What's On

One of the great actors of our time, Isabelle Huppert brings her unmistakable voice to a rare live reading of a selection of work from a defining figure of French literature: Guy de Maupassant.

A tender, disarming and unexpected new drama by Deirdre Kinahan (The Saviour, Tempesta).

“I suppose it was one of the happiest nights of my life.” A group of artists, a trip abroad, an event that distorts everything. 

Cork Theatre Collective, in collaboration with Cork Midsummer Festival, throws open the doors to the next wave of theatre-makers.

A multi-sensory performance that transports audiences to the Irish bog landscape through scent.

A live reading and music performance on the site at the heart of Ní Ghríofa’s new book, Said the Dead.

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

Commissioned by The Glucksman in partnership with Cork Midsummer, an casadh (the turn) is a bio-sculptural installation and live performance exploring ideas of kinship, ritual and nourishment.

A multi-sensory installation, Ireland’s representation at the 19th Architecture Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia 2025.

A site-responsive temporary installation created by Cork-based visual artist Ciara Rodgers. 

A city-wide trail of child-only play pods and cosy dens scattered across Cork City. 

Crucial Moves Collective present a series of events in collaboration with local artists, collectives and spaces.

Transforming a gallery into an interactive play space for early years children (0-6). 

An immersive and interactive sound installation for our youngest ears. Inviting children into a world filled with living recorded sounds of nature.

Produced by Goldiefish Events, the festival food and craft market will be a vibrant celebration of local creativity and flavour.