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What's on in Cork

40 events and community notices in Cork, Ireland.

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Mon 25 May

OtherUntil 28 Dec · Cork

Karaoke at Old Oak

Trevor Fitz brings the music and fun to Old Oak all night long with Karaoke every Monday night. Free, no booking required. Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

Sat 17 Oct

Tours & HeritageUntil 15 Nov · Cork City

BARE

Set within a museum-style space, the production presents a collection of “live exhibits” — individuals suspended in moments of emotional and psychological exposure. Each character stands at a crossroads, grappling with private struggles, inner conflicts, and the quiet battles that shape their lives. There is no fourth wall here. Instead, the audience steps inside the world of the piece, moving through the space as witnesses to raw, unfiltered humanity. Over 16s only. Readers are advised to check…

Thu 29 Oct

FestivalsUntil 29 Nov · Cork

Cork Zine Fest Residency/Festival/Workshops

Cork Zine Fest (CZF) is a zine-maker festival that runs an annual market and engagement programme alongside a monthly Zine Club that offers open zine-making workshops to the general public. CZF has a strong focus on growing and nurturing the wider zine community within Cork, fostering new collaborations and sharing how the format of the zine can be a powerful tool for self expression, community building and political engagement. The CZF's residency in Triskel Sample Project Space will be used to…

Sat 31 Oct

NightlifeUntil 14 Nov · Cork

Disco Pigs by Enda Walsh

Pig and Runt are two Cork teenagers who share the same birthday, speak the same secret language, and whose joint inner world is about to be torn asunder by impending adulthood. One of the greatest Irish plays ever written, Disco Pigs launched the careers of writer Enda Walsh and actors Cillian Murphy and Eileen Walsh when it premiered in Cork in 1996. For the first time in its history, Disco Pigs will be directed by its writer, Tony Award winner Enda Walsh, and will star Séamus McLean Ross as…

Sat 14 Nov

MusicToday · Cyprus Avenue

DJ Jean

Dance/Electronic at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

Sun 15 Nov

Tue 17 Nov

Fri 20 Nov

FilmFri 20 Nov · Cork City

Max Richter Vivaldi Four Season's Recomposed

Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries. The European Film Academy voted him the best film composer in 2008. He reinterpreted Antonio Vivaldi's music in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter’s most famous works. Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

SportFri 20 Nov · Virgin Media Park

Ireland XV v Fiji Latui & Ireland U20 v Scotland U20

Ireland U20 v Scotland U20 5pm & Ireland XV v Fiji A 7:45pm. Accessbile ticket enquiries please contact tickets@munsterrugby.ie For groups please contact tickets@munsterrugby.ie or call 0818 421103 Monday -Friday 10am -4pm. Ireland U20 v Scotland U20 5pm & Ireland XV v Fiji A 7:45pm. Accessbile ticket enquiries please contact tickets@munsterrugby.ie For groups please contact tickets@munsterrugby.ie or call 0818 421103 Monday -Friday 10am -4pm

MusicFri 20 Nov · Cyprus Avenue

Highstool Prophets

Folk at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

Sat 21 Nov

Other21 Nov – 22 Dec · Cork

The Magic of Santa at Fota House

The Elves are bustling with excitement but, as always, they could use a little help from you to get everything ready in time. Bring your festive cheer and a sprinkle of magic to help the Elves impress Santa and earn the honor of accompanying him on his Christmas Eve journey around the world! Immerse yourself in a traditional Christmas experience as you explore beautifully decorated rooms, each with its own festive storyline. Enjoy a special family visit with Santa himself, where he’ll invite…

OtherSat 21 Nov · Cork

Prayers and Truths with Gealán Quartet: Autumn String Quartet Series 2026

The Gealán Quartet open their programme this autumn with a series of evocative miniatures from Ireland, Spain and Italy, their concerts culminating in Mendelssohn’s powerful F minor quartet. Gina Maria McGuinness, violin Eoin Ducrot, violin Fiachra de hOra, viola Paul Grennan, cello The Programme Sam Perkin – A Gathering [2025] Turina – La Oración Del Torero [1925] Puccini – Crisantemi [1890] Mendelssohn – String Quartet in F minor Op.80 [1847] Readers are advised to check with the venue before…

MusicSat 21 Nov · Wavelength

Shobsy

Rock at Wavelength, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

Sun 22 Nov

ComedySun 22 Nov · Cyprus Avenue

Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing

Comedy at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required This event was rescheduled from 29th October 2026. Original tickets remain valid.

Fri 27 Nov

MusicFri 27 Nov · Cork City Hall

Florence Road

Rock at Cork City Hall, Cork. Over 14's only, U16s accompanied by an adult. Standing strictly 18+

Sat 28 Nov

MusicSat 28 Nov · Cork City Hall

Jamie McIntyre

Rock at Cork City Hall, Cork. U16's must be accompanied by an adult 18+. Standing Strictly Over 18s - ID Required

MusicSat 28 Nov · Cyprus Avenue

Duke Special

Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

Sun 29 Nov

MusicSun 29 Nov · Cyprus Avenue

Ash

Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s Only

Mon 30 Nov

OtherMon 30 Nov · Cork

Msb Mario “El Niño de la Pili” | Spoken Word Live

Experience an evening of contemporary spoken word with Barcelona-based artist Msb Mario “El Niño de la Pili” at The Roundy, one of Cork’s live cultural venues. Through original writing, voice, rhythm and physical performance, Msb Mario explores love, loneliness, vulnerability and human relationships. His live work combines Spanish and English spoken word with elements of acoustic guitar and electronic soundscapes, creating an engaging performance that brings poetry and the spoken voice to the…

Tue 1 Dec

MusicTue 1 Dec · Cyprus Avenue

Aaron Rowe

Pop at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

Wed 2 Dec

MusicWed 2 Dec · Cyprus Avenue

Dylan John Thomas

Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

MusicWed 2 Dec · Savoy

The Darkness

Metal at Savoy, Cork. Over 18s only

Thu 3 Dec

Arts & Exhibitions3 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 · Cork

Siobhán Collins: Residency & Exhibition

Siobhán is a visual artist living in Cork City. She works across several mediums, including pencil, charcoal, watercolour and oils. Her work foregrounds play, materiality and embodiment. Her drawings and paintings are primarily figurative and explorative. During her time in Triskel Sample Project Space, Siobhán will do a practice-based research residency in contemporary portraiture. She will engage the public by drawing and painting the faces of people living in Cork. She will create…

Theatre3 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 · Cork

The Everyman Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk

Presented by The Everyman in association with CADA Directed by panto legend Catherine Mahon-Buckley, expect magic beans, giant adventures and plenty of festive laughs. Star of The Traitors Ireland 2026, Fionula Linehan returns as Dame Peggy Twomey. The Everyman Panto is a heartwarming Christmas treat for the whole family, from tiny theatre-goers to the biggest kids at heart. Thursday 3 December 2026 – Sunday 10 January 2027 Visit everymancork.com to view show times. Bringing a group? Talk to our…

Fri 4 Dec

OtherFri 4 Dec · Cork

The Pale Blue Dot

The Pale Blue Dot is an immersive evening of music, astronomy and cosmic imagery. The show is an homage to NASA's 1977 Voyager mission and its famous Golden Record. Celebrating that extraordinary cultural time capsule (the Golden Record), as designed by astronomer Carl Sagan and his team, the show weaves new music by Irish composers alongside explorations of some of the actual music chosen for the record. Performers: Elevation Ensemble Visuals: Manuela Corbari Scientific Narration: Brendan…

Sat 5 Dec

OtherSat 5 Dec · Cork

The Lyric Tour with Ficino Quartet: Autumn String Quartet Series 2026

The Ficino Quartet comprises four of our most inspirational musicians and has featured in NSQF’s programme each year since 2019. This autumn they revive a lovely quartet by Ian Wilson and look forward to next year’s Beethoven anniversary with performances of his epic C sharp minor quartet. Ficino Quartet Elaine Clark, violin Lynda O’Connor, violin Nathan Sherman, viola Ailbhe McDonagh, cello The Programme Ian Wilson – Quartet No.7 Lyric Suite [2004] Beethoven – String Quartet in C sharp minor…

FestivalsSat 5 Dec · Cork

Rob Luft & Elina Duni - Reaching For The Moon

In 2017, Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s paths crossed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, marking the inception of a unique project. Their upcoming 2026 album, a stripped-back duo effort, revisits the essence of their initial meeting. Here we can witness the stark beauty of Elina Duni’s vocals blending with Rob Luft’s crystalline guitar lines in a mesmerizing dance. Together, they weave a tapestry of songs that evoke the mystery and joy of the night, the moon, and the magic that lives within us all. This…

Sun 6 Dec

MusicSun 6 Dec · Cork

Sunday Songbook Christmas Special

The Everyman Sunday Songbook team will sprinkle some of their unique Christmas magic on songs including Fairytale of New York (The Pogues), I Don’t Want a Lot for Christmas (Mariah Carey), Feliz Navidad (Michael Bublé), Do They Know It’s Christmas? (Band Aid), White Christmas (Bing Crosby), Last Christmas (Wham!), The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole), Jingle Bells (Michael Bublé), Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland) and much more. Bring your…

MusicSun 6 Dec · Cork City Hall

Picture This

Rock at Cork City Hall, Cork. U16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Standing Strictly Over 18s - ID Required

Mon 7 Dec

MusicMon 7 Dec · Cork City Hall

Picture This

Rock at Cork City Hall, Cork. U16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Standing Strictly Over 18s - ID Required

Sun 13 Dec

MusicSun 13 Dec · Cyprus Avenue

Briana Corrigan

Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required

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