- Cork on a Fork Festival (August 12th – 16th), in Cork City, celebrating the city’s food scene with various local events and business partnerships.
- St Patrick’s Day Celebrations (13–17 March, county-wide including Cork City): A multi-day festival with parades, concerts, cultural events, and community activities honouring Ireland’s patron saint, featuring the main parade in Cork City on 17 March.
- Cork Whiskey Festival (27–29 March, Cork City): A three-day event focused on Irish whiskey with tastings, masterclasses, and experiences across various venues in the city.
- Cork International Choral Festival (likely late April/early May, Cork City): An international competition and performances showcasing choral music from around the world, with gala concerts and fringe events.
- Cork Harbour Festival (30 May–8 June, Cork City and Harbour areas): A celebration of maritime heritage with over 100 events including the Ocean to City rowing race, on-water activities, walks, talks, and family entertainment.
- West Cork Chamber Music Festival (26 June–5 July, Bantry): World-class chamber music performances, masterclasses, and fringe events featuring international and Irish musicians in Bantry House and other venues.
- Cork Midsummer Festival (likely June, Cork City): A multi-arts festival with theatre, music, dance, circus, street performances, and family programmes across the city.
- Cork City Marathon (likely late May/early June, Cork City): An inclusive marathon event with full, half, and 10k options, hosting national championships and attracting elite and recreational runners.
- Guinness Cork Jazz Festival (likely late October, Cork City): Ireland’s largest jazz event with hundreds of performances across venues, fringe events, brass bands, and international artists drawing large crowds.
- Cork Folk Festival (likely early October, Cork City): A festival dedicated to traditional and folk music with performances in various city venues.
- County Cork, encompassing Cork City and West Cork, offers a rich calendar of annual music, cultural, maritime, and heritage events; many recur yearly with 2026 dates subject to final confirmation.
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