FAQs for concerts at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) in Cork: Directions, food and drink options, weather forecasts, and more 

Everything you need to know ahead of this year’s Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) gigs

A view of the stage at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park), Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan

How do I get to Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park)?

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) is on Pearse Road in Ballyphehane, on Cork City’s southside. The stadium is about a 33-minute walk from the city centre. It is a nine minute walk from Black Ash Park and Ride, where people travelling to the concerts by car are advised to park.

Traffic and parking delays are inevitable during gig season in Cork, so it is advisable to plan and book return travel arrangements in advance to allow for sufficient travel time to and from the venue. People are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport or private coach services.

By bus: Bus Eireann services from the city centre will bring concert goers within walking distance of the stadium. Bus numbers 203 and 213.

By car: People travelling by car are advised to park at Black Ash. There is no concert parking or drop off permitted on Connolly Road, Slieve Mish Park, or Green Lawn. There will be local road closures in place and managed by An Garda Síochána to facilitate safe crowd movement.

What time does the site open?

Gates are open at 5pm. Main acts are usually on stage by 9pm, with the show finishing around 10.30pm. 

Entering the stadium

Snow Patrol play Musgrave Park on June 14. Picture: Jose Manuel Ribeiro/AFP via Getty Images

There are two entrances to the stadium. Concert-goers must enter through whichever gate is detailed on their ticket. Gate B via Tramore Road, gate C via Pearse Road.

People are advised to download their tickets to their phone ahead of the event. Screenshots will not work as barcodes are live and update regularly.

There is one box office at the Pearse Road entrance. No queuing is permitted before the gates open.

Once inside the stadium

There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re-entry permitted. Concert-goers are asked not to bring large bags/backpacks or camping/collapsible chairs.

Bags larger than A4, umbrellas, glass or cans, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras, and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. People are also advised not to rush to the exits once the concert has finished.

Age restrictions

Standing tickets in the stadium are restricted to people aged 14 and older only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 25 who remains with them throughout the event. Organisers say unaccompanied under 16s will be refused entry without a refund.

Weather

Check the forecast for each gig, as Musgrave Park is an outdoor venue. No umbrellas allowed. 

Food and drink

Food and drink are available in Musgrave Park. A pint of Heineken or Orchard Thieves costs €7.50 at the bar. A pint of Murphy's costs €7, while a pint of Heineken 0.0 costs €6.50. Cans of White Claw are €7.50, cans of gin, vodka, and Smirnoff Ice are €9, the same price as red or white wine. Prosecco is €11.50. Soft drinks are available too: Red Bull and Coke Zero are €4 while a bottle of water is €3.

For those looking for food, there is an area with food trucks operating, including The Greek and Cork Sultan Delight, as well as tea and coffee options. 

The permanent shop at Musgrave Park is also serving hot and cold food and soft drinks.

Nearby food: McDonald’s, Turners Cross Tavern, CF Lennox, Dinos, Donatellos.

Nearby pubs: The Corner Flag, Tory Top Bar, The Beer Garden, Turners Cross Tavern, The Mountain Bar.

Who is playing each night and are tickets still available?

• Saturday, June 7: Stereophonics, Tom Walker. Full price tickets on Ticketmaster from €67.40
• Saturday, June 14: The Saw Doctors, Damien Dempsey. Full price tickets on Ticketmaster from €56.15
• Thursday, June 19: Snow Patrol, The Florentinas, Esmeralda Road. Full price tickets on Ticketmaster from €77.45
• Friday, June 20: Madness, Ocean Colour Scene, The Frank & Walters. Full price tickets on Ticketmaster from €67.40
• Tuesday, July 1: Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers, Chic, JC Stewart. Full price tickets on Ticketmaster from €77.45