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
Fire Show at Mallow Castle
Rogu are performing a fire show at Mallow Castle, as part of Culture Night 2026
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.
Monthly Poetry Night with Ó Bhéal go Béal
Monthly free poetry night in the heart of Cork City
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.
Harvest Traditions: A Lúnasa Craft Workshop with Crawford Art Gallery
Fun, relaxed craft workshop - no experience or materials required!
Conservation in Action: Documenting Crawford Art Gallery’s Collection (Online)
Discover what secrets lie beneath the surface of artworks...from the comfort of home!
We Were Always Here: LGBTQIA+ Exhibition Opening
Get your brightest outfits ready, because the official Cork Community Pride are taking over the streets of Cork this August Bank Holiday Weekend!
Conservation in Action: Documenting Crawford Art Gallery’s Collection
Informational but interesting: Rare, behind-the-scenes talk on the research, technology, and expertise that go into conserving artworks in Ireland's national collection.
Family Circus Workshops - Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival
Corks Circus Factory is hosting free family-friendly workshops as part of Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival.
Rituals and Traditions in Old Cork: Insights from the Crawford Art Gallery Collection
Free, informational talk on rituals and traditions in Old Cork for National Heritage Week!
Artists Film International 2026
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;
Let Me Tell You Something Literary Night
Literary evening hosted by Nell Korben at the Savoy in Cork City
Cork Pride Parade
Get your brightest outfits ready, because the official Cork Community Pride are taking over the streets of Cork this August Bank Holiday Weekend!
Cork Pride Picnic
Forget the teddy bears, bring your brightest and loudest outfits to Fitzgerald’s Park for a family-friendly pride picnic with Cork Community Pride!
Skibbereen Arts Festival
Skibbereen Arts Festival offering music, theatre, workshops, circus and more!
Mallow Arts Festival
An annual festival celebrating live music, literature, art, film, and everything creative.
West Cork Literary Festival
West Cork Literary Festival, set in Bantry with over 115 authors across 100 events.
Kinsale Arts Weekend
This year, the festival celebrates a decade of bringing people together through art, music, theatre, film and shared experiences in the heart of Kinsale.
Cork Trans Pride Parade
Join Cork Trans Pride this Saturday from 2 pm outside the City Library on Grand Parade and march behind Gay Project's banner as they celebrate those who fought for our freedom and ensure we fight for theirs!
Clonakilty Old Time Fair
Heritage fair with traditional crafts, music, vintage cars, dancing, and more family-friendly fun in Clonakilty
Storytelling Workshop with The Gab
The Gab Sketchbook is a welcoming storytelling workshop designed for both experienced storytellers and those just beginning their journey. It offers a creative space to explore, develop, and share stories, whether you’re shaping an idea for the first time or refining a piece for performance.