Food Events at Cork Midsummer Festival

Tiger Balm Club V Cork Midsummer Festival 

One Night Only Pre-Theatre Dinner at the opening night of Teaċ Daṁsa’s 1975 / Naoi Déag Seachtó Cúig

Great ready to ignite your taste buds! This year, Cork Midsummer Festival teams up with Tiger Balm Club for a high energy pop-up three course dinner at  Cork Opera House. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey that blends the magic of Midsummer with the revitalising essence of Tiger Balm, making Cork the ultimate destination for food lovers and festival-goers alike. 

Tiger Balm Club is your favourite supper club. Corkonians Mark Ahern & Sunshine Primo chase spice with a few small beers and lots of mischief. Reflective plates in deep bold flavours of their past lives abroad - creating high-energy dining experiences, pairing spicy, salty, sour, and sweet plates. A curated selection of natural wines from Brian's Wines and a refreshing range of drinks from Heineken will be available from the bar.

6pm, 18 June 2026 
€60 (excluding drinks)
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Isabelle Huppert Pre-Event Dinner at Hayfield Manor 

Join us at the Hayfield Manor for an elegant pre-event dinner before the highly anticipated Isabelle Huppert Performance at UCC on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Booking directly via Hayfield Manor - 0214845900


éist radio and plugd

Call into PLUGD for a cozy, creative and laid-back glass of wine or a coffee. PLUGD is Cork's best independent record store and cafe, you'll find it on Cornmarket Street. It's the perfect place to hang out, listen to music, and browse records. This special event will feature DJ sets from éist radio, inviting festival audiences to stop by before or after shows for a drink, a listen, and a moment to unwind in between shows.

6pm til late, Friday  12 June 
No booking required