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
Artists Film International is open to all, and brings together short films by artists from around the world. This year's theme is A Kind of Power;
Fun, relaxed craft workshop - no experience or materials required!
Monthly free poetry night in the heart of Cork City
Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026
Kinsale Literary Festival. Save the date, October 1st - 4th
Things to do in Cork City
A magic show you're not really supposed to know about. A monthly night of magic — raw, playful, and impossible to explain properly afterwards.
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…
Priosma Queer Film Festival returns September 10th - 13th for their 3rd edition.
Priosma Queer Film Festival returns September 10th - 13th for their 3rd edition.
Monthly free poetry night in the heart of Cork City
Join a choir for one night only and become an 80’s icon (choir member).
Things to do in County Cork
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!
Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026
A day-long music festival taking place in Glounthaune village.
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.
Things to do in West Cork
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!
Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026
The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House - Induction Loop & Wheelchair Accessible
- Cork City (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Fall in love all over again with one of the greatest musicals of all time, The Sound of Music, live onstage at Cork Opera House this Summer. There will be a relaxed performance and an ISL performance. There is an induction loop, and the venue is wheelchair-accessible.
The Queer Appear, Here!
- Cork City (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
Raw LGBTQI+ experiences shared live through performance. Told through movement, dance, circus, pole, sound and live vocals.

