- Spending on restaurants and dining, including pubs, increased 8.9pc compared with October last year
- The Cork Jazz Festival ran from 22 to 26 October
- The festival coincided with the city’s two strongest days so far in 2026 for in-store restaurant and pub spending
- The figures were revealed in November 2026
- The data covers in-store spending in Cork
Spending on restaurants and dining, including pubs, has increased 8.9pc compared with October of last year. The Cork Jazz Festival, which ran from 22 to 26 October, coincided with the city’s two strongest days so far in 2026 for in-store restaurant and pub spending. The figures were revealed in November 2026.
The data covers in-store spending in Cork. The festival drove significant footfall to restaurants and pubs across the city.
The increase in spending reflects the impact of the festival on the local hospitality sector. The Cork Jazz Festival is a major event for the city.
