Art + Soul International Art and Sculpture Exhibition returns to Castlemartyr Resort in Cork this summer. Now in its fourth year, the event has become one of Cork’s largest and most highly anticipated cultural events, with over 10,000 guests attending last year.
The exhibition showcases a vast array of contemporary art and sculpture set against the magnificent backdrop of the resort’s stunning estate. The event is a rare opportunity to view works from some of the world’s most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Banksy, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, alongside leading Irish sculptors and painters.
Over 100 outdoor, life-size sculptures will be on display throughout the 220-acre grounds of the 18th-century manor estate, along with 200 artworks inside the hotel. Visitors can stroll through the expansive outdoor and indoor galleries, experiencing monumental sculptures in an immersive environment.
Included is a program of artists' talks and daily guided tours, giving guests the opportunity to learn about the creative process behind the works on display.
Art + Soul takes place from 1st – 28th June 2026. The exhibition is open daily from 11am – 7pm and is free to attend. Guided tours of the outdoor sculptures will take place at 12, 2 and 4pm every day.
Who is it for?
For Everyone
Price
Free
When & Where?
Date: June 1st - 28th, 2026
Time: 11 am - 7 pm
Location:
Castlemartyr Resort,
Castlemartyr,
East Cork
P25 X300
Accessibility
Nothing is clear on their website or the exhibitions; however, from last year’s visit, some of the sculptures may be difficult to get close to both indoors and outdoors. However, there were some next to walkways.
Dog Friendly
I went to this last year with my dog, and we had him in reception, out in the gardens with the sculptures and in the hotel to view the paintings and indoor sculptures. Keep your dog on a lead, and you should be okay. The hotel is dog friendly anyway, but it says it doesn’t accept restricted breeds, so worth emailing ahead to check
Photo Credits:
Of: Art + Soul International Art and Sculpture Exhibition
By: Marketing Meg