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Join us in Cork from 12 - 21 June 2026!

Browse our full programme below, or download and read our brochure.

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Idrîsî Ensnemble Book Now

Idrîsî Ensemble

Music

Music

Performing to packed houses across the UK and Europe, Idrîsî Ensemble make their hugely anticipated Ireland debut at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, presenting a special programme for Cork Midsummer Festival.

€32 / €28

Dances for the City Book Now
John O'Brien

Dances For The City (In Time Of Angst)

Music

Music

A new piece of music for chamber orchestra by celebrated Cork composer, John O’Brien, commissioned by Cork Midsummer Festival.

€20 / €18

The Warm Up Book Now
Jane Deasy

The Warm Up

Theatre / Music

Music

A music theatre performance based on a live recording of actors warming up before the opening night of a show.

€20 / €18

Cover Book Now
Ioana Petcu-Colan, Steve Meyfroidt, Lina Andonovska, Alex Petcu, Ross Lyness & Davide Marinelli

Fingerprints

Music

Music

A fully improvised live performance experience, where music, drawing and movement interact in real time - creating a truly unique experience where nothing is fixed in advance.

€15 / €12

Shuteen erdenebaatar 2 Book Now
Music Network

The Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet

Music

Music

Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Shuteen Erdenebaatar leads her acclaimed ensemble at Triskel Arts Centre, presented by Music Network.

€20 / €18

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