Things to do in Cork
Looking for things to do in Cork? Craic agus Cork is your alternative event guide that dives deep into the event. We don’t want a vague listing with vague details. We want to know what art forms it includes, if it’s accessible (and not just a one-word statement, we want accessibility details), who it’s for, and more. Find events for all art forms here, as well as smaller events you don't always hear about.
Free Things to do in Cork
Things to do in West Cork
Spike Island After Dark 18+
Dare to explore the eerie prison corridors and underground tunnels of Spike Island after dark and experience a new live show by mentalist Dean Jacob
BARE
Bare is an intimate, immersive theatre experience that invites audiences into a living gallery of human vulnerability
Secret Magic Show
A magic show you're not really supposed to know about. A monthly night of magic; raw, playful, and impossible to explain properly afterwards.
The Wake: An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience
An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience for Halloween at Circus Factory
The Wake: An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience
An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience for Halloween at Circus Factory
Gift of Life Ball
The Gift of Life Ball is a celebration of organ donation, hope, resilience, and the incredible difference that transplantation makes to people's lives. It is also an opportunity to raise vital funds for the Munster Kidney Support Centre, whose invaluable work supports kidney patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
Intimate Magic Show
A magic show you're not really supposed to know about. A monthly night of magic; raw, playful, and impossible to explain properly afterwards.
Elevation Ensemble – The Pale Blue Dot
In 1977, NASA sent a gold record into space. This is the contemporary response to humanity’s original “message in a bottle”. Complete with live classical music and stunning visuals.
Wasted Space at Fred Zeppelins
Alternative Munster are back with head banging, people pushing (mosh-pit) music at the Poor Relation. Running on the second Saturday of every month, if you’re looking for an alternative music night out, this. is. it.
Linkin Park Tribute - Linkin Cork
Linkin Park cover band ‘ Linkin Cork’ play Cyprus Avenue.
Cork Card Show
Bringing collectors and traders together at the Marina Market in the heart of Cork City for all things TCG. Trade Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic The Gathering, Sports Cards and more!
Pop-Up Choir: 80's Night!
Join a choir for one night only and become an 80’s icon (choir member).
Cork Comic Con 2026
An immersive traitors-style game in Cork. A live game of treachery: fourteen strangers, three liars, one room, trying to work out who.
GOLL - An Experimental Bilingual Theatre Piece
Goll explores the medieval origin story of Ireland and its first two inhabitants, Fintan macBóchra and Cessair. It is an experimental folk opera that adapts six stories from medieval Irish literature into a fusion of music, poetry, dance, storytelling, and film.
Banished - A Live Game of Treachery
An immersive traitors-style game in Cork. A live game of treachery: fourteen strangers, three liars, one room, trying to work out who.
Cultural Companions
Everyone’s Invited to Autumn Gold: Stories, Songs & Surprises to help ease ourselves into the Autumn - Winter seasons. Pull up a chair have a cup of tea and enjoy some lovely entertainment in warm and friendly company
Secret Show
A magic show you're not really supposed to know about. A monthly night of magic; raw, playful, and impossible to explain properly afterwards.
Fire Show at Mallow Castle
Rogu are performing a fire show at Mallow Castle, as part of Culture Night 2026
I Fall Down: A Restoration Comedy by Gina Moxley
“I Fall Down” is an immersive, punk, and fearlessly feminist show by Gina Moxley
Womb Bones
Womb Bones will present an aerial performance where circus, visual art, and spoken word entwine to honour the womb as keeper of birth, life, and loss across generations.
Fire Show and Family Events at Mallow Castle
Experience an unforgettable evening of free family entertainment at the magical setting of Mallow Castle this Culture Night, including a fire show, circus, and Irish language storytelling!
Botanical Artwork with Ida Mitrani
Participants will create a unique botanical artwork using hand-painted cut-outs. This hands-on workshop will encourage creativity while exploring colour, composition and nature-inspired design.
Culture Beats: Drum & Jam Session
An early-evening drumming and music session will invite audiences to take part, learn new rhythms and enjoy collaborative music-making in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Aon Scéal?
Carrigaline Bookshop will host an interactive Irish-language storytelling event for all ages.
A Football Play - When I Was God
A football play - On the field of dreams the referee is God, but what happens when God is made man?
Monthly Poetry Night with Ó Bhéal go Béal
Monthly free poetry night in the heart of Cork City
Krissy Down Under
Priosma Queer Film Festival returns September 10th - 13th for their 3rd edition.
Alternative Munster
Alternative Munster are back with head banging, people pushing (mosh-pit) music at the Poor Relation. Running on the second Saturday of every month, if you’re looking for an alternative music night out, this. is. it.
Priosma Queer Fim Festival
Priosma Queer Film Festival returns September 10th - 13th for their 3rd edition.
Missy Impossible - Street Show
This thrilling performance features audience interaction, humor, fire-eating, sword swallowing, and the world’s only chair of nails.
Fountain of Joy - Street Show
Physical theatre, object manipulation with a symphony of absurd live music, culminating in an unforgettable stunt of stupidity.
Spike Island Literary Festival
Now in its fifth year, the Spike Island Literary Festival returns this September with a gripping programme dedicated to the art of crime writing.
‘Pranked’ with Rebel County Wrestling
Looking for something with clown, theatrics AND acrobatics? Wrestling is what you’re looking for. Grab your seats (we mean it, a flying body might break it!), and get ready to meet your new heavyweight champion…
The People's Picturehouse Cork | Birthday Party Special
The Picturehouse is celebrating its third birthday, and you're invited! Join them for a very special black tie event as we display some new work from local filmmakers and celebrate the work our community has had to offer over the past twelve months with The People's Picture of The Year Awards Ceremony!
Blackpool Block Party
The Blackpool Block Party takes place on Sunday 23rd August on Great William O'Brien Street, in Blackpool, Cork, and is a celebration of community and everything local.