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

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 15 to 17). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...
Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Comedian Neil Delamare is at Coughlan's Bar on Saturday. 

GOING OUT

Theatre

Saturday

Cork Heritage Day – Cork Opera House Tour, Cork Opera House, 9am: As the venue celebrates its 170th anniversary, look back on its long and important legacy to mark Heritage Day. Tickets free.

Cork Heritage Day - Behind The Scenes At The Everyman, 11am: An immersive, theatrical tour of the 128-year-old theatre.

Mother Of All Behans, The Everyman, 2pm: After sold-out performances last summer, the play, starring Imelda May, returns to The Everyman, a masterfully executed one-woman show bringing to life the remarkable story of the witty raconteur, singer and rebel Kathleen Behan. Tickets €37.

The Good Crank, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm: Kitty Clog is an aging woman who is determined not to go quietly into that good night. Tickets €18.

Music

Saturday

Hotboxx Techno Cage Rave, The Pav, 10pm: If techno is your scene, this is the place to be. Tickets €10.

Rise Up Sound System, Lee Rowing Club, 7pm: The crew celebrate their 15th birthday with special guests Roots Factory, featuring Eva Keyes, Benji Revelation and Jonezy. Tickets €17.

Inch Fest 2025; The Kilkenny’s, Inchigeela, 9pm: Tap your feet to traditional Irish music. Tickets €27.80.

Sunday

Mór Disco with Stevie G & Angi, Lee Rowing Club, 7pm: Relive the magic of the iconic club night that has captivated Cork city for years with its electrifying atmosphere and unforgettable music. Tickets €22.

Graham Lynch and the Crisis Actors, Coughlan’s Bar, 10pm: An evening of rock n’ roll, blues and country rock. Free admission.

Other Events

Saturday

The Cork Brunch at Sophie’s Rooftop, The Dean Hotel, 12pm: In partnership with Cork on a Fork and the local team from Rebel Distillery, a rooftop brunch that’s proudly Cork. Tickets €38.

Children’s Food Trail, Cork City, 12.30pm: Fun and fascinating. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets €20.

Live Whiskey Chats Podcast with Ger Buckley, Master Cooper, The Hi-B Bar, 2.30pm: Hosted by Laurie O’Dwyer in one of Cork’s oldest bars. Guests also enjoy whiskey tastings. Tickets €22.

Sunday

Neil Delamare: Work in Progress, Coughlan’s Bar, 7pm: Award-winning comedian Delamere is one of the top acts in the Irish comedy scene today, well known to audiences for his regular television appearances on RTÉ and the BBC as well as his hilarious sell-out stand up tours. Tickets €15.

Cork Food and Fashion Brunch, Bakestone Perry Street, 11am: As part of the Cork On A Fork festival, enjoy a feast of Cork’s finest food and fashion. Tickets €60.

Our top 5 films in the cinema

1. Superman: A new era for Superman, and David Corenswet is perfect as the Man of Steel.

2. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: This reboot of the Fantastic Four is truly fantastic.

3. F1: Packed with action and adrenaline, this Formula One film is an exhilarating joyride.

4. Materialists: A matchmaker finds herself at the centre of a love story.

5. From Hide, With Love: Gripping true story of a World War II political prisoner.

STAYING IN

Television

Saturday

One Night, ITV1, 9.30pm: New six-part Aussie drama, starring Jodie Whittaker, about a writer whose debut book may not be exclusively her own.

Sunday

Murder Case: The Vanishing Cyclist, BBC2, 9pm: Two-part investigation into how an ex-Navy officer disappeared on a charity cycle in Scotland.

Streaming

Butterfly, Prime: Six-part spy thriller about an ex-US intelligence operative living in South Korea.

Love is Blind UK, Netflix: The British take on the dating show is back for a second run, hosted by real-life golden couple Matt and Emma Willis.

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