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.
The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House - Induction Loop & Wheelchair Accessible
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.
MMRS
It never was a phase. Get ready to unpack that teenage angst with pop-punk anthems and emo masterpieces from your past.
Blackpool Block Party
The Blackpool Block Party takes place on Sunday 23rd August on Great William O'Brien Street, in Blackpool, Cork, and is a celebration of community and everything local.
Pop-Up Choir: 80's Night!
Join a choir for one night only and become an 80’s icon (choir member).
Linkin Park Tribute - Linkin Cork
Linkin Park cover band ‘ Linkin Cork’ play Cyprus Avenue.
Relaxed Performance of The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House
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.
Ukulele Death Squad
Cult Aussie act Ukulele Death Squad are the award-winning masters of high-octane folk-fusion. Massive stylistic and instrumental breadth, taking you through Australiana disco and grungy blues to Latin surf-rock and their signature Balkan-inspired brass and vocal mania.
Festival Gala - Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival
The Pitch’d Festival Gala delivers the nonstop thrills and spills that pay the bills!
Quare Fruit -Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival
See Quare Fruit at Pitch’d Festival, fresh off it’s premier at Cork Fringe.
ISL Performance of The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House
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.
Pride Party with Mockie Ah!
Join the queens of Mockie Ah! for their legendary annual Cork Pride Party at The Pavilion, aka The Pav!
With special guest headliner Gawdland and Kyran Thrax!
Expect a massive drag show with special guests plus DJs playing a stomping mix of pop, club and dance classics until late!
The Queer Appear, Here!
Raw LGBTQI+ experiences shared live through performance. Told through movement, dance, circus, pole, sound and live vocals.
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.
Sounds Queer to Me
SQtM is a creative hybrid between musical theatre and stand-up comedy and consists of a series of short stories, interspersed with original songs, sharing the highs and lows of Ivy's love life over a 5 year period.
Play Mario Kart with a Live Band
Play Mario Kart to a live band. What else could you ask for as you fall to your doom on rainbow road.
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.
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.
Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop with Nic Gareiss
Play American folk music with your feet - for movers of all experience
The YEAR Grunge BROKE - 18s+
All-ages grunge gig in Cork. The YEAR grunge broke will cover the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against The Machine & more
The YEAR Grunge BROKE - All Ages Grunge Gig
All-ages grunge gig in Cork. The YEAR grunge broke will cover the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against The Machine & more
Clonakilty Old Time Fair
Heritage fair with traditional crafts, music, vintage cars, dancing, and more family-friendly fun in Clonakilty
Doneraile Arts Festival and Plein Air
Doneraile Arts Festival and Plein Air 2026 will take place from Thursday, 25th June to Sunday, 28th June in County Cork.
Solstice Céilí
A free youth festival in the heart of Cork City. For young people, by young people.
Sound Burst
A free youth festival in the heart of Cork City. For young people, by young people.
Cork Song House Open Mic
Join Esther and the gang for a beautiful open mic night showcase. It's a night for music lovers, songwriters, and anyone looking for connection through live performance.
Circus and Céilí' in Elizabeth Fort
A circus family day out with workshops, dance, performances, music and a céilí.