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

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Aug 11

Free, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Culture and History, Exhibition, Film / TV, Panel / Talk / Networking, 18+, Teens 13-17 yrs

Cork City

Artists Film International 2026

Free, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Culture and History, Exhibition, Film / TV, Panel / Talk / Networking, 18+, Teens 13-17 yrs

Cork City

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;

Cork City

Harvest Traditions: A Lúnasa Craft Workshop with Crawford Art Gallery

Aug 22

Free, Culture and History, Festival, Workshops & Classes, Teens 13-17 yrs, 18+, Wheelchair Accessible, Neurodivergent Friendly

Cork City

Harvest Traditions: A Lúnasa Craft Workshop with Crawford Art Gallery

Free, Culture and History, Festival, Workshops & Classes, Teens 13-17 yrs, 18+, Wheelchair Accessible, Neurodivergent Friendly

Cork City

Fun, relaxed craft workshop - no experience or materials required!

Cork City

Monthly Poetry Night with Ó Bhéal go Béal

Sept 14

Poetry / Books / Writing, Free, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Neurodivergent Friendly, Film

Cork City

Monthly Poetry Night with Ó Bhéal go Béal

Poetry / Books / Writing, Free, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Neurodivergent Friendly, Film

Cork City

Monthly free poetry night in the heart of Cork City

Cork City

Sept 16

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork

Clonakilty Guitar Festival

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork

Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026

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Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork

Oct 1

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Exhibition, Free, Family Friendly, Festival

Kinsale

Kinsale Literary Festival

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Exhibition, Free, Family Friendly, Festival

Kinsale

Kinsale Literary Festival. Save the date, October 1st - 4th

Kinsale

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Things to do in Cork City

Featured

Aug 25

Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

Cork City

Secret Show

Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

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.

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Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

Cork City

Aug 29

Wrestling

Cork City

‘Pranked’ with Rebel County Wrestling

Wrestling

Cork City

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…

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Wrestling

Cork City

Sept 10

Film, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Queer Art

Cork City

Priosma Fim Festival

Film, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Queer Art

Cork City

Priosma Queer Film Festival returns September 10th - 13th for their 3rd edition.

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Film, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Queer Art

Cork City

Sept 13

Film, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Queer Art, Theatre, Drag, Wheelchair Accessible, Teens 13-17 yrs

Cork City

Krissy Down Under

Film, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Queer Art, Theatre, Drag, Wheelchair Accessible, Teens 13-17 yrs

Cork City

Priosma Queer Film Festival returns September 10th - 13th for their 3rd edition.

Cork City

Sept 14

Poetry / Books / Writing, Free, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Neurodivergent Friendly, Film

Cork City

Monthly Poetry Night with Ó Bhéal go Béal

Poetry / Books / Writing, Free, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Neurodivergent Friendly, Film

Cork City

Monthly free poetry night in the heart of Cork City

Cork City

Oct 4

Music, Live Music, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Cork City

Pop-Up Choir: 80's Night!

Music, Live Music, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Cork City

Join a choir for one night only and become an 80’s icon (choir member).

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Music, Live Music, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Cork City

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Things to do in County Cork

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The People's Picturehouse Cork | Birthday Party Special

Aug 26

Film / TV

West Cork, County Cork

The People's Picturehouse Cork | Birthday Party Special

Film / TV

West Cork, 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!

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Film / TV

West Cork, County Cork

Sept 16

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork, County Cork

Clonakilty Guitar Festival

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork, County Cork

Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026

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Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork, County Cork

Sept 19

Live Music, Music, Festival

County Cork

Upstart Festival

Live Music, Music, Festival

County Cork

A day-long music festival taking place in Glounthaune village.

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Live Music, Music, Festival

County Cork

Oct 1

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Exhibition, Free, Family Friendly, Festival

West Cork, County Cork

Kinsale Literary Festival

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Exhibition, Free, Family Friendly, Festival

West Cork, County Cork

Kinsale Literary Festival. Save the date, October 1st - 4th

West Cork, County Cork

Nov 14

Immersive / Interactive

County Cork

Gift of Life Ball

Immersive / Interactive

County Cork

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.

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Immersive / Interactive

County Cork

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Things to do in West Cork

Featured

Aug 26

Film / TV

West Cork, County Cork

The People's Picturehouse Cork | Birthday Party Special

Film / TV

West Cork, 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!

Read more →

Film / TV

West Cork, County Cork

Sept 16

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork, County Cork

Clonakilty Guitar Festival

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork, County Cork

Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026

Read more →

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

West Cork, County Cork

Oct 1

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Exhibition, Free, Family Friendly, Festival

West Cork, County Cork

Kinsale Literary Festival

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Exhibition, Free, Family Friendly, Festival

West Cork, County Cork

Kinsale Literary Festival. Save the date, October 1st - 4th

West Cork, County Cork

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10

Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Crafts & Hobbies, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Kids 6 - 12 yrs, Kids up to 5 yrs, Teens 13-17 yrs, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork Card Show

Saturday 10 October 2026
09:30 16:30
Cork City (map)
Google Calendar ICS

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!

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