Events in Cork, Ireland for December 2026.
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.
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…
Pop at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
Metal at Savoy, Cork. Over 18s only
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…
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…
Country at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rock at Cork City Hall, Cork. U16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Standing Strictly Over 18s - ID Required
Rock at Cork City Hall, Cork. U16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Standing Strictly Over 18s - ID Required
Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
Rock at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
Promising to be a very memorable and unique concert, this is an inspired pairing of twice Grammy nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird with renowned pianist/composer Cormac McCarthy and acclaimed fiddle maestro Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. Iarla Ó Lionáird has carved a long and unique career in music both internationally and in Ireland. From his iconic early recording of the vision song “Aisling Gheal” as a young boy to his ground breaking recordings with Dublin’s Crash Ensemble and New York’s Alarm…
Folk at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
Accessbile ticket enquiries please contact tickets@munsterrugby.ie For groups please contact tickets@munsterrugby.ie or call 0818 421103 Monday -Friday 10am -4pm
Based on a 100% true story, and winner of the 2027 Tony Award for Best New Play (they already promised!), Candy is joined by her eccentric mouse Gus Gus and a host of familiar fairytale friends on a hilarious magical adventure like no other! As they battle to escape the claws of The Wicked Witch and her evil queens, Candy and her pals must face more drama than an Eastenders cliffhanger, more tension than a Traitors round table, and more camp chaos than a Housewives reunion. Featuring an…
Folk at Cyprus Avenue, Cork. Over 18s - I.D. Required
Rugby at Virgin Media Park, Tramore Rd Cork