February Festivals and Events
Coffee House Lates | Sunday February 1
Some of Cork’s coffee houses are once again going to keep their doors open into the evening this Sunday with the first Coffee House Lates edition of 2026. Four independent cafés will open late for an exciting evening celebrating five talented local female Cork artists between 6pm and 8pm on Sunday February the 1st to celebrate St Brigid.
Featuring performance art, to folk to spoken word and world class opera. Coffee House Lates is once again turning participating businesses into hubs of creativity and connection after dark.
All events are free to attend and are within walking distance so it’s a great opportunity to do a trail from venue to venue. All five performers will do a short performance in each café, so if you want to stay in one spot or move around the participating cafes, it’s up to you!
This event has been generously funded by Cork City Council’s Night Time Economy Initiative.
Featured Artists:
- Seiko Hayase
- Shauna Lee Lynch
- Emma Nash
- Josie Flood
Featured Coffee Shops:
- 115 Café on Oliver Plunkett St
- Old Town Taqueria, Pembroke Street
- Boname Café, North Main Street
- Guji Café, 5th Quarter, Paul Street
Sporting Memories | St. Finbarr’s Hurling & Football Club | Friday February 6
Cork City Sports and Age Friendly, The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland and St Finbarr’s Football & Hurling Club. Present a 'Sporting Memories' morning in St Finbarr’s Hurling & Football Club, Neenan Park, Togher, Cork at 11am.
This is a free welcoming Dementia Friendly Event designed to encourage people with a dementia diagnosis.
To enjoy memories of sporting events gone by with special guest Charlie Mc Carthy.
All are welcome!
To book contact, catherine_foley@corkcity.ie
Run The Night | Cork City | Wednesday February 11
Run The Night Cork comes to Cork on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, bringing an exciting five-mile night run through Cork’s streets.
The event invites runners of all abilities to experience the city in a unique way, as streets close and Cork lights up for an unforgettable evening of movement, energy, and community spirit. With a professionally organised, chip-timed route and a vibrant night-time atmosphere, Run The Night offers participants the chance to take on a rewarding challenge while enjoying the city after dark.
Run The Night Cork is designed to be inclusive and accessible — whether participants are running solo, with friends, or as part of a club or workplace team. The event also supports positive community initiatives, helping to bring people together through the joy of running.
Further information and registration details are available online. runthenight.ie
City Hall Singers Valentine’s Choral Performance | City Library | Saturday February 14
We are delighted to be hosting the City Hall Singers for a special Valentine's choral performance in the City Library, Grand Parade on Saturday the 14th of February at 2pm. All are welcome to what is sure to be an enjoyable event 💘
After a 15-year break, November 2023 saw the rebirth of the City Hall Singers. Three former members resurrected the choir to re-connect staff and retirees, following the disconnect created by Covid 19. There was an instant uptake and positivity amongst City Council employees and retirees to restart the choir. Now they continue to meet in the Hall for their weekly rehearsal. City Hall Singers is an SATB choir with twenty-seven members, and they perform under their amazing conductor, Lorna Moore. MA, BMus, LRSL, LLCM, ALCM. They are an integral part of staff engagement throughout the organisation and participate in many varied events during the council year such as work launches and library events like this one.
To name a few, they have performed at the “City of Welcomes”, charity coffee mornings, inter-choir nights and achieved second place in 2024 & 2025 in the IBEC Workplace Choir of the Year Competition. They have given annual performances at the Culture Night events, Civic Receptions, the Lord Mayor’s Gala Concert and last year they featured in Lyric Fm “Carols for Christmas”.
Age Friendly Forum | Council Chambers, Cork City Hall | Wednesday February 18
International Women’s Day Event | Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall | Friday February 27
The Lady Mayoress of Cork, Karen Brennan, has announced the upcoming “International Women’s Day Event”, which will take place on Friday, 27 February 2026 from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork.
The event is open to the public and promises to be a vibrant celebration of women’s voices, achievements, and support networks across the city.
The theme for this year’s event is: “With knowledge we thrive, with support we rise.”
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend and learn more about the services and initiatives that empower women at every stage of life.
The Lady Mayoress International Women’s Day Event is a celebration of solidarity, empowerment, and community. It aims to highlight the importance of knowledge and support in helping women thrive and rise together.
Local Enterprise Office Events | February
Wednesday 4 - LEAN Best Practices – Information Workshop
Thursday 5 - Canva (beginners) for small businesses
Tuesday 10 - Food & Drink Starter Programme
Thursday 12 - Getting your Pricing Right for 2026!
Monday 23 - Start Your Own Business
Bishopstown Library | February
Ireland Reads Day. Join us at Bishopstown Library for Irelands Reads Day for a fun filled session of stories, songs, and rhymes to boost early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.
Saturday February 28 at 10am. All welcome.
Engineering Week: Bishopstown Library celebrates Engineering Week with a special fun-filled engineering themed craft workshop facilitated by Fabiola Lobo. Saturday 28th February at 11.30am. Suitable for ages 8-12 and booking is essential as places are limited.
Booking can be made by emailing bishopstown_library@corkcity.ie
Blackpool Library | February
Saturday 21 February at 10.30am: Story time by local children’s author Aisling De Barra, based on her rhyming picture book called Loved Just the Same, aimed at children aged 3–7.
Saturdays 11.30am – 12.30pm: Slow session with Michael Lynch. If you can play a polka or two, drop into Blackpool library with your instrument and join in with the slow traditional music session regulars. All are welcome and if you just want to have a listen and a chat, that’s fine too!
Saturdays 2.15pm to 3.15pm: Free acoustic blues guitar lessons with Michael Lynch. Contact 021-4924933 or email blackpool_library@corkcity.ie for more details.