Going out? Here's what's happening in Cork this weekend

Whether you are looking for theatre, comedy, music or even songwriting workshops, there's plenty happening Leeside this weekend. 
Going out? Here's what's happening in Cork this weekend

Lisa Lambe will delight audiences at Ionad Cultúrtha in Ballyvourney on Saturday

THEATRE

Saturday

Matilda Jr, The Musical, Firkin Crane, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, €25: Last chances to see CADA Performing Arts present Roald Dahl’s story, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

MUSIC

Saturday

Studio Wolfe – Dance Celebration 2026: Battle Of The Pop Bands, Cork Opera House, 5pm, €28: The annual show by the students brings the ultimate showdown of ’90s and early 2000s pop icons to the stage. From Spice Girls to Take That, Westlife to Boyzone, Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Destiny’s Child, Girls Aloud, Pussycat Dolls and more. Also on Sunday at 11.30am & 5pm,

Flowers And Friendship Bracelets, Everyman, 1.30pm & 6pm, €27: A dazzling explosion of music, dance and excitement: a celebration of the biggest hits from four of the hottest artistes of the moment - Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Solas Quartet: Spring String Quartet Series 2026, Triskel Arts Centre, 1pm, €14-17: Milo McCarthy’s new string quartet, written for the Solas Quartet, is inspired by imagined sights and sounds from ancient Ireland and brings together elements of traditional Irish and contemporary classical music.

Bess Cronin Banríon Mhúscraí - Lisa Lambe, Ionad Cultúrtha, Ballyvourney, 7pm, €15-20: This concert brings the Songs and seanchas of Bess Cronin ‘The Queen of Múscraí’ to life, in English and Irish.

SUNDAY

Future Sounds, Briery Gap, Macroom, 2.30pm, free: A youthband showcase, as six talented U18 musicians from all over Cork provide a lively concert.

How I Became A Wave, Coughlans, Douglas St, Cork city, 3pm & 7.30pm, €23: The solo project of Cork-based artist Pat Carey, formerly of acclaimed indie band The Hard Ground, he blends literary and natural world influences with lush strings and steel pedal guitars.

Mamacha, Levis Corner House, Main St, Ballydehob, Co. Cork, 8pm, €20: A West Cork Collective who take their name from the Bolivian word for woman and who celebrate the creative and healing force of feminine energy through music from the heart.

OTHER EVENTS

Saturday

Brian Gallagher plus guests, City Limits - Cork Comedy Club, 8pm, €22.42: Brian is a rising star on the Irish comedy scene, and sold out the Edinburgh Fringe.

East Cork Songwriting Festival, Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh: Unleash your musical potential with workshops at this vibrant one-day event aimed at both seasoned musicians and budding lyricists.

Sophie Reid, Skybar, upstairs at Clancy’s, Marlboro St, Cork city: Techno set by Reid, described as “a powerhouse of an early-2000s-tinged sound, reworked for today’s floors”, with warm-ups by Evan Murphy and balaclava-clad local rising star the 2FastKeepUp.

Rave For Palestine, Cyprus Avenue, Cork city, 11pm, €15: Featuring a broad selection of DJs in the shape of Fleece DJs, Let’s Elevate and Phrases DJ OB City and Barry Walsh, with proceeds from the event going to the Lajee Centre in Bethlehem.

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