Going out in Cork or staying in this weekend? Here is your guide to what's on...
Eagles tribute band Dezperado play the Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom, on Sunday
STAYING IN
Theatre
Saturday
Warm Regards, The Everyman, 2pm/7.30pm: Two best friends. One charming stranger. A birthday that changes everything. Written by Alison Teahan and directed by Sinead Crowley, and set in Cork with Cork voices. Tickets €18.
Swingin’ In Time, Cork Opera House, 8pm: As part of the 170th anniversary celebrations, the Opera House will present a dazzling evening of music that pays tribute to its rich jazz heritage. Tickets €35.
Sunday
The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute To Whitney Houston, Cork Opera House, 8pm: The star’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert. Tickets €37.50.
Eagles Tribute - Dezperado, Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom, 8pm: Recreating the legendary sound of the band with some of the finest musicians from Cork. Tickets €22.
Music
Saturday
Fr Con Commemorative Concert, St Mary’s Catholic Church, Passage West, 5pm: A night filled with music, memories, and celebration in honour of Fr Con. Tickets €10.
MC Pat Flynn, Pulse Nightclub, Fermoy, 7pm: The renowned MC comes to Fermoy following a string of sell-out tours. Tickets €10.
One Night, Clancy’s Sky Bar, 11pm: Night filled with infectious underground music. Tickets €11.70.
Tara Casey, Cyprus Avenue, 11pm: Casey is quickly establishing herself as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging DJs. Tickets €11.
Sunday
Cluaz 2025, Tramore Valley Park, 2pm: A celebration of live sound art with sound artists Danny McCarthy, Mick O’Shea, Irene Murphy, Andy Ingamells, Harry Moore and Sean Taylor. Free.
Live Jazz, Sonflour, 8pm: This edition of Cork’s newest jazz event sees renowned trumpeter Paul Kiernan join the resident trio. Tickets €10.
Other Events
Saturday
Back to School Brunch, Clancy’s, 1pm: €44 ticket includes 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, a delicious brunch, sing-alongs, and a live DJ.
Aoife Dunne – Good Grief, Cyprus Avenue, 7pm: Aoife blends stand-up and storytelling in a fast, fearless comedy show. Tickets €22.
The Wild Geeze, Live At St Luke’s, 8pm: One is a comedic farmer from Galway, the other a burlesque chanteuse Limerick city kid. Tickets €25.
Sunday
Bayou to the Bay - New Orleans inspired Cruise, Kinsale Cruises, 4.30pm: Enjoy an early evening of New Orleans inspired music. Tickets €35.
Our top 5 films at the cinema
1. Steve: Cillian Murphy gives a tremendous turn as an overwhelmed teacher.
2. Christy: A must-watch drama set in Cork starring many local actors.
3. One Battle After Another: Dark comedy about revolutionaries in f contemporary America.
4. Sanatorium: Ireland’s Oscar submission is a remarkable story of Ukrainian resilience.
5. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale: One last outing for the residents of the great Downton.
STAYING IN
Television
Saturday
Live URC Rugby, Premier Sports, 5.30pm: Munster kick off their 2025-26 United Rugby Championship campaign away to Scarlets.
Sunday
The Walsh Sisters, RTÉ1, 9.30pm: Darkly funny new drama based on Marian Keyes’ bestselling novels, about five Irish sisters navigating life.
Streaming
Slow Horses, Apple TV+: In series five, the gang of disgraced spies are shocked as tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend.
House of Guinness, Netflix: Historical drama set during the 19th century which focuses on the rise of the titular brewing clan.
