Must-see entertainment in County Cork

  • Cork Opera House

    Cork City

    Given a modern makeover in the 1990s, this leading venue has been entertaining the city for more than 150 years with everything from opera and ballet to…

  • Triskel Arts Centre

    Cork City

    A fantastic cultural centre housed partly in a renovated church building. Expect a varied program of live music, visual art, photography and theatre at…

  • Fred Zeppelins

    Cork City

    There’s a hard edge to this dark den of a bar, popular with goths, rockers and anyone who feels uncomfortable leaving the house without a packet of Rizlas…

  • Crane Lane Theatre

    Cork City

    Part pub, part vintage ballroom, this atmospheric venue is decked out in 1920s to 1940s decor, with a courtyard beer garden as a central oasis. It stages…

  • Cyprus Avenue

    Cork City

    This midsized venue is one of the best spots in town to see all kinds of gigs, from heartfelt singer-songwriters to top local bands on their way to the…

  • Everyman Theatre

    Cork City

    Acclaimed musical and dramatic productions are the main bill here, but there's also the occasional comedy act or live band (it's a great venue for gigs…

  • Curraheen Greyhound Park

    Cork City

    If you tire of the pubs, the live music and the theatre, there's always the dogs. Greyhound racing is big in Ireland, particularly with families, and…

  • Granary

    Cork City

    Contemporary and experimental works are staged here by the UCC drama group and visiting companies.

  • Cork Arts Theatre

    Cork City

    A community-based theatre that stages thought-provoking drama and new works.

  • Gate Multiplex

    Cork City

    Multiscreen cinema showing mainstream first-run films.

  • Firkin Crane

    Cork City

    One of Ireland's premier centres for modern dance.