Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork
To mark the launch of the programme for this Cork Midsummer Festival 2025, Festival Director Lorraine Maye and Eileen Walsh took inspiration from an Australian production in this year's festival, Burnout Paradise, which features the cast on treadmills. As part of the exciting line up Eileen Walsh performed he 24 theatrical marathon in CMF 2025 - The Second Woman. Bottlenose from writer-actor Aaron O’Neill will also be part of the programme. Tickets on sale now from corkmidsummer.com Photographer: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland
as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, Cork Opera House, multiple performances from 12pm to 8pm; On an otherwise empty stage, one dancer and one audience member meet for a singular ten-minute encounter. Tickets €8.
as part of Cork Midsummer Festival, Firkin Crane, 4pm; Four performers. Four treadmills. One relentless, spiralling challenge. What starts as a playful contest soon unravels into a desperate, high-stakes game. Tickets €22.
, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm; is a fast-paced and urgent new play about identity, masculinity, and the unspoken battles fought within. Following its premiere in New York, the play comes to Ireland on tour to bring its raw intensity and emotional depth to audiences nationwide. Tickets €26.
, The Everyman, 8:30pm; On the evening of the summer solstice, Camille O’Sullivan’s presents a brand-new show specially created for Cork Midsummer Festival – celebrating her hometown and its music through a mix of beloved favourites and new gems. Tickets €36.50.
Library Trad Music Group, Rory Gallagher Library, 3:30pm; Join in on or just sit back an enjoy the weekly trad sessions at Cork City Library. Free admission.
Dublin City Ramblers, Quays Bar Fermoy, 8pm; The name the Dublin City Ramblers is legendary in Irish music, they have blazed a trail in folk music for over 50 years with their unique style and unmistakable delivery of Irish music. Tickets €15.
Roy Buckley, Canty’s Bar, 6pm; Roy Buckley is a singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, owner of The Song Collector Sessions. Free admission.
Carrigaline Summer Festival Concert, Carrigaline Court Health & Leisure Centre, 8pm; Get ready for a night of music and fun at the Carrigaline Summer Festival Concert, which will feature The Frank & Walters, Danny & the Aos Dána and Crosshaven Community Choir. Tickets €35.
The White Horse Guitar Club, The White Horse 8:30pm; The White Horse Guitar Club has become a celebrated force in Ireland’s music scene and beyond. Born in Ballincollig, out of an open call by Joe Carey at The White Horse pub, this eleven-man band has grown from a casual gathering into one of Ireland’s most exciting musical acts.
Kiss Nights, The Pav, 11pm; Get into the groove with Kiss Nights with Frank Jez and DJ Mystic Gold at The Pavilion — a celebration of rhythm, soul, and good energy with the best in funk, afrobeats, soul, and more. Free admission.
Stuart Wilde and The Birdmen, Crane Lane, 11:30pm; The Birdmen are a four-piece band playing everything from Bob Dylan to The Beastie Boys including blues, folk, rock and hip hop. Free admission.
International Yoga Day, Douglas Library, 11:30am; Celebrate International Yoga Day with a gentle yoga flow session followed by a guided meditation. Make sure to bring your own yoga mat. Free admission.
Scent Filled Summer Aromatherapy and Wellness Workshop, Here’s Health, 11am; Relax and take your ease while making your own aromatherapy products that you can take home. Tickets €45.
Rebel Aghada Tour, Aghada Church, 12pm; This tour is based on bestselling book Rebel Aghada 1798 - 1923: the Untold History of an East Cork Parish' and plans to take in all of the nine villages of Aghada, plus Heartbreak Hill, East Ferry, Fort Davis, Roche's Point, Ballybrannigan, Inch Bay and more. Tickets €25.
Ricardo in Cork Zumba, Midleton GAA, 5pm; Ricardo's Zumba masterclass promises not only to boost your fitness but also to fill the room with fun and entertainment. Ticket €25.
Stretch and Steps, Kennedy Park, 10:30am; A morning hosted by yoga teacher, Lauren and Edel from Bestie walking club. Meet at Kennedy Park for an early morning outdoor yoga session, followed by a 5km walk. Free admission.
1. : Tom Cruise is back for one last exhilarating adventure.
2. : Gorgeous comedy drama about a former band reuniting for a gig.
3. : Live action remake of the beloved cartoon is the perfect summer flick for families.
4. : Gorgeous comedy about a woman who wants an old-fashioned romance.
5. Lilo & Stitch: Disney gives Lilo & Stitch a live action remake and it’s a joy to watch.
, RTÉ 1, 9:25pm; Based on the bestselling book and set in the distant future, the film follows Paul Atreides as his family, the noble House Atreides, is thrust into a war for the deadly and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis.
, RTÉ 2, 11pm: Hell for Leather – The Story of Gaelic Football – a brand-new 5-part series, delving into the role of Gaelic Football in the sporting, cultural and social history of modern Ireland.
, Apple plus. Carried along by Owen Wilson's laconic charm, Stick is a sports comedy that putts predictably but accomplishes its aim of gentle entertainment commendably under par.
, Netflix: A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.
