What's on in Cork this weekend: The Field, Disco Pigs, and music galore
Séamus McLean Ross as Pig and Aoise Meaney as Runt in Disco Pigs, at the Everyman
The Field, Briery Gap, Macroom, €24, 8pm: The classic Irish play takes centre stage. A gripping story of land, power, and the lengths we will go to in order to protect what we believe is ours, the John B Keane story is a firm favourite with audiences.
Disco Pigs, Everyman, €21, 8pm: The old favourite is continuing its run, directed by its writer, Tony Award winner Enda Walsh, and starring Séamus McLean Ross as Pig and Aoise Meaney as Runt.
Cork One Act Drama Festival, Cork Arts Theatre, €18-15, 7.30pm: The final three plays of the festival are performed, by Skibbereen Drama Group, Enniscorthy Theatre Group, and Balally Drama Group in Dublin, followed by the awards ceremony.
The Year Grunge Broke, Sea Church, Ballycotton, €25, 8pm: A great treat for fans of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Smashing Pumpkins, and other ’90s bands.
The Frank & Walters Acoustic Duo, The Richmond Revival, Fermoy, €38.50, 8pm: The band are taking to the road to share the hits and their favourite long lost classics in all their acoustic glory.
Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra with Michael McHale, Cork City Hall, €20-30, 7.30pm: A celebration of musical genius, including a performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major performed by the orchestra and soloist, Michael McHale.
Teresa Horgan & Donogh Hennessy, Ionad Cultúrtha, Bhaile Mhúirne, €15-20, 8pm: Teresa is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest folk and traditional singers, joined by the celebrated guitarist and producer Donogh Hennessy.
Jenny Greene, Savoy, Cork city, €27.83, 8pm: One of Ireland’s most respected and versatile DJs returns to the Savoy for a special night of electric dance music.
Dominic Kirwan, Glen Theatre, Banteer, €30, 8pm: The Omagh-born singer has one of the most respected voices in Irish country music.
Brian Gallagher and Many Special Guests, City Limits, Cork city, 8pm: One of the rising stars of Irish comedy headlines a bash to mark 33 years of the club.
Glucksman Craft & Design Fair 2026, The Glucksman, UCC, 10am-6pm: More than 50 selected participants showcase their imaginative work in textiles, jewellery, print, ceramics, stationary, furniture, glass and woodturning. Also on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
On Ice Cork, 10, North Main St, Cork city, from €20: Get into the festive spirit and enjoy the magic of ice skating.
Salsa By The Lee In Aid Of Charity, Crane Lane Theatre, Cork vity, free, 6.30pm: Raise money, raise awareness, and raise your pulse at Salsa by the Lee! A regular salsa social, with all money going to charity.
