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City HallCork City Council, City hall |
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City Hall has outdoor music with Plazapolooza, a concert for families in Millenium Hall, art installations & tours. Catch a Bus Éireann Culture Bus to any route, or simply ask our volunteers for recommendations. See special events page for details.
Cork Butter Exchange Brass and Reed Band48 Domnic Street |
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Established in 1887, the Cork Butter Exchange Brass and reed Band is one of the oldest bands in Cork. The band room will open for Culture Night where members will answer any questions as well as perform a recital of old classics and modern pop music.
Cork City and County ArchivesSeamus Murphy Building, Great William O’Brien Street, Blackpool |
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Talk to archivists about preserving archives and researching family history and geneology (5pm-7pm). From 7pm ‘To Tell it in Song and Story’ music session with members of the Cork Singers Club.
Gael Taca22 Sullivans Quay |
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Swing Dancing ‘as Gaeilge’ until 8.15pm then Ciorcal Chomhrá le ceol traidisiúnta Gaeilge. Conversation with traditional Irish Music and song. Come along and practice your “cúpla focal” among friends as we re-introduce you to Irish. Bí linn agus fáilte.
Gurranabraher/Churchfield Youth
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Ceili Night, set dancing lessons, performance by the youth group and local primary schools -afternoon and evening. Tour of the building, history display about the community. A display of knitwear and crochet work from the community association.
Masonic Hall27 Tuckey Street |
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The Cork Youth Chamber Orchestra will perform in the Lodge Room at 7pm. The Masonic Hall, the home of Freemasonry in Cork since 1845, will open its doors at 8pm with a tour of the building outlining the history of Freemasonry.
Port of Cork and Atlantic Sea KayakingCustom House, Custom House Street. |
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In the beautiful surroundings of the historic Port of Cork boardroom enjoy music by Irish solo artists Jessie Kennedy and Tony Davis, and stories of the river. An evening kayak along the River Lee is available afterwards with Atlantic Sea Kayaking. Places limited so bookings essential for the kayaking.
St. Fin Barre’s CathedralCathedral Office, Dean's Street |
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An evening celebrating the choral foundation and historical significance of one of Cork’s landmark buildings. The event will include scheduled guided tours, the singing of Choral Evensong at 6.15pm and a short recital by the cathedral choir at 7.30pm.
St. Vincent’s ChurchSunday’s Well Road |
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Designed by Sir John Benson and built in the Early Gothic style in 1851. The stained glass windows were created by Messrs. Mayer and Co. of Munich. Information on the history of the church and its windows will be available followed by an organ recital at 8pm.
The Gate CinemaNorth Main Street |
Golden Globe nominated film composer Maurice Seezer and acclaimed singer Tony O'Sullivan re-interpret songs from the cinema in an eclectic and entertaining programme ranging from 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'Midnight Express' to 'Basquiat' to 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. Tickets available from 5pm at the Gate Cinema.
The Lee Sessions6pm until late |
Just for Culture Night the Lee Sessions presents a packed series of traditional, vibrant and authentic trad sessions in Cork city centre, featuring masters of traditional music. From 6pm you will find music in The Rob Roy, The Gables, Charlies, Cavanagh’s and The Thomond Bar. From 7pm in Le Chateau Bar and Sin É. From 9pm in The Long Valley and from 10pm in The Corner House. All session are two hours in duration.
UCC School of Music and TheatreÓ Riada Hall, Sunday’s Well Road |
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Masters Degree Graduation Recital of Irish Traditional Music. Currently at UCC studying for a Masters in Ethnomusicology Lisa Canny will perform her own tunes and songs in the traditional style, alongside some of the best musicians in the country.
