# What's On In Cookstown This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Cookstown is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Cookstown this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Cookstown

- **Event Name**: Cloughfin Pipe Band in Concert
  - **Description**: With Stuart Liddell & Steven McWhirter

Cloughfin Pipe Band presents thrilling ensemble sets and intimate world‑class solo performances from legendary piping / drumming duo Stuart Liddell and Steven McWhirter. A rousing evening of tradition, virtuosit
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookstown/cloughfin-pipe-band-in-concert/200029729836504
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops
- **Event Name**: Mid Ulster Section - Piping Quartet Contest 2026
  - **Description**: Mid Ulster Piping Quartet Contest 2026


🗓️ Saturday 9 May 2026
📍 Cookstown Primary School 
🕖 Start time 12noon

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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookstown/mid-ulster-section-piping-quartet-contest-2026/200029849912544
  - **Venue**: Cookstown Primary School
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## Trending Events in Cookstown

- **Event Name**: The Whistlin' Donkeys
  - **Description**: After a string of packed shows across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, The Whistlin’ Donkeys are back with their Irish Theatre Tour 2026. Fresh from the success of their sold-out All Ireland Theatre Tour in early 2025, the Tyrone-base
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Claudia Buckley: The Galway Girl in Concert with Sandy Kelly & Jimmy Buckley
  - **Description**: Join Claudia Buckley as she returns to The Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown!  With special guests Jimmy Buckley & Sandy Kelly.

After a sell out 2025 tour, Claudia Buckley, the Galway girl returns with her 2026 touring show. The four times female vocalis
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Summer Country with the Stars Show
  - **Description**: Country music fans are in for a real treat as 'The Summer Country with the Stars Show' rolls into the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown on Thursday 4th June 2026!

This must-see show features five incredible acts all on one stage, including country legends Br
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: EMER MAGUIRE ‘NOTIONS’
  - **Description**: Age Guidance: 16+

Emer Maguire is back with her brand-new stand-up show, 'Notions'. This will be Emer’s biggest show yet and it’s already SOLD-OUT the Grand Opera House in Belfast, and now it’s coming to The Burnavon Theatre in May 2026!

'Notions' sees
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Cloughfin Pipe Band in Concert
  - **Description**: With Stuart Liddell & Steven McWhirter

Cloughfin Pipe Band presents thrilling ensemble sets and intimate world‑class solo performances from legendary piping / drumming duo Stuart Liddell and Steven McWhirter. A rousing evening of tradition, virtuosit
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Pomeroy
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Derek Ryan Experience LIVE at Forest Theatre—This Friday, June 26, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Derek Ryan is hitting Forest Theatre
  - **Venue**: Forest Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Soundtrack Through the Decades
  - **Description**: Step into a time machine of music with the Sperrin Choir! From the drama of the 70’s to today’s heartfelt anthems.  Join The Sperrin Choir for a night where memories and melodies collide. Pop through the decades… like you’ve never heard before!

Special G
  - **Venue**: Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: ECDZ - The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute
  - **Description**: ⚡ BACK BY DEMAND - EZ/DC LIVE AT TIME ⚡

After the success of previous tribute nights at TIME, we’re bringing it back… and this one’s going up another level 🔥

EZ/DC hit TIME on Saturday 6th June for a full-blown AC/DC experience - loud, live, and absolut
  - **Venue**: 40-42 James Street, BT80 8LT Cookstown, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Murder Mystery: The Mysterious case of the missing mystery writer
  - **Description**: You’ve cracked the case before... but are you ready to saddle up again?
We’re excited to announce the return of our ever-popular Murder Mystery Night

🎭 The Mysterious case of the missing mystery writer.

📅 Saturday 13th June 2026

🕖 Starts 7PM sharp

💷 £
  - **Venue**: 64-72 Coagh St , BT808NG Cookstown, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Cookstown?
  - **A:** Cloughfin Pipe Band in Concert (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom), Mid Ulster Section - Piping Quartet Contest 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cookstown Primary School).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cookstown this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Cloughfin Pipe Band in Concert (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom), Mid Ulster Section - Piping Quartet Contest 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cookstown Primary School).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cookstown in May 2026?
  - **A:** Cloughfin Pipe Band in Concert (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom), Mid Ulster Section - Piping Quartet Contest 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cookstown Primary School).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Cookstown?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Cookstown on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Cookstown?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Cookstown?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Cookstown include Burn Road, BT80 8DN Cookstown, United Kingdom, Cookstown Primary School.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Cookstown?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Cookstown include The Burnavon Theatre, The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Cookstown?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Cookstown.

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