Plans for the Bank Holiday weekend? Here's our guide to what's happening in Cork 

There's a host of family friendly events taking place in Cork this weekend, as well as plenty of music and theatre shows. 
Plans for the Bank Holiday weekend? Here's our guide to what's happening in Cork 

Youghal Medieval Festival takes place on Sunday. Picture: John Hennessy

THEATRE

Saturday

The Sound Of Music, Cork Opera House, €35-50, 2pm & 7pm: Matinee and evening performances of the venue’s summer blockbuster, with tickets selling fast. Also on Sunday at 1pm & 6pm.

Missing, Ballydehob Hall, €17.50, 3pm & 8pm: Written and performed by award-winning choreographer, and founder of Croí Glan, Tara Brandel, this looks at pivotal queer women whose voices and stories have been erased from history. Part of the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival. See www.fit-uptheatrefestival.com for more.

The Prometheus Project: The Opportunist And Wellness, Dance Cork Firkin Crane, €20, 2pm & 7pm: This adaptation of the classic story of the god who gave fire to humans focuses on two people preparing to lose power. Final showing.

Four Faced Liar, Cork Arts Theatre, €18, 8pm: a last chance to see Ger Fitzgibbon’s play - a night journey through the landscape of Cork city and its inhabitants.

MUSIC

Saturday

Tides Of Tradition, Briery Gap, Macroom, €37, 8pm: An exciting new Irish music and dance production that celebrates the rich heritage and evolving spirit of Ireland.

Meet The Fawkers, Fred Zeppelins, €10, 8.30pm: Galway-based band praised for their “high-energy punch” and “no-holds-barred attitude.” Expect a loud, electric night packed with swagger, chaos, and crowd-shaking anthems.

Sunday

Beth Orton and Sam Amidon, Skibbereen Town Hall, €35, 8pm: The musicians team up for a concert as part of Skibbereen Arts Festival. See www.skibbereenartsfestival.com for more on the festival.

OTHER EVENTS

Saturday

Mark O’Keeffe, Dave Savage, Maanadh, and James Hopkins, City Limits - The Comedy Club, 8.45pm: O’Keeffe is a regular on the Edinburgh Fringe, while Maanadh is an expert at describing in witty style his experiences as an Indian immigrant in Ireland.

Vincent Moon’s Live Cinema, Abbeystrewry Church, Skibbereen, €20, 8pm: The French film-maker presents a collage of experiences drawn from his personal archive, Petites Planètes. Part of the Skibbereen Arts Festival.

Castletownbere Festival Of The Sea, free: Running over Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a packed programme of family-friendly entertainment, live music, seafood, cultural displays, water-based activities, and local traditions.

Pride Family Picnic, Fitzgerald Park & Museum, Mardyke, free, noon: A newly-formed group of dedicated volunteers has come together to ensure that Cork will celebrate Pride this year with a vibrant and inclusive weekend line-up. See corkcommunitypride.ie for more.

Sunday

Youghal Medieval Festival, St Mary’s College Gardens, free, 11am-5pm: The town’s historic Raleigh Quarter is transformed into a vibrant celebration of the town’s rich medieval heritage, offering a full day of free family entertainment, interactive experiences and cultural activities.

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