Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...
Kingfishr kicked off this year's series of gigs at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park). Picture: Chani Anderson
The summer season of gigs at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) is well and truly underway, after four electric performances so far this month.
Standout heroes of the current Irish folk revival, Kingfishr, kicked off the 2026 summer series on June 11 and performed a second night at the venue on June 12, showcasing their gift of writing songs with heartbreaking lyrics and toe-tapping melodies.
Kodaline brought their Farewell tour to the stadium last Friday night, playing hit tunes such as and to a Cork crowd for the final time, after the Irish indie-pop band made the “bittersweet” decision to say goodbye to Kodaline after more than a decade together.
Last Saturday, CMAT, who has built a reputation as one of the most flawless live performers on the circuit, commandeered the stadium stage and had the crowd moving as one.
Tonight, Alanis Morissette will take to the stage. The Lumineers will play on Thursday night and Amble will play to a sold-out crowd on Friday night.
Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) is located on Pearse Road in Ballyphehane, on Cork City’s southside. Primarily a rugby stadium, it has hosted a series of summer gigs in recent years. Be warned that traffic can get very heavy immediately before and after the gigs.
The stadium is about a 33-minute walk from the city centre. It is a 10-minute walk from Black Ash Park and Ride, where people travelling to the concerts by car are advised to park.
Bus Eireann runs services from the city centre that will bring concert goers within walking distance of the stadium. Bus numbers 203 and 213.
People travelling to the concerts by car are advised to park at Black Ash (a 10-minute walk to Musgrave Park).
Organisers warn that 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.
Gates to the venue will open at 5pm. Last permitted entry into the stadium will be at 9.30pm. In recent years, the main acts are usually on stage by about 8.30pm-9pm, with support in the preceding hours. Gigs finish around 10.30pm.
People are advised to download their tickets to their phone ahead of the event. Screenshots will not work as barcodes are live and updating regularly.
There is one box office at the Pearse Road entrance.
Concert-goers are advised to be inside the venue 30 minutes before the show starts.
Available tickets are available to purchase via the official Ticketmaster website.
There are three entrances. You must enter through whichever gate is detailed on your ticket.
Enter via Gate B – Tramore Road
Enter via Gate C - Pearse Road
Enter via Gate C – Pearse Road
Check the event website for a full list of permitted objects, but patrons are especially advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry.
There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re-entry permitted.
There are a large number of food trucks within the stadium, mostly located in an area off the main concert arena. There are also plenty of bar outlets. Be sure to have a your card or phone as it's a cashless venue.
Pints cost in the region of €7.50, premixed cans of vodka or gin are €9, and wines are €9.
The Turner's Cross area has a McDonald’s, while the Turners Cross Tavern also serves food. Other fast food outlets in the area include CF Lennox, Dinos, and Donatellos.
The Corner Flag, Tory Top Bar, The Beer Garden, Turners Cross Tavern, The Mountain Bar.
As the hot weather continues to sweep across the country, Wednesday night looks like another dry one. Thursday will be hot and humid, with a chance of heavy showers and possible thunderstorms developing in the evening. Friday will be another mild and humid night, with a mix of cloud and clear skies and a chance of some patchy rain.
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