Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced, standing alongside some of the world’s most iconic jazz singers.

Mary Coughlan + Special Guest

University of Kent

Mary Coughlan’s career in music has been one hell-of-a-ride. Often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced, Coughlan proudly stands alongside some of the world’s most iconic jazz singers. She is unique in blending whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky notes with the laconic wit of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. She draws the line of deep, down and dirty blues singers back to Bessie Smith with the sardonic, bitter-sweet defiance and despair of Edith Piaf. Yet Mary Coughlan delivers it all in a delicious and unapologetic Irish drawl: sceptical, rueful, mournful and melting and ardent for love.

Mary Coughlan

3Olympia Theatre

Mary Coughlan is arguably one of Ireland’s greatest female jazz and blues singers – a true artist who has carved out a timeless and highly regarded career and a legion of devoted fans worldwide. Described as ‘Ireland’s Billie Holiday’, Mary has overcome childhood trauma, alcoholism and drug addiction to become a musical force like no other.

The Music Room

Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan are proud to announce that due to demand they will perform together again at Belfast's Ulster Hall on the 17 April 2027!

Mary Coughlan

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 17, 2027

Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan and Frances Black · Ulster Hall

Past events

Oct 9, 2026

Mary Coughlan + Special Guest · Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Coughlan · 3Olympia Theatre

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