Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork
The life of Cork singer Joe Corbett is celebrated at the Opera House on Saturday
: A solo storytelling performance by Neil O’Dwyer, presented as part of the Cork Fringe Festival this weekend. Also Sunday, 3pm.
: A night of comedy, spoken word and storytelling featuring Sinéad Quinlan, Ross Browne, Áine Gallagher and Dagogo Hart - part of the Cork Fringe Festival. Also Sunday at 7pm.
: A new musical drama written by Cork musician Mick Flannery, in which Tommy Tiernan makes his musical theatre debut. Runs to May 16.
: Fast-moving comedy about two friends preparing to compete for the crown of Alternative Miss Ireland with a Princess Diana drag act.
: Final chance to see this riotous cabaret-theatre spectacle. Expect high camp, and a bunker load of camaraderie as the world ends.
: What happens when Cork’s notorious historical daughter, Anne Bonny, lands in 2026? A fast-paced theatrical adventure.
: An evening in memory of Cork-born baritone, opera singer and musical theatre performer, Joe Corbett, who sadly passed away in July, 2025. A stellar line-up including Majella Cullagh, Mary Hegarty, Molly Lynch, John Molloy, Ryan Morgan, Richard Morris, and Kim Sheehan, plus Joe’s niece, Eva Corbett. All proceeds go to The Irish Cancer Society.
: The event runs all weekend and features musicians from all over the world, playing in churches, marquees, and on boats. See www.fiddlefair.com.
: Part of the venue’s lunchtime jazz series.
: The band return to Fermoy with an array of instruments and musical escapades.
: The honorary Corkman is widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters and recording artists working today.
: A performance from one of Australia’s best comedy exports.
: Students from the Alan Foley Academy of Dance present a one-off performance, accompanied by special guest artistes from Cork City Ballet and Studio D.
: Join comedian Spillane as he besieges Elizabeth Fort! Expect the unexpected - part of Cork Fringe Festival.
