Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Cork. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Cork for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Cork too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Cork.
## Art Events in Cork - **Event Name**: ``ØXN - **Description**: ``ØXN belong somewhere between the traditional, the future and the eternal, this is a rare chance to catch ØXN in any form.About this EventØXN exist at the cosmic intersection of its constituent parts, melding Lankum’s ex - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/``Øxn/100001987303631659 - **Venue**: savoy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xMmQ2M2I2ZGIxZjYzYjgyZjAxODQ4Yzg5MGI0YmFiZWY5Y2YxMTI2OTk3OGMyM2I3NTE5ZjNjMmVhYTZlMzJkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg5MC1kYzAyMDIwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODIxMjY0MDY.avif - **Price**: EUR 37 - **Categories**: fitness, Art - **Event Name**: Dave Lofts - **Description**: .About this EventDave Lofts returns with powerful new single “Holy”Irish singer-songwriter Dave Lofts unveils his compelling new single “Holy”, a stirring release and 14 that further cements his place as one of Ire - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/dave-lofts/100001987712713233 - **Venue**: Cyprus Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hNmI5OThiYTg4NTRkYTkxYmViYjZhM2Q4MWRjN2EzMzNiMmM3YTYzYTRlNTFhOWVjMzVjM2M4ZjViMjk0M2QzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA1MDUwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODIxMjYzNjc.avif - **Price**: EUR 25 - **Categories**: art, theatre, music, health-wellness, fine-arts, mental-health, storytelling - **Event Name**: Spike Island Literary Festival 2026 - **Description**: We're so excited to share our 2026 programme of events for the #spikeislandliteraryfestival which will run from 4th - 6th Sept (and we will do that very soon 👀) What a line-up we have, so clear your calendars and get ready for a fantastic weekend on the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/spike-island-literary-festival-2026/200030198666551 - **Venue**: Spike Island, Cork, Ireland P24P681 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84MGIxY2FiYWRjNTU5NTgwNjc3NjlkODY0YWU1YjM3MmQ4NTkxMjNmZDE2YTUxZDAxZGNlMTdmZTkyZGY4OGE0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc0NTE2Mjc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, calendar - **Event Name**: PAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE - **Description**: Join us for a fabulous evening painting a canvas under the neon lights, while enjoying a drink and good vibes!About this EventJoin us for this first "Paint your own canvas" at The Liberty in Cork City. A special evening o - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/paint-your-own-canvas-neon-paint-experience/100001993967605785 - **Venue**: The Liberty Bar X Resistance - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMmViYTE2MjJkNTRhNTY5MjA4YmI4YzcyY2U5MWUyODI3NjdkYmQzNDc5NDRiN2E2YjAyYWUzMDYwYmVhNjM3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2MC1kYzFkMTc1Yy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUxMzQ1OTE.avif - **Price**: EUR 35 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts, Workshops - **Event Name**: Lisa Lambe : Bess Cronin Queen of Muscraí - **Description**: Renowned Singer and folklorist Lisa Lambe returns to Drimoleague Singing Festival with her new work, Bess Cronin: The Queen of Múscraí. Emerging from Lisa’s ongoing research and her year as Artist in Residence at Ionad Cultúrtha, Baile Mhúirne, this speci - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/lisa-lambe-bess-cronin-queen-of-muscraí/200030543465013 - **Venue**: Church of St Matthew, Drimoleague - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wOWUwMWI2YTU2NTliYWI3NTA4Y2Q5ZDI2MzVkYmY0Mzk3MzMwNGM2OWY3NzNlYWU5ZWFiNjk4NTRlY2EzNzEwLXJpbWctdzExNzYtaDg3Mi1kY2E4YThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI5MzAwMw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, art - **Event Name**: Somewhere Down The Road - Irish Farewell Tour - **Description**: A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings more than five decades of timeless songwriting to Ireland for his final national tour — Somewhere Down the Road, a landmark moment in an extraordinary career. McTell’s tour coincides with the release o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/somewhere-down-the-road-irish-farewell-tour/200030503451644 - **Venue**: The Everyman - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84YWY3YWZmY2NiNmQyNTMzNGU0ZjQzYzY1NjNmZmVkZmRhOGI0MjI0NjVkOGJjZWY3ZjNmNmE5YjA3NTEwNWE1LXJpbWctdzExOTYtaDYwMC1kYzM4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI5NjYwMQ.avif - **Categories**: live-music, art, storytelling - **Event Name**: Katherine Priddy - **Description**: Katherine Priddy has announced the release of her third album, These Frightening Machines for March 2026 via Cooking Vinyl.ArtistsKatherine PriddyMusic Genres : Folk, Rock - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/katherine-priddy/300042174587 - **Venue**: Cyprus Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83YTc0OGJjYjcxNTI4NjIwMjU4NzcwMzNjY2M0MGU0ZDVlN2QzMzQ2YjgwMTY1MDkwYWE1MDRkY2ZkNGQ1ZjZhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGM5ODc4NDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1ODcwMTk1.avif - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: INKWELL THEATRE, Knocknamanagh, Co. Cork - **Description**: Sat 5 September THE 4 OF US | Inkwell Theatre Tracton Arts and Community Centre, Knocknamanagh, Co. Cork Acoustic | €28 +bf | Show starts 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/4xz66zak - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/inkwell-theatre-knocknamanagh-co-cork/200030400485833 - **Venue**: Tracton Arts and Community Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lOGU3ZjUxMTczYzVjMDJkNDZiYzM0ZmFlNWFmMzc0NDE4MGU1N2MzNjU1MTFmYmZmNjhiY2JiMTBiZmYzZTRhLXJpbWctdzEwMDQtaDUyNC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjkzNjUxOA.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Urban Mirror: Mapping Food, Space and the City - **Description**: Outdoor workshop offering participants the chance to engage with the topic of food and architecture through the medium of freehand drawingAbout this EventUrban Mirror: Mapping Food, Space and the City - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/urban-mirror-mapping-food-space-and-the-city/100001994645284741 - **Venue**: Urban Mirror - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wYzgzMDc0NjQ4NGY5YzJjOWU1YjdkMmZlODJjNjQyNTdlMjg0MWUzMTk1NjhhOWI5NTIzNWE5YjZlZDVkNjNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE3MTcxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUxMzU1MzQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, fine-arts, Crafts - **Event Name**: Foster & Allen in Cork - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Foster & Allen Live at Charleville Park Hotel on Sunday, February 28, 2027! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Foster & Allen is taking over Charleville Park Hotel on Sunday, February 28, 2027 - **Date**: Sun Feb 28 2027 at 08:00 pm – Sun Feb 28 2027 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/foster-andamp;-allen-in-cork/3300030442001814 - **Venue**: Charleville Park Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jNWY2NzczMC04NjIyLTExZjEtOWE5ZS0zOWNhMDE1MWNkNjYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjYTY3NjJmLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODQ3NjE5MzM.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: Madra Salach - **Description**: Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 8 May 2026 at 10:00 AM Artist Presale : Thu, 7 May 2026 at 10:00 AM - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/madra-salach/200030380590619 - **Venue**: Cyprus Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85NGJiMmYxMWQzMDIxNTQ1YjUxNDgxNWFlMmM1NDQzZjM2MTY1NzczNDljZGQ2MDAxZjgxZDRmZWNiNzExZWI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQxODMyNA.avif - **Categories**: art ## Trending Events in Cork - **Event Name**: EUROPES LARGEST THRIFT FESTIVAL: Cork - **Description**: ClothesCycle, Europe's largest thrift market, is coming to Cork on Saturday 12th September 2026, and trust us, this is not your average day out. Following on from our SOLD-OUT Dublin edition... 🎪✨ WELCOME TO EUROPES BIGGEST THRIFT FESTIVAL ✨🎪 Clothes Cy - **Venue**: Marina Market Cork - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/75b70889d34b690aad5fc6a085a9a5c4ea7c6cf8ef71be7149563ac183462e18-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181828-gmir?v=1787009138 - **Event Name**: 2026 Cork Mind Body Experience - **Description**: Ireland's Largest Holistic Event returns to the Cork City Hall on the 12th & 13th September 2026, with Free Admission, 100 Exhibitors, and 100 Complimentary Talks, Workshops & Classes. The event is comprised of four different elements all in one v - **Venue**: Cork City Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0a0e1d6618859161ca658943a5dd0e50999407dc4367ba751c42a5965964aa0f-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd8f808-gmir?v=1787413735 - **Event Name**: The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute - **Description**: ⭐ Join us at The Jazz Room as we celebrate two of the most influential musicians of all time: Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Experience their timeless music reimagined by a talented live band in an intimate setting. Get your tickets for The Jazz Room: - **Venue**: The Pav - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2a0ea730-a02a-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w550-h550-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787624177 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cork. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Aula Maxima at University College Cork under the gentle gl - **Venue**: Aula Maxima at University College Cork - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f58990a0-a02a-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w550-h550-dc480808-gmir.jpg?v=1787624179 - **Event Name**: The ELO Show Cork - **Description**: The ELO Show – LIVE at the Cork Opera House after a sell out show last year! The world’s greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne & E.L.O returns in 2026 with a stunning new production! Featuring an amazing live band, six singers, a female string section, daz - **Venue**: Cork Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4e6894477a0ba5b9b2b548d318d197d789ae87c8436b28e02658811b309b4b68-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080818-gmir?v=1787314564 - **Event Name**: Taboo'S Pride Party 2026 - **Description**: After massive sellouts of warehouse Pride Parties in Belfast and a blistering debut in Cork last year, TABOO returns for a huge Cork Pride After partyMusic Genres : LGBTQ+ - **Venue**: Cyprus Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ecc16bb9d019ce096b2a061fbfdcb197cc87f8e4f1daadde0d9a160255061af1-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785847929 - **Event Name**: Freya Ridings: Mother of Pearl Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsFreya Ridings has 17 upcoming events.Note: Over 16s onlyTicket LimitTicket limit of 8Seatmaphttps://s1.ticketm.net/uk/tmimages/venue/maps - **Venue**: Cork Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b334ef19b718d866802e75c35ff325e99e894eb3a4979d9d69c59ef39e7f79de-rimg-w1024-h576-dcbebbae-gmir.jpg?v=1776396928 - **Event Name**: Amyl and The Sniffers in Cork - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Amyl and The Sniffers Live at Collins Barracks Military Museum on Tuesday, August 25, 2026! 🎤 Ready to experience the night of your life? Amyl and The Sniffers is bringing their infectious energy and hit son - **Venue**: Collins Barracks Military Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d497fd80-d2f0-11f0-8847-13c74ce67ee0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1e19-gmir.webp?v=1765059225 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt Tickets - **Description**: Bonnie Raitt is a celebrated artist known for her soulful voice, slide guitar mastery, and blend of blues, rock, and folk with heartfelt storytelling. #BluesRock #SlideGuitar #Legend - **Venue**: Aspen, CO - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0ba1c9c9f0e16409536d274ac24b3c810f7c2e7ed62a155d342760b94aa2830e-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1786995294 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in August in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/art--august) - [Art Events in September in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/art--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Cork? - **A:** ``ØXN (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:30 pm at savoy), Dave Lofts (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cyprus Avenue), Spike Island Literary Festival 2026 (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 12:00 pm at Spike Island, Cork, Ireland P24P681), PAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Liberty Bar X Resistance), Lisa Lambe : Bess Cronin Queen of Muscraí (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at Church of St Matthew, Drimoleague). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Cork? - **A:** Urban Mirror: Mapping Food, Space and the City (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 12:00 pm at Urban Mirror). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Cork this weekend August 28–30, 2026? - **A:** PAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Liberty Bar X Resistance). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Cork in August 2026? - **A:** PAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Liberty Bar X Resistance), Urban Mirror: Mapping Food, Space and the City (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 12:00 pm at Urban Mirror). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Cork? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Cork on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Cork? - **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 Art events in Cork? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Cork include savoy, Cyprus Avenue, Spike Island, Cork, Ireland P24P681. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Cork? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Cork range from EUR 22 to EUR 45. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Cork? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Cork include The Good Room, www.cyprusavenue.ie presents, Spike Island Literary Festival. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art 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 Art events in Cork? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Cork. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Clonakilty](https://allevents.in/clonakilty/art) - [Arts events in Bantry](https://allevents.in/bantry-ck/art) - [Arts events in Clonmel](https://allevents.in/clonmel-ty/art) - [Arts events in Limerick](https://allevents.in/limerick/art) - [Arts events in Listowel](https://allevents.in/listowel-ky/art) - [Arts events in Tralee](https://allevents.in/tralee/art) - [Arts events in Shannon](https://allevents.in/shannon-ce/art)