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;

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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

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).

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

West Cork, County Cork

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Aug

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

Harvest Traditions: A Lúnasa Craft Workshop with Crawford Art Gallery

Saturday 22 August 2026
12:00 13:30
Cork City (map)
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Fun, relaxed craft workshop - no experience or materials required!

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Sept

to 20 Sept

Music, Family Friendly, Free, Workshops & Classes

Clonakilty Guitar Festival

Wed 16 Sept 2026 23:00 Sun 20 Sept 2026 23:00
West Cork (map)
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Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026

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

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Aerial taster Workshop - Pitch’d Circus & Street Arts Festival

Aug

Circus, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Workshops & Classes

Aerial taster Workshop - Pitch’d Circus & Street Arts Festival

Sunday 16 August 2026
15:30 17:00
Cork City (map)
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Corks Circus Factory is hosting an aerial workshop as part of Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival.

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Stage Presence Workshop - Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival

Aug

Circus, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Workshops & Classes, Theatre

Stage Presence Workshop - Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival

Sunday 16 August 2026
13:30 15:15
Cork City (map)
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Corks Circus Factory is hosting a stage presence workshop as part of Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival.

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Family Circus Workshops - Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival

Aug

Circus, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Family Friendly, Free, Teens 13-17 yrs, Kids 6 - 12 yrs, Kids up to 5 yrs, Workshops & Classes

Family Circus Workshops - Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival

Sunday 16 August 2026
10:30 13:30
Cork City (map)
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Corks Circus Factory is hosting free family-friendly workshops as part of Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival.

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Aug

Circus, Workshops & Classes

Fire Manipulation Workshop

Sunday 9 August 2026
12:00 18:00
Cork City (map)
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A fire eating workshop in Cork City.

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Painting the Galaxy for Teens and Tweens

Aug

Painting and Sculpture, Workshops & Classes

Painting the Galaxy for Teens and Tweens

Saturday 8 August 2026
10:30 12:00
Cork City (map)
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Create your own galaxy masterpiece in a unique, guided painting workshop at Blackrock Castle Observatory.

Perfect for creative teens and tweens aged 10 to 17 years, this fun, hands-on workshop combines painting with the wonder of space.

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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
West Cork (map)
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Skibbereen Arts Festival offering music, theatre, workshops, circus and more!

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Jul

to 26 Jul

Workshops & Classes, Music, Poetry / Books / Writing, Crafts & Hobbies, Film, Festival, Free

Mallow Arts Festival

Wed 22 Jul 2026 10:00 Sun 26 Jul 2026 23:00
North Cork (map)
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An annual festival celebrating live music, literature, art, film, and everything creative.

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Jul

to 17 Jul

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Festival, Free

West Cork Literary Festival

Fri 10 Jul 2026 13:00 Fri 17 Jul 2026 23:00
West Cork (map)
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West Cork Literary Festival, set in Bantry with over 115 authors across 100 events.

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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
Kinsale (map)
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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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Jul

Poetry / Books / Writing, Workshops & Classes, Free

Storytelling Workshop with The Gab

Friday 3 July 2026
17:30 19:30
Cork City (map)
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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.

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