Cork is a modern city with a lively nightlife and a range of venues catering for every taste including folk, jazz, dance, blues, traditional, rock, standup comedy and opera. The venues listed below reglarly hosts a range of local, national, and international artists. Check out Whazon! or the venue's website for a current listing of acts.
Triskel Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural HUB in the heart of Cork City and we celebrated 40 years in 2018. Our main auditorium Triskel Christchurch is a multidisciplinary space housed in a fully refurbished neoclassical Georgian Church.
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Ths schoolof music, situated in the city centre at Union Quay hosts regular concerts across a broad range of musical genres.
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Hosts a series of exhibitions all year round at its impressive premises in Douglas Strwwt. Nano Nagle Place is a great place to start your discovery of Cork City.
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Established in 1976 as a club by and for the arts community in Cork, the fondly named “CAT Club” quickly became a landmark, serving not only as a venue for amateur and professional companies alike, but also as the preferred meeting place and socialising hub for all arts enthusiasts.
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Located in a heritage building in Shandon, Cork’s north city centre, DANCE CORK FIRKIN CRANE specialises in supporting dance artists, presenting dance performances and encouraging people in Cork to engage with dance of all kinds..
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The Everyman Theatre is a 650-seat Victorian theatre on MacCurtain Street in Cork, Ireland. It opened in 1897, and is the oldest purpose-built theatre building in Cork. The Everyman delivers an ambitious programme in a beautiful venue that serves the audience of today and builds the audience of the future.
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Cork Opera House is southern Ireland’s premier venue for the best concerts, comedy, drama, dance, family fare, and, of course, opera. Located in the heart of Cork City, the Opera House has been a Cork cultural institution for over 160 years and will continue to strive to present and produce both indigenous and international top class acts for the people of Cork and further afield.
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The long-established home of Irish traditional music in Cork city, the Irish words ‘Sin é’ literally translate to mean ‘That’s it’, in reference to the funeral parlour located next door. Non-stop traditional music 7 days a week from 6 – close Monday – Saturday, and from 5 on Sunday.
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Charlies is a famous early morning Cork bar, full of character and characters. Opening every morning, except Sundays, at 7am this is the closest youll get to round-the-clock craic in a traditional Irish bar and its welcoming coal fire. We host some of the best local, national and international acts from rock n roll and blues at night to traditional Irish music and folk acts on Sunday afternoons.
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A Traditional Warm & Friendly Pub in Gilabbey Street playing the best tunes in town. Serving a wide variety of Beers
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The venue hosts live music 7 days a week, and whether it is the return of the Crane Lane’s original folk and blues acts or tomorrow’s next big thing, we are sure our eclectic mix has something for everyone’s taste.
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Established almost two centuries ago on Douglas Street, Coughlans is a pub steeped in history, unspoiled and untarnished by the passage of time. Coughlans Live has hosted some of the finest local, national and international musicians and comedians.
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A truly traditional Irish Pub In the heart of Cork City. This family run pub since 1994 has hosted many talented musicians and artists. It is the original home of the Murphys Folk Club, Cork, and is currently the home of Lee Delta Blues Club.
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Cork's best rock bar since 1997; Live music every weekend; Beer & Cocktails; Open Mic Night.
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Cork’s Franciscan Well Brewery and Brew Pub is one of Ireland’s longest established and best respected craft breweries. The “Wnational fame for its popular beers along with international recognition for its numerous craft beer awards from across Europe along with their successful collaboration with Jameson Whiskey.
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The sweet sound of an Irish fiddle, the thunder of a bodhrán, the enchanting charm of a beautiful banjo fill the air and escape past your ears as one of Cork's favourite pubs reveals itself to you.
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Cyprus Avenue opened it's doors for the first time in September 2003 and has been at the forefront of the Cork live music scene ever since. Initially a 230 capacity venue, it has expanded to 500 capacity in 2018 attracting the very best in local, national and international acts.
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An ambitious events space in Ballycotton, East Cork, Sea Church is a multidisciplinary venue housed in a fully refurbished Church of Ireland church.
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