What's happening in Cork this weekend? 

There's plenty happening Leeside on Saturday and Sunday with three festivals, and plenty of theatre and music. 
What's happening in Cork this weekend? 

Seán Ronayne gives a talk as part of the Midleton Arts Festival on Saturday

THEATRE

Saturday

The House Must Win, Everyman, 2pm & 7.30pm, €41, concession, €48, student, €11: Last chance to see a show described as one of the best new musicals of recent years.

Sunday

A Play As Gaeilge - Cáca Milis Cúpla Focail Agus Cupán Tae, My Place, Midleton, 3pm, €16: Alice Barry brings her new theatre piece, an adaptation and translation of the acclaimed Fruitcake, as part of Midleton Arts Festival. For more events, see midletonartsfestival.com

MUSIC

Saturday

Harvest - A Tribute To Neil Young, Triskel Arts Centre, 8pm, €25-28: In a special performance, the band present an intimate acoustic evening – just acoustic guitars, vocals, harmonica, and grand piano.

Fist Of Pure Emotion - Spring Fling Part Deux, Cyprus Avenue, Cork city, 7pm, €20: A celebration of the finest rock anthems and guilty pleasures of the ’80s and ’90s.

Whitney Houston By Candlelight, Cork City Hall, 7.30pm, €30: Experience the best of Whitney Houston at this epic live concert starring Kieshia Chun and her spectacular band.

Sunday

A tribute To Leonard Cohen, Everyman, 7pm, €33: Stewart D’Arrietta and his band produce a rousing celebration of the late, legendary musician’s best loved music, poetry, and stories of his life.

OTHER EVENTS

Saturday

Cork International Poetry Festival, Cork Arts Theatre, from 3pm, €5: A host of events take place as part of the final day of the festival, each costing €5 entry. It starts at 3pm with the winning entries of the Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition being unveiled with readings, and ends at 10pm with appearances by Kim Moore and Annemarie Ní Churreáin. For more, see www.corkpoetryfest.net

Informative Talk, Reading & Signing, Aghada Community Centre, 8pm, free: Cork author and ornithologist Seán Ronayne delivers an inspiring talk, as part of the Midleton Arts Festival. For more events, see See midletonartsfestival.com

Tom O’Mahony & Guests, City Limits, Cork Comedy Club, 8.45pm: Tom has to be one of the busiest acts in the country: resident warm-up for The Late Late Show; regular at every major festival; star of both Damo & Ivor, and Bridget & Eamon, and much more.

Ballymaloe Festival Of Food, Ballymaloe House Hotel, day tickets, €35: This three-day festival, which ends on Sunday, is packed with events for food and sustainability lovers. See www.ballymaloefestivaloffood.com

Get Ur Ballet On, Dance Cork Firkin Crane, 7.30pm, €25: An end of year showcase by Cork School Of Dance, celebrating the talents of its students.

Sunday

Trish McCarthy Showcase 2026, Dance Cork Firkin Crane, 3.30pm, €19: All styles of dance featured, including musical, lyrical, hip hop, and freestyle.

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