County Cork

We’ve compiled the best of the best in County Cork - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

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  • 1. Cork Film Festival

    In the second week of November, this nine-day festival puts on a lively program of world cinema at several city venues, and includes feature films, documentaries, shorts, and other events.

    Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
    021-427–1711
  • 2. Cork International Short Story Festival

    Readings, author interviews, workshops, and award presentations are highlights of this four-day literary event in September.

    Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
    021-431–2955
  • 3. Cork Opera House

    City Center South

    The city's major hall for touring productions also presents dance, theater, comedy, and music events.

    Emmet Pl., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
    021-427–0022
  • 4. Everyman Palace Theatre

    City Center North

    Modest-size theatrical productions are staged at this theater, which has an ornate Victorian interior.

    15 MacCurtain St., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
    021-450–1673
  • 5. Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

    The highlight of Cork's festival calendar arrives in late October, which brings an international lineup of jazz and soul musicians to the city, for four days of concerts in the big venues—Opera House, Everyman, Triskel Auditorium, and Triskel Christchurch. You can also hear music in pubs and hotels, on the street, and at various fringe events.

    Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
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  • 6. Masters of Tradition

    One very good reason to visit County Cork at any time is to hear authentic traditional music, but time your trip to coincide with this mid-August five-day festival in Bantry and you'll hear some of the finest.

    Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
    027-52788
  • 7. Triskel Arts Centre

    Washington Village

    The popular venue presents live music, classic and contemporary films, and readings in the former Christchurch (dating from 1717), and hosts art exhibitions.

    Tobin St., off S. Main St., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
    021-427–2022
  • 8. UIllinn West Cork Arts Center

    This massive €3.4 million corten steel–clad building, dating from 2015, exhibits the works of local artists and distinguished visiting artists.

    Skibbereen town center, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland
    028-22090

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 9. West Cork Chamber Music Festival

    Internationally renowned musicians perform in the library of Bantry House for nine days in late June–early July.

    Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
    027-527–88

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