Choral Fest to bring more than 5,000 performers from 13 countries to Cork

A five-day programme of concerts, competitions and community events, totalling 189 performances, will take place across Cork from April 29 to May 3
Scrubs Choir with Conductor Patrick D'Alton, Peter Stobart, Artistic Director and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy pictured at the launch of the Cork International Choral Festival 2026 Programme. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO

Scrubs Choir with Conductor Patrick D'Alton, Peter Stobart, Artistic Director and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy pictured at the launch of the Cork International Choral Festival 2026 Programme. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 - 10:54
Breda Graham

The return of the Cork International Choral Festival is set to turn Cork into a city of song this May Bank Holiday weekend.

A five-day programme of concerts, competitions and community events, totalling 189 performances, will take place across Cork from April 29 to May 3.

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