20th Dragon of Shandon Festival Taking Place This Weekend

The 20^th Dragon of Shandon festival takes place Saturday 31^st October at 7pm.

Cork City has a unique culture all of its own, rooted in community and creativity. Nowhere is that better experienced than through the Dragon of Shandon Parade. This iconic annual event brings the streets of Cork to life, showcasing giant illuminated floats, larger-than-life puppets, mesmerizing performances, and breathtaking visual art, all crafted with the passion and dedication of local artists, volunteers, and participants.

Brought to you by Cork Community Art Link.

The Dragon of Shandon is a Cork city festival proudly grant-aided by Cork City Council

The 2026 Dragon of Shandon has also been funded as part of Cork City’s local programme for Cultúr 2026, the culture programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

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