What's on in Co. Cork

Upcoming events in County Cork that we know about. Every listing links to its source, so please check with the organiser before you travel.

34 upcoming events in Co. Cork

On now & coming up

Sat31Oct

Disco Pigs by Enda Walsh

📍 The Everyman, Cork · 🕒 8pm
⏳ Runs until Sat 14 Nov

A new 30th-anniversary production of the Cork classic, directed by its writer Enda Walsh.

🎭 TheatreCo. CorkDetails ↗

November 2026

Wed4Nov

The Mersey Beatles

📍 The Everyman, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €36

Liverpool tribute band The Mersey Beatles play the Beatles' songbook.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Thu5Nov

Cork City Ballet – The Nutcracker

📍 Cork Opera House, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €36 / €42 / €48
⏳ Runs until Sat 7 Nov

Cork City Ballet's festive Nutcracker with full corps de ballet, plus a 2:30pm Saturday matinee (sold out).

🎭 TheatreCo. CorkDetails ↗

Thu5Nov

The Undertones – 50th Anniversary Tour

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €37.50

Derry punk band The Undertones mark 50 years with a Cork show (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sun8Nov

Nerina Pallot

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €22.50

English singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot plays Cyprus Avenue (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Thu12Nov

71st Cork International Film Festival

📍 Venues across Cork incl. The Everyman and Arc Cinema, Cork
⏳ Runs until Sun 22 Nov

Ireland's oldest film festival returns with galas, premieres and screenings across Cork city and county.

🎉 FestivalCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sun15Nov

Cork Christmas Parade

📍 City centre streets, Cork · 🕒 6:30pm

Christmas parade through the city streets with Christmas characters, entertainment and Santa switching on Cork's Christmas lights.

🎉 FestivalCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Highstool Prophets

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €30

Cork rock band Highstool Prophets play a home-town gig (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Bishop Lucey Park Christmas Market

📍 Bishop Lucey Park, Cork
⏳ Runs until Tue 22 Dec

Festive market with seasonal food, sweet treats, artisan gifts and local products on selected dates.

🛍️ MarketCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Gealán Quartet – Prayers and Truths

📍 Triskel Christchurch, Cork · 🕒 1pm · 💶 €18 (€15 conc)

A lunchtime string quartet concert of Turina, Puccini and Mendelssohn in the Autumn String Quartet Series.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Wed25Nov

Cork Opera House Panto – Beauty and The Beast

📍 Cork Opera House, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €30 / €35 / €45; family pass from €165
⏳ Runs until Sun 17 Jan

The Cork Opera House Christmas panto, with matinees and evening shows through to mid-January.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. CorkDetails ↗

Thu26Nov

In Plain Sight

📍 Honan Chapel, Griffith College, Wellington Road, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €20 (€18 conc)
⏳ Runs until Sat 28 Nov

A theatre piece about Ireland's Mother and Baby homes, with a 1pm matinee on Saturday 28 November.

🎭 TheatreCo. CorkDetails ↗

Thu26Nov

Violinist Anton Jablokov: Heart & Fire

📍 Triskel Arts Centre, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €36/€33

Violinist Anton Jablokov and pianist Adam I. Kuruc play music from Irish, Mediterranean and Eastern European folk traditions.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Ferris Wheel & Carousel

📍 Grand Parade, Cork
⏳ Runs until Thu 31 Dec

The 32m panoramic Ferris wheel and a children's carousel return to Grand Parade for Christmas in Cork.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Florence Road

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €33

Irish indie band Florence Road play Cyprus Avenue (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Eamonn Walsh in Concert

📍 Triskel Christchurch, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €28 (€25 conc)

Singer Eamonn Walsh returns to Cork on his Christmas concert tour.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Christmas Party Night

📍 Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas · 🕒 7:30pm

Shared Christmas party night with bubbly reception, four-course festive dinner, MC, live band, DJ and late bar (further nights in December).

🎉 FestivalCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Duke Special – Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary Show

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €27.50

Duke Special plays his album Songs From The Deep Forest to mark its 20th anniversary (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Family Festive Hub

📍 Counting House Plaza, Cork · 💶 Free

Family Christmas hub opening with free creative workshops, circus skills, kids' discos, games and festive entertainment.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Spotlight III – Kantos String Quartet with Michael McHale

📍 Triskel Arts Centre, Cork · 🕒 1pm · 💶 €18/€15

A lunchtime chamber concert of Swan Hennessy's second string quartet and Brahms' Piano Quintet.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sun29Nov

Ash – 1977 30th Anniversary Tour

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €36

Ash play their debut album 1977 on its 30th anniversary tour (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Mon30Nov

ABBA Forever – Christmas Show

📍 Cork Opera House, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €34

ABBA Forever's Christmas party sing-along show, with a second date on 7 December.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Mon30Nov

Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders

📍 Cyprus Avenue, Cork · 🕒 7pm

Welsh guitarist and singer Andy Fairweather Low plays with his band The Low Riders (doors 7pm).

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

December 2026

Thu3Dec

Jack and the Beanstalk – The Everyman Panto

📍 The Everyman, Cork · 💶 From €21
⏳ Runs until Sun 10 Jan

The Everyman's Christmas panto Jack and the Beanstalk, suitable for all ages.

🎭 TheatreCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri4Dec

The Improv Panto

📍 Cork Opera House, Cork · 🕒 10:30pm · 💶 €25 (€21.50 student/OAP)
⏳ Runs until Wed 6 Jan

A late-night improvised adult panto at Cork Opera House on selected nights.

😂 ComedyCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri4Dec

Elevation Ensemble – The Pale Blue Dot

📍 Triskel Christchurch, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €20

A concert inspired by the music of the Voyager Golden Record.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Christmas Party Night

📍 Talbot Hotel Cork (Leslie Suite), Ballincollig · 💶 €69 per person

Christmas party night with prosecco reception, four-course festive dinner, MC with music bingo, live entertainment and DJ until late (also 12 December, and a Christmas Wind Down on 18 December).

🎉 FestivalCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Lord Mayor's Gala Christmas Concert

📍 Cork City Hall, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 From €30

The Lord Mayor's Gala Christmas Concert takes place in Cork City Hall.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Ficino Quartet

📍 Triskel Christchurch, Cork · 🕒 1pm · 💶 €18 (€15 conc)

A lunchtime string quartet concert of Ian Wilson and Beethoven.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Rob Luft & Elina Duni – Reaching for the Moon

📍 Triskel Christchurch, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €28 (€26 conc)

Guitarist Rob Luft and singer Elina Duni perform in the Triskel International Jazz Programme.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sun6Dec

Sunday Songbook Christmas Special

📍 The Everyman, Cork · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €32

A Christmas edition of Sunday Songbook at the Everyman.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Fri11Dec

Fionnuala Moynihan – Chopin and Friends at Christmas

📍 Triskel Christchurch, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €22 (€20 conc)

A Christmas piano recital of Chopin and friends by Fionnuala Moynihan.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sat12Dec

Spotlight IV – Spotlight Chamber Music Series

📍 Triskel Arts Centre, Cork · 🕒 1pm · 💶 €18/€15

The final lunchtime concert of the series features violin sonatas by Mozart and Debussy.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

Sun13Dec

Niall McNamee – Christmas Concert

📍 The Everyman, Cork · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25

Singer-songwriter and actor Niall McNamee plays a special Christmas concert with his band.

🎵 MusicCo. CorkDetails ↗

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