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.

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Oct 17

Theatre, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Immersive / Interactive, Exhibition

Cork City

BARE

Theatre, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Immersive / Interactive, Exhibition

Cork City

Bare is an intimate, immersive theatre experience that invites audiences into a living gallery of human vulnerability

Theatre, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Immersive / Interactive, Exhibition

Cork City

Oct 21

Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

Cork City

Secret Magic 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.

Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

Cork City

The Wake: An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience

Oct 30

Circus, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork City

The Wake: An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience

Circus, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork City

An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience for Halloween at Circus Factory

Circus, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork City

Oct 31

Circus, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork City

The Wake: An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience

Circus, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork City

An Immersive Circus Theatre Experience for Halloween at Circus Factory

Circus, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Cork City

Nov 18

Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

Cork City

Intimate Magic 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.

Magic, Theatre, Immersive / Interactive

Cork City

Dec 4

Culture and History, 18+, Music, Live Music, Visual Art, Immersive / Interactive, Wheelchair Accessible, Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Cork City

Elevation Ensemble – The Pale Blue Dot

Culture and History, 18+, Music, Live Music, Visual Art, Immersive / Interactive, Wheelchair Accessible, Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Cork City

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.

Culture and History, 18+, Music, Live Music, Visual Art, Immersive / Interactive, Wheelchair Accessible, Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Cork City

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Things to do in County Cork

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Oct 2

Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Magic, Culture and History

County Cork

Spike Island After Dark 18+

Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Magic, Culture and History

County Cork

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

Theatre, Immersive / Interactive, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Magic, Culture and History

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.

Immersive / Interactive

County Cork

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Oct

to 15 Nov

Theatre, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Immersive / Interactive, Exhibition

BARE

Sat 17 Oct 2026 16:00 Sun 15 Nov 2026 21:00
Cork City (map)
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Bare is an intimate, immersive theatre experience that invites audiences into a living gallery of human vulnerability

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Oct

to 4 Oct

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

Kinsale Literary Festival

Thu 1 Oct 2026 09:00 Sun 4 Oct 2026 19:00
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Kinsale Literary Festival. Save the date, October 1st - 4th

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We Were Always Here: LGBTQIA+ Exhibition Opening

Aug

Queer Art, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Exhibition, Culture and History, Free, Teens 13-17 yrs, 18+

We Were Always Here: LGBTQIA+ Exhibition Opening

Wednesday 19 August 2026
11:00 15:00
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Get your brightest outfits ready, because the official Cork Community Pride are taking over the streets of Cork this August Bank Holiday Weekend!

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Aug

to 27 Aug

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

Artists Film International 2026

Tue 11 Aug 2026 10:00 Thu 27 Aug 2026 15:30
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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;

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Aug

to 31 Aug

Exhibition, Crafts & Hobbies

Knitted Exhibition of Bible Stories

Sat 1 Aug 2026 10:30 Mon 31 Aug 2026 19:30
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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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Jul

to 2 Aug

Workshops & Classes, Music, Poetry / Books / Writing, Crafts & Hobbies, Film, Circus, Panel / Talk / Networking, Theatre, Exhibition, Painting and Sculpture, Kids 6 - 12 yrs, Kids up to 5 yrs, Teens 13-17 yrs, Festival, Free

Skibbereen Arts Festival

Fri 24 Jul 2026 10:00 Sun 2 Aug 2026 23:00
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Skibbereen Arts Festival offering music, theatre, workshops, circus and more!

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Jul

to 12 Jul

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Music, Film, Theatre, Exhibition, Circus, Street Arts / Spectacle, Free, Family Friendly, Kids up to 5 yrs, Kids 6 - 12 yrs, Teens 13-17 yrs, Festival

Kinsale Arts Weekend

Thu 9 Jul 2026 09:00 Sun 12 Jul 2026 23:59
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This year, the festival celebrates a decade of bringing people together through art, music, theatre, film and shared experiences in the heart of Kinsale.

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