Cork is more than Cork City, like. And sure, did you know Cork is the biggest COUNTY in Ireland? Some would say it’s the real capital of Ireland, and who are we to differ? So let’s look at what else is on in County Cork. Find things to do outside the city.
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!
Clonakilty guitar festival back September 16th - 20th, 2026
A day-long music festival taking place in Glounthaune village.
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.
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.
Skibbereen Arts Festival offering music, theatre, workshops, circus and more!
An annual festival celebrating live music, literature, art, film, and everything creative.
West Cork Literary Festival, set in Bantry with over 115 authors across 100 events.
This year, the festival celebrates a decade of bringing people together through art, music, theatre, film and shared experiences in the heart of Kinsale.
Heritage fair with traditional crafts, music, vintage cars, dancing, and more family-friendly fun in Clonakilty
A free youth festival in the heart of Cork City. For young people, by young people.
Doneraile Arts Festival and Plein Air 2026 will take place from Thursday, 25th June to Sunday, 28th June in County Cork.
