# Festivals in Cork, CK 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Cork, Cork 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Cork. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Cork, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Cork listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals 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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 132 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIB6eRWBvbRqeKI1uwFvahCmXGti507JFqt2yJ_n1iQzDxmfn32=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/europes-largest-thrift-festival-cork/200030349918553 - **Venue**: Marina Market Cork - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83NWI3MDg4OWQzNGI2OTBhYWQ1ZmM2YTA4NWE5YTVjNGVhN2M2Y2Y4ZWY3MWJlNzE0OTU2M2FjMTgzNDYyZTE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzY3NTI2Mg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, meetups, food-drinks, art, food-truck-festivals, pop-ups - **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**: "Rory Gallagher : The Legend Lives On" at Cork City Hall - **Description**: Celebrating the legacy of Rory Gallagher. Moonchild & Tres Hombres with Brian Tambling and very special guest Barry Barnes (Sinnerboy).About this EventTo mark 31 years since the passing of Rory Gallagher, "Rory Gallag - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/rory-gallagher-the-legend-lives-on-at-cork-city-hall/100001989932029267 - **Venue**: Cork City Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZTA2NGZkYTMwOTM5ZWFjODUxZTFiMjNjMDI4MDZhOWFjMzliMGY4MThjZDcwNmYzN2Q2M2VmNWJlZjRhMDdjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMxYjFjMTItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5NTA5NTYy.avif - **Price**: EUR 23 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz - **Event Name**: UPSTART FESTIVAL Cork - **Description**: UPSTART IS BACK!! UPSTART FESTIVAL CORK takes place on Sat 19th September 2026. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Great early bird offer available for a limited time. 2026 Lineup: Adore Maicín Jean Pack & The Slay Babies Serial Mom Trainwreck + 6th band to be a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/upstart-festival-cork/200030510515523 - **Venue**: Glounthaune, Cork, County Cork, Ireland - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzM5ZGRhODBhZGU1YWJiYjQzNTQzZGUyYWQ2YmZiMWZmMjkwODZhYjRiNmMyM2JhMjJiODg0ZjUzNzc3MGFmOS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwNDU1NDg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Booking Now Sea Church Ballycotton The Paul Weller Experience Live Seachurch.ie - **Description**: The Paul Weller Experience are Ireland’s leading tribute to The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller’s legendary solo career. Dance the night away to the driving power of Going Underground, the anthemic punch of Town Called Malice, the sophisticated gr - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/booking-now-sea-church-ballycotton-the-paul-weller-experience-live-seachurchie/200030426585959 - **Venue**: Sea Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84NjExZDQ5NmQyNmVjNTdmZTI3ZGNiMGExZjUxMmFiYThhMGZiMzhlMjMwN2Y1ZTMwMDUzNjAxOTg1NjUwZGM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzgxNzMyMw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Cork Cocktail Week 2027 - **Description**: Cocktails from €7 & discounts at 30+ businesses throughout the city! ************************************************************************* Get ready for Cork’s BIGGEST city-wide cocktail event from 19th - 28th February 2027! Grab a bargai - **Date**: Fri Feb 19 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun Feb 28 2027 at 11:55 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/cork-cocktail-week-2027/3600030049429912 - **Venue**: Various Venues - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzI0NmVjMzAtYTUwZS0xMWYxLTgzNDUtODE2MGYxMzA2YzY2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgxNjE1ODE.avif - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Avondhu Funride 20th September 2026 in Castletownroche - **Description**: Fun ride in Castletownroche Co. Cork at 12 noon. Go as you please until 2 pm. All jumps optional. More details to follow - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 51 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/avondhu-funride-20th-september-2026-in-castletownroche/200030447191339 - **Venue**: Castletownroche - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lYzNhNzRjMGRkYTg4MDMyMzZmN2M0ODJlYzkyM2RiYmY2MDIyM2E0MDJkYTE0NzNlOTdlYmI1NzFiYTZiZGY5LXJpbWctdzExNjktaDcxNC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzUxMzg5MA.avif ## 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=1787675262 - **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**: Cork Freshers Move In Party @ Pavilion - Presented by WKD - **Description**: The Freshers Move-In Party is the first major student event of the academic year, bringing together thousands of students from UCC, MTU and colleges across Cork for one unforgettable night. Whether you've just picked up your keys, moved into halls, met yo - **Venue**: The Pav - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4d9e6f30-a50e-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788161627 - **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/events4/banners/d5d87b80-a4e0-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w550-h550-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788142372 - **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/events7/banners/79a37b70-a4e1-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w550-h550-dc480808-gmir.jpg?v=1788142374 - **Event Name**: Cork Freshers College County Colours Night 2026 - Presented by WKD - **Description**: The biggest Freshers tradition is back. Represent your county, wear your colours and join hundreds of students for one of the biggest nights of Freshers Week. Whether you're from Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford, Dublin, Galway or anywhe - **Venue**: Cyprus Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d06f9ed0-a50d-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788161417 - **Event Name**: Cork Freshers UV Rave 2026 - Presented by WKD - **Description**: Cork Freshers UV Rave lands at Cyprus Avenue for one huge night of Freshers Week! Expect a packed dancefloor, massive tunes and full UV vibes. Presented by WKD. We're delighted to welcome WKD as the Official Sponsor of UniFresherz Freshers 2026. Look - **Venue**: Cyprus Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9d2e2bd0-a50e-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788161761 - **Event Name**: Cork Freshers Closing Party 2026 - - Presented by WKD - **Description**: One final night. One final Freshers party. After an incredible week of events, Freshers Week comes to a close with the biggest finale of the year. Join hundreds of students from across Cork for one last celebration before lectures begin and Freshers Week - **Venue**: The Pav - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a69d6bf0-9964-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786879299 - **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=1787951517 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in August in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in October in Cork](https://allevents.in/cork/festivals--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Cork? - **A:** EUROPES LARGEST THRIFT FESTIVAL: Cork (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Marina Market Cork), Spike Island Literary Festival 2026 (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 12:00 pm at Spike Island, Cork, Ireland P24P681), "Rory Gallagher : The Legend Lives On" at Cork City Hall (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cork City Hall), UPSTART FESTIVAL Cork (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:30 pm at Glounthaune, Cork, County Cork, Ireland), Booking Now Sea Church Ballycotton The Paul Weller Experience Live Seachurch.ie (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sea Church). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Cork? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Cork? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Cork include Marina Market Cork, Spike Island, Cork, Ireland P24P681, Cork City Hall. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Cork? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Cork range from EUR 23 to EUR 23. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Cork? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Cork include Clothes Cycle Markets, Spike Island Literary Festival, Tom Keating Presents. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Cork? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Cork. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Clonakilty](https://allevents.in/clonakilty/festivals) - [Festivals in Bantry](https://allevents.in/bantry-ck/festivals) - [Festivals in Killarney](https://allevents.in/killarney/festivals) - [Festivals in Clonmel](https://allevents.in/clonmel-ty/festivals) - [Festivals in Limerick](https://allevents.in/limerick/festivals) - [Festivals in Tralee](https://allevents.in/tralee/festivals)