12 noon to 4pm, and on the day there will also be live music and plenty of spot prizes up for grabs. ADVERTISEMENT 5. Rhythm of the Night The Sinead O'Brien Dance School is gearing up for their latest production taking place in Blessington's Tramway Theatre. They have been busily working away behind the scenes putting in place the final touches for their production Rhythm of the Night taking place on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Both shows will commence at 6.30pm. Tickets costing €15 are on sale from the Office Shop Blessington. 6. Tina Turner Tribute The ultimate Tina Turner tribute is coming to the Arklow Bay Hotel on Sunday, May 4 at 9 pm. Expect powerhouse vocals, high-energy performances, and all the iconic moves that made Tina the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Tickets are €27.50 plus booking fee on 7. Charity day You don't have to be a rugby fan to head down to Greystones RFC's charity day on Saturday, May 3, from 2pm. There will be plenty of food and entertainment on offer as the club raises funds for the IRFU Charitable Trust. But if you are a rugby fan, the highlight of the afternoon will be a veterans' rugby match as Greystones RFC takes on the visiting Barbarians – a touring charity team from Toulouse, France. Later, you can gather to watch Leinster take on Northampton in the European Semi Final.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow May bank holiday festivals, gigs and more: What's on around the county
The ever-popular Bray International Jazz Festival returns over the May bank holiday featuring headline performers such as Billboard Magazine musician of the year Vijay Iyer, Mercury Prize nominee Nubya Garcia, and celebrated Finnish trumpeter Vernari Pohjola. For the 24th annual event, the festival welcomes former BBC Young Musician of the Year Xhosa Cole, acclaimed young Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout, Scottish jazz fusion experimentalists Norman Wilmore and Corrie Dick, Japanese koto player Mieko Miyazaki, and South African pianist and Blue Note recording artist Nduduzo Makhathini, amongst others. Ballyknockan village in west Wicklow will host Feile an Chnocáin, running from Thursday, May 1, through to Monday, May 5. Things kick off on the Thursday with a concert by the Ballymore Connect Choir taking place in St Joseph's Church, Valleymount from 7.30pm. Entry is free but you must book your place at A raffle will also take place on the night. On Friday, Seamus Cullen will provide a free talk and slideshow on the flooding of the Blessington Lake taking place in St Joseph's Community Hall, Valleymount, at 7.30pm. There will also be live music in Cullen's Lounge starting at 8.30pm. 3. Car and Coffee East Coast Classic and Vintage Club will be meeting in the car park of Jack Whites Inn for their first cars and coffee event of the season on Sunday May 4, running from 9.30am. Chairman of East Coast Classic and Vintage Club Paul Clarke said: 'We are now part of the Irish Vintage Society and we are looking forward to hosting our coffee and cars event.' 4. Grill Fest will host the return of Grill Fest in their Glen of the Downs showroom on Monday, May 5, featuring food tastings, BBQ demos and some excellent deals. The free event runs from 12 noon to 4pm, and on the day there will also be live music and plenty of spot prizes up for grabs. 5. Rhythm of the Night The Sinead O'Brien Dance School is gearing up for their latest production taking place in Blessington's Tramway Theatre. They have been busily working away behind the scenes putting in place the final touches for their production Rhythm of the Night taking place on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Both shows will commence at 6.30pm. Tickets costing €15 are on sale from the Office Shop Blessington. 6. Tina Turner Tribute The ultimate Tina Turner tribute is coming to the Arklow Bay Hotel on Sunday, May 4 at 9 pm. Expect powerhouse vocals, high-energy performances, and all the iconic moves that made Tina the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Tickets are €27.50 plus booking fee on 7. Charity day You don't have to be a rugby fan to head down to Greystones RFC's charity day on Saturday, May 3, from 2pm. There will be plenty of food and entertainment on offer as the club raises funds for the IRFU Charitable Trust. But if you are a rugby fan, the highlight of the afternoon will be a veterans' rugby match as Greystones RFC takes on the visiting Barbarians – a touring charity team from Toulouse, France. Later, you can gather to watch Leinster take on Northampton in the European Semi Final.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Co Wicklow May bank holiday festivals, gigs and more: What's on around the county
The ever-popular Bray International Jazz Festival returns over the May bank holiday featuring headline performers such as Billboard Magazine musician of the year Vijay Iyer, Mercury Prize nominee Nubya Garcia, and celebrated Finnish trumpeter Vernari Pohjola. For the 24th annual event, the festival welcomes former BBC Young Musician of the Year Xhosa Cole, acclaimed young Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout, Scottish jazz fusion experimentalists Norman Wilmore and Corrie Dick, Japanese koto player Mieko Miyazaki, and South African pianist and Blue Note recording artist Nduduzo Makhathini, amongst others. an Chnocáin Ballyknockan village in west Wicklow will host Feile an Chnocáin, running from Thursday, May 1, through to Monday, May 5. Things kick off on the Thursday with a concert by the Ballymore Connect Choir taking place in St Joseph's Church, Valleymount from 7.30pm. Entry is free but you must book your place at A raffle will also take place on the night. On Friday, Seamus Cullen will provide a free talk and slideshow on the flooding of the Blessington Lake taking place in St Joseph's Community Hall, Valleymount, at 7.30pm. There will also be live music in Cullen's Lounge starting at 8.30pm. 3. Car and Coffee East Coast Classic and Vintage Club will be meeting in the car park of Jack Whites Inn for their first cars and coffee event of the season on Sunday May 4, running from 9.30am. Chairman of East Coast Classic and Vintage Club Paul Clarke said: 'We are now part of the Irish Vintage Society and we are looking forward to hosting our coffee and cars event.' 4. Grill Fest will host the return of Grill Fest in their Glen of the Downs showroom on Monday, May 5, featuring food tastings, BBQ demos and some excellent deals. The free event runs from 12 noon to 4pm, and on the day there will also be live music and plenty of spot prizes up for grabs. ADVERTISEMENT 5. Rhythm of the Night The Sinead O'Brien Dance School is gearing up for their latest production taking place in Blessington's Tramway Theatre. They have been busily working away behind the scenes putting in place the final touches for their production Rhythm of the Night taking place on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Both shows will commence at 6.30pm. Tickets costing €15 are on sale from the Office Shop Blessington. 6. Tina Turner Tribute The ultimate Tina Turner tribute is coming to the Arklow Bay Hotel on Sunday, May 4 at 9 pm. Expect powerhouse vocals, high-energy performances, and all the iconic moves that made Tina the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Tickets are €27.50 plus booking fee on 7. Charity day You don't have to be a rugby fan to head down to Greystones RFC's charity day on Saturday, May 3, from 2pm. There will be plenty of food and entertainment on offer as the club raises funds for the IRFU Charitable Trust. But if you are a rugby fan, the highlight of the afternoon will be a veterans' rugby match as Greystones RFC takes on the visiting Barbarians – a touring charity team from Toulouse, France. Later, you can gather to watch Leinster take on Northampton in the European Semi Final.
Irish Independent
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
BBQ deals, demos and food tastings promised as free Grill Fest returns to Wicklow
The event is free to attend and includes a line-up of grill masters and drinks experts, showing you how to do everything with a BBQ from smoking, to grilling to pizza making. Pat Conway and Jim O'Brien, the dynamic duo behind Smokin' Soul, will host a live and interactive smoker demo, while Reggie White, the mastermind behind Reggie's Pizzeria in Rathmines, will share his expert skills in crafting the perfect Neapolitan style pizza, demonstrating how to achieve that irresistible crust right on the grill. All the way from Co Derry, Emily and Norman from Lo & Slo BBQ run their Wild and Fired BBQ School at the historic Brookhall Estate. They will be bringing their live and interactive demonstration, where they will serve up tomahawk steak tasters sizzling on hot coals. Bringing his passion for local flavours and mixology expertise, Oisín Davis, the driving force behind Great Irish Beverages and a dedicated advocate for Wicklow's food and beverage producers, is set to feature his bespoke 'Wicklow Cocktail Demo'. Oisín will showcase innovative cocktails that highlight the county's finest spirits and local produce. Keith Cooks, a proud ambassador for Charbroil grills, brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the barbecue scene. From perfecting the art of smoking to grilling steaks and vegetables, Keith will be available to chat to all BBQ lovers about the versatility of Charbroil's innovative grilling technology. Joe Savage, a Ballymaloe alumni and seasoned food and fire chef, will be armed with the finest cuts from Keith Grant's butchery demonstrations. Joe will take centre stage once again on the Celtic Kamado grill. Keith Grant will also be demonstrating his traditional butchery skills with his own unique wit and flare. Known for talking the talk, catch him hosting a unique butchery demonstration that will inspire any meat and BBQ enthusiast. Grill Fest runs from 12pm to 4pm on Monday, May 5, at Glen of the Downs, and is open to all.
