The rainy days of Spring are behind us and the balmy days of Summer are ahead. And what better way to enjoy a long weekend than vibing out to your favourite band or at that festival you’ve been looking forward to all year.
So we’ve put together a list of who’s coming to Cork and the top gigs happening in Cork this summer.
Gigs in Cork June 2022
Thursday, June 23rd The Chemical Brothers
Venue: Musgrave Park, Cork
Yes – (until July 2nd)
Venue: Cork Opera House
Friday, June 24th Lewis Capaldi
Venue: Musgrave Park, Cork
Desi Bollywood Night
Venue: Kino, Cork
Saturday, June 25th Dermot Kennedy
Venue: Musgrave Park, Cork
Saturday, June 25th Christy Moore
Venue Live at the Marquee, Cork
June 26th – The Frank and Walters
Venue: Coughlans, Cork
June 27th – Crowded House
Venue: Live at the Marquee, Cork
June 27th – Van Morrison
Venue: Cork Opera House
Yes – Album Tour
June 28th Van Morrison
Venue: Cork Opera House, Cork, Ireland
June 28th – Nile Rodgers
Venue: Live at the Marquee, Cork
Thursday, June 30th – Cork Jazz Festival
Venues: Various
June 30th to July 9th
Gigs in Cork July 2022
July 1st – Elton John
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
July 15th Belinda Carlisle
Cork Opera House, Cork
July 28th Gavin James
Golden Discs, Cork
July 19th – Seasick Steve
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
July 29th – July 31st Indiependence Festival
Lyra Cork, Ireland
Gigs in Cork August 2022
August 12th – Westlife
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Saturday, August 13th – Westlife
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
August 18th Stiff Little Fingers
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
August 19th – Nathan Carter
Cork Opera House, Cork
Thursday, September 1st – The Ocean
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Gigs in Cork Autumn 2022
September 7th – Alan Carr
Opera House, Cork
October 27th – 31st – Cork Jazz Weekend
Various Locations around Cork City
December 1st – January 20th – Panto, Sleeping Beauty
Opera House, Cork
Gigs in Cork November 2022
Thursday, November 24th – Ricky Ross
Venue: Live at St. Lukes, Cork
Sunday, November 27th – Bad Manners
Venue: The Oliver Plunkett, Cork
Wednesday, November 30th – Ye Vagabonds
Venue: Coughlans, Cork
Gigs in Cork December 2022
Thursday, December 1st – January 22nd – Sleeping Beauty the Panto
Venue: Cork Opera House
Thursday, December 1st – Ham Sandwich
Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Friday, December 2nd – Bell X1
Venue: Live at St. Lukes, Cork
Friday, December 2nd – The Mary Wallopers
Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Saturday, December 3rd – Sunday, January 15th – The Cinderella Panto
Venue: The Everyman Palace Theatre
Tuesday, December 6th – The Coronas
Venue: Cork Opera House
Sunday, December 11th – Villagers
Venue: The Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork
Thursday, December 15th – 49th and Main
Venue: Cyprus Avenue
Friday, December 16th – The Frank and Walters
Venue: Cyprus Avenue
Sunday, December 18th – Big Country
Venue: The Oliver Plunkett
Tuesday, December 27th – And So I Watch You From Afar
Venue: Cyprus Avenue
Thursday, December 29th – The Stunning
Venue: Cyprus Avenue
Friday, December 30th – Abbaesque
Venue: Cyprus Avenue
Gigs in Cork January 2023
Friday, January 27th – Overhead, The Albatross
Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Friday, January 27th – Harry Hill, Pedigree Fun
Venue: Cork Opera House
Gigs in Cork February 2023
Wednesday, February 1st – The High Kings
Venue: Cork Opera House
Friday, February 3rd – New Rules
Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Sunday, February 5th – Stars
Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Friday, February 10th – Sultans Of Ping F.C
Venue: Cork Opera House
Gigs in Cork March 2023
Wednesday, March 1st – David Gray, Skellig Tour
Venue: Cork Opera House
Thursday, March 2nd – Somebody’s Child
Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Friday, March 3rd – Breathe
Venue: Cork Opera House
Thursday, March 9th – March 11th – Mario, The Gift Grub Live
Venue: Cork Opera House
Cork Opera House
Although this isn’t a dedicated music venue Cork Opera House still plays host to a number of big-name artists and bands every year and 2022 is no exception. In fact, it’s a big deal because international stars can now travel to and perform in this venue again after a 2-year hiatus.
Located just off Emmett Place (near the Christy Ring Bridge), Cork Opera House has a 1,000-seat capacity. The Dean is a 12-minute walk from this venue – go straight up Merchant’s Quay and it’s right there.
Live at The Marquee
Situated on Marquee Road, Ballintemple Cork, “Live At The Marquee” also makes a triumphant return after a 2-year absence with a string of international and national talent, ranging from The Pet Shop Boys to Christy Moore.
This venue is roughly 2.5kms from The Dean Cork, which means a short walk or a very short taxi ride to get there.
Cyprus Avenue
This is one of the more offbeat music venues in Cork, featuring a wide range of alternative music talent from all over the world. What you are guaranteed is that you’ll always find something truly unique happening there.
You’ll find Cyprus Avenue tucked away on Caroline Street, right across from the Olive Plunkett Bar – it’s about a 15-minute walk from The Dean, Cork.
Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, for those of you not from the Rebel County, is the home of GAA in Cork. It’s also an amazing venue for music gigs having hosted everyone from Michael Jackson to Ed Sheeran over the years.
With a capacity of 45,000 people Páirc Uí Chaoimh is located 3km from The Dean Cork, so it’s well within walking distance. Or grab a taxi if you want to save the wear and tear on your legs.
Where to stay for Cork gigs
And don’t forget The Dean Cork is centrally located, quirky, and your ideal base of operations for a weekend filled with gig-related fun and shenanigans.
Our rooms have stocked mini Smeg fridges, big screen smart TVs, and lots of snacks to munch on. Or you can upgrade your experience to one of our luxury suites in Cork city.
You can also choose to go all-in and treat yourself to a stay in our penthouse that sleeps up to 4 people, has a big-screen TV, a massive sofa, and all the mod cons you could want.
Book your room(s) at the same time you book your gig tickets.
You won’t regret it.
Catch a Gig at the Cork Opera House
Cork Opera House has had a glorious history of both culture and architecture dating back to its inception in 1852 when it was first built on Anglesea Street.
The Opera House hosts incredible acts from all over the world from comedy, drama, dance, family fare, and, of course, opera. Located in the heart of Cork City, it has been a Cork cultural institution for over 160 years
Enjoy a beer or glass of wine during your show or if you don’t fancy drinking alcohol you can always just get a soft drink and a bag of sweets.
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A wellness day in Cork might be just what the doctor ordered.
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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2023
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