The Arts Office operates as the Arts and Events section within the Corporate, Community & Cultural Affairs Directorate. It is the primary point of coordination of the City Council’s arts development remit as provided for under the Arts Act 2003.
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29 October 2026
Cork City Celebrates Outstanding Success at All-Island Pride of Place Awards
Cork City celebrated a remarkable evening of success at the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2026, held on 24 October 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin, with community organisations and Cork City Council receiving recognition at one of the most prestigious community awards programmes on the island of Ireland.
29 October 2026
Lord Mayor Launches 64th Gala Christmas Concert in Aid of Two Charities
Lord Mayor Cllr. Damian Boylan has officially launched the 64th Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which returns to Cork City Hall on Saturday 5th December.
29 October 2026
20th Dragon of Shandon Festival Taking Place This Weekend
The 20th Dragon of Shandon festival takes place Saturday 31st October at 7pm.
27 October 2026
Community Monuments Fund 2027 Announced
Cork City Council is inviting applications from private owners, custodians and community groups for the 2027 Community Monuments Fund.
23 October 2026
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Gets Underway in Cork - Your Guide to This Weekend
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, has welcomed the start of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival this October Bank Holiday weekend.