Cork International Choral Festival kicks off on Wednesday

Cork will come alive with the sound of music next week as 5,000 singers arrive from all over the world for the annual International Choral Festival.

Almost 5,000 world class singers and 50,000 visitors from across Ireland, Europe and beyond will descend on the city from April 26-30 for the 63rd festival.

There will be 6 ticketed gala events, and more than 100 free events throughout the city and county, including a Choral Trail, Friendship Concerts, Fringe Concerts, a Symposium, Schools Concerts, National and International Competitions, workshops and free outdoor performances.