Dundonald (Gaelic: Dùn Dhòmhnaill) is a large settlement and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It lies east of Belfast and is often considered a suburb of the city. It is home to the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Dundonald Omnipark (Cinema and various eateries), has a Park and Ride facility for the Glider (Belfast Rapid Transit system), access to the Comber Greenway and several housing developments. John de Courcey established a keep including a motte-and-bailey in the 12th century. This is known as Moat Park and can be accessed from Church Green, Comber Road and the Upper Newtownards Road.
A jazz day routinely takes place in Moat Park, Dundonald.
Jazz musician and music teacher of Van Morrison, George Cassidy lived in Dundonald.
The old Metro Cinema held various events, including various jazz bands performing up until it's closure.
The Belfast Music shop in Dundonald features a multitude of jazz instruments.