Katharine Dain live in Bantry

Experience Katharine Dain live on June 30th

Katharine Dain, a vocalist known for her interpretations of jazz, classical, and world music traditions, will perform at St Brendan’s Church in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland on June 30th, 2026. Dain’s style frequently incorporates improvisation and vocal looping techniques alongside influences from diverse musical cultures including Irish sean-nós singing and Bulgarian vocal harmony. She often collaborates with musicians from various backgrounds, creating performances that blend genres and explore the expressive possibilities of the human voice.

St Brendan’s Church in Bantry is a significant historical landmark. Originally constructed in 1756 as a Church of Ireland building, it underwent substantial renovations in the 1860s under the direction of architect James Franklin Fuller, resulting in its present Gothic Revival appearance. The church features notable stained glass windows and serves as an active place of worship within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross since its reconsecration following a period of disuse in the early 20th century. Its acoustic properties are considered favorable for musical performances due to its stone construction and high ceilings. The church regularly hosts cultural events alongside religious services.