- Ortús Chamber Music Festival: 21 February 2026 – 1 March 2026, Various venues across Cork City and County Cork (including Aula Maxima UCC, MTU Cork School of Music, St Peter’s Cork, Bantry, Tracton Arts Centre, and Dripsey Castle Estate) Description: A prestigious chamber music festival uniting acclaimed Irish and international musicians for concerts, children’s events, and special performances, highlighting violin, cello, and ensemble works in historic and scenic settings.
- Run The Night Cork: 11 February 2026, Streets of Cork City Description: An exciting five-mile night run through illuminated Cork streets, offering a fun, energetic experience for runners and spectators with a vibrant atmosphere and community participation.
- Coffee House Lates (St Brigid’s Celebration): Early February 2026 (specific Sunday events, ongoing series), Independent coffee houses in Cork City Description: Evening openings of local cafés featuring live performances by talented female Cork artists, creating a cosy cultural evening to celebrate St Brigid with music and community vibes.
- Cork St. Patrick’s Festival: 13 March 2026 – 17 March 2026, Various locations across Cork City Description: A vibrant week-long celebration of Ireland’s patron saint with live music, cultural events, community activities, and family-friendly programming building up to the main parade.
- Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 17 March 2026 (starting at 1:00 p.m.), Traditional parade route through Cork City streets Description: One of Ireland’s largest and most colourful parades with the 2026 theme “Marsh, Myth & Magic”, featuring floats, marching bands, community groups, dancers, international participants, and a lively display of Irish heritage and creativity
CORK events: HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Cork
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