Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Christy Moore plays at Live at the Marquee this weekend.
Katherine Ryan
, Cork Opera House, 8pm: The award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress presents her brand-new live show. Tickets €34.
Jake Carter & Band with Aimee Twomey, The Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom, 7.30pm:
featuring the heart-warming, uplifting singles, Loved Me Like You Do, Milk and Honey and Don’t Forget. Tickets €22.
Christy Moore, Live at the Marquee, 6.30pm: Live at the Marquee is back for another summer, as the great musician hits the stage. Tickets €70.
Florist, Coughlans Bar, 7pm: Brooklyn Indie folk band Florist play as part of their Jellywish Album Tour 2025. Tickets €25.
Céilí Mór, Cyprus Avenue, 7pm: A night of craic and dancing in a celebration of traditional Irish music, rhythm, and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just up for a bit of fun, all are welcome. Tickets €11.
Andy Irvine, The White Horse Ballincollig, 8.30pm: The legendary Irish singer/songwriter makes a long-awaited return to the venue for an evening of song and stories. Tickets €30.
Rory Gallagher Tribute, Fred Zeppelins, 8.30pm: If you are headed to Joe Bonamassa Plays Rory Gallagher at the Marquee and fancy a taster, or if you didn’t nab a ticket, Fred Zeppelins has you covered. Tickets €14.
Celts By The Sea 2025, Ballycotton, 2.30pm: A sponsored walk on Ballycotton Cliffs, followed by an evening of entertainment at Sea Church, featuring Celt legend, Chris Sutton. Tickets €7-40.
5 Nations Roller Derby Tournament, MTU Arena, 6pm: Tickets €12.
The Quiet Club With guest performer Sophie Hutchinson, Sirius Arts Centre Cobh, 8pm: The Quiet Club - Cork-based artists Danny McCarthy and Mick O’Shea - perform a mix of experimental music with improvised instruments Tickets €12.50.
The Cork City 48-Hour Film Challenge 2025, The Pav, 5pm: Over 48 hours, teams of film-makers write, shoot and edit a five-minute film! The work is judged by a panel of experts and screened at The Pavilion. Tickets €5.
, Live at the Marquee, 8pm: The funnyman returns with Re:Creation. Tickets €45.
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: All action, all adrenaline, this Formula One film is a joyride.2.
: Danny Boyle’s zombies are back in this nerve-wracking outing.3.
: Tom Cruise back for a last exhilarating adventure.4.
: Live action remake is the perfect summer flick for families.5.
: Gorgeous romantic comedy about a woman who wants an old-fashioned romance.
, BBC2, 5pm: The Belfast rap band Kneecap are on stage today - but will the BBC broadcast the controversial act?
, RTÉ1, 6.30pm: Final episode of the four-part series looks at the impact of the Irish globally as it poses the question ‘What does it mean to be Irish’?
, Netflix: The third and final season of the South Korean thriller, as Gi-hun leads a rebellion against the game’s architects.
, Disney+: Latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Dominique Thorne reprises her role as Riri Williams/Ironheart from the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.