#Cork Midsummer Festival

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Theatre, music, dance, spectacle: 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival 2026
Theatre, music, dance, spectacle: 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival 2026
The festival runs June 12-21 and offers another eclectic mix of events 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Irish artist Amanda Coogan in advance of Cork Midsummer Festival
Culture That Made Me: Irish artist Amanda Coogan in advance of Cork Midsummer Festival
Coogan will perform Teresa Deevy’s play Dignity at St Luke's 

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge
Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge
Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Emer Dineen on warm memories of her father, and bringing 0800 Cupid to Cork
Emer Dineen on warm memories of her father, and bringing 0800 Cupid to Cork
Dineen's highly-rated show is produced by ThisIsPopBaby, and promises to be one of the highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival 

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Luke Murphy: Cork choreographer ready to dive in at empty Metropole pool 
Luke Murphy: Cork choreographer ready to dive in at empty Metropole pool 
Growing up at at the top of Patrick's Hill was good preparation for Luke Murphy's career in the dance world, writes Marjorie Brennan

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Theatre For One review: Intimate setting makes for wonderful experience at Cork Midsummer 
Theatre For One review: Intimate setting makes for wonderful experience at Cork Midsummer 
The booth outside Cork Opera House offered five-minute pieces for an audience of just one person at a time 

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Street spectacle, theatre, music... 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival
Street spectacle, theatre, music... 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival
Cork Midsummer Festival runs from June 13-22 with dozens of events. Here's a selection of the best  

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

'A total mind melt': Eileen Walsh on her 24-hour play at Cork Midsummer Festival 
'A total mind melt': Eileen Walsh on her 24-hour play at Cork Midsummer Festival 
Yoga and mothering young children are just two of the experiences that Walsh hopes will help her through her acting marathon in The Second Woman 

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Louise O'Neill among writers pushing the boundaries of theatre at Cork Midsummer Festival
Louise O'Neill among writers pushing the boundaries of theatre at Cork Midsummer Festival
O’Neill is busier than ever, and completed her Theatre for One piece while also working on not one, but two books, a novel and an eagerly anticipated memoir, which will be out next year. She also hasn't ruled out writing a full-length play at some point

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Spectacular sun sculpture to be displayed at Cork cathedral for Midsummer Festival 
Spectacular sun sculpture to be displayed at Cork cathedral for Midsummer Festival 
Luke Jerram previously thrilled Cork audiences with his representation of the Earth at St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh 

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Theatre review: Ben Duke delivers a profoundly moving performance in Paradise Lost
Theatre review: Ben Duke delivers a profoundly moving performance in Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me), Lost Dog Dance, Firkin Crane, Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Theatre review: Up close and personal with Theatre for One at Cork Midsummer Festival
Theatre review: Up close and personal with Theatre for One at Cork Midsummer Festival
Theatre for One is an exhilarating half-hour experience

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Theatre review: An air of giddiness for Alter by Kamchàtka at Cork Midsummer Festival
Theatre review: An air of giddiness for Alter by Kamchàtka at Cork Midsummer Festival
Topics as displacement and loss touched upon during captivating experience

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

In at the deep end: Cork artist will stage her latest work in a city swimming pool
In at the deep end: Cork artist will stage her latest work in a city swimming pool
For some, swimming pools conjure up images of speedos and floating verruca bandages. But Natasha Bourke is turning a Cork pool into her theatre during Cork Midsummer Festival

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Theatre, music, dance and more: 10 things to see at Cork Midsummer Festival 2024
Theatre, music, dance and more: 10 things to see at Cork Midsummer Festival 2024
The Cork Midsummer Festival returns on June 12 with a programme of events taking place across the city

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Home Sweet Home: Behind the scenes at the theatre project led by people with disabilities 
Home Sweet Home: Behind the scenes at the theatre project led by people with disabilities 
Suisha Inclusive Arts’ ten-year anniversary production at Cork Midsummer Festival tackles issues of housing, independent living and disability rights head on, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Playwright Enda Walsh on the challenge of writing for an audience of one in Cork
Playwright Enda Walsh on the challenge of writing for an audience of one in Cork
A renowned writer with strong roots in Cork, Enda Walsh is looking forward to the Theatre for One performances this month, writes Marjorie Brennan

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Isadora Epstein on bringing Greek mythology and music to the quays of Cork city
Isadora Epstein on bringing Greek mythology and music to the quays of Cork city
Isadora Epstein’s The Sun and Only! sees her perform with musicians Sarah Grimes and Méabh McKenna at Test Site on Kyrl’s Quay as part of Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

The Cork Proms: 'I love the idea of Frank and Walters songs with an orchestra'
The Cork Proms: 'I love the idea of Frank and Walters songs with an orchestra'
The popular orchestra series brings together some of our finest musicians for a mix of contemporary and classical music. Marjorie Brennan meets two of this year’s stars, MayKay and Cillian Donnelly

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Five for your Radar: Glen Powell stars in new Netflix film and Ne-Yo plays the Marquee
Five for your Radar: Glen Powell stars in new Netflix film and Ne-Yo plays the Marquee
Plus: Oscar-nominated Lily Gladstone leads new Disney+ drama and Cork Midsummer Festival begins

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Childhood memories on Achill Island inspire as Mark Doherty brings brother’s book to stage
Childhood memories on Achill Island inspire as Mark Doherty brings brother’s book to stage
Mark Doherty adapts his brother’s book, The Summer I Robbed a Bank

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

The competition is now closed. Congratulations John Ger O Riordan.
The competition is now closed. Congratulations John Ger O Riordan.
We are a proud media partner to the Cork Midsummer Festival and we are delighted to give you a chance to win a luxurious overnight stay at The River Lee and two tickets to the opening night of Tempesta on June 16 at the Pav.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Culture That Made Me: Cork theatre director Tom Creed 
Culture That Made Me: Cork theatre director Tom Creed 
The Mardyke man includes Disco Pigs, The Bear, and Fiona Shaw among his touchstones 

Sun, 26 May, 2024

In pictures: Cork Midsummer Festival launches 2024 programme
In pictures: Cork Midsummer Festival launches 2024 programme
Cork's arts community gathered at the River Lee Hotel for the programme launch for the June event 

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Cork Midsummer Festival rolls out eclectic programme for June event
Cork Midsummer Festival rolls out eclectic programme for June event
The annual Cork festival features a host of local, national and international talent 

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Two events revealed for Cork Midsummer Festival 2024
Two events revealed for Cork Midsummer Festival 2024
Cork Midsummer Festival runs from June 12 to 23

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Question of Taste: Limerick actress Georgina Miller 
Question of Taste: Limerick actress Georgina Miller 
In advance of her Freefalling play at Cork Midsummer Festival, Miller includes Self Esteem, Flight of the Conchords, and Rob Delaney among her selections

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Gina Moxley: Putting my play on at the Crawford has stirred old memories 
S Gina Moxley: Putting my play on at the Crawford has stirred old memories 
Moxley studied art at the Emmet Place building when it was still a college, and is delighted to return there to create a lighthearted play for Cork Midsummer Festival 

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Cork Midsummer Festival: Beach opera and Shandon St foam event among the highlights
Cork Midsummer Festival: Beach opera and Shandon St foam event among the highlights
 Cork Midsummer Festival (June 14 to 25) will take place at numerous venues and locations around the city 

Thu, 04 May, 2023

John Relihan reveals his top tips for the perfect BBQ
John Relihan reveals his top tips for the perfect BBQ
A good barbecue is all about bringing people together, according to the renowned chef and BBQ expert 

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Firkin Crane in Cork steps up with impressive new dance programme
Firkin Crane in Cork steps up with impressive new dance programme
Former Riverdance star Jean Butler will be among the Cork centre's resident choreographers in the coming months 

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

Darina Allen: Ferment to be — recipes for World Microbiome Day
Darina Allen: Ferment to be — recipes for World Microbiome Day
Yoghurt with Honey, Dates and Almonds; and how to make your own kefir

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival: Three highlights for the weekend 
Cork Midsummer Festival: Three highlights for the weekend 
A world premiere play and live hip hop at Elizabeth Fort feature among the attractions 

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Music Generation Cork gets a slice of RTÉ Toy Show Appeal €6.6million funding
Music Generation Cork gets a slice of RTÉ Toy Show Appeal €6.6million funding
— the funds will be used to open doors to a new generation of musical talent

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival roundup:  Lisa McInerney, grow-house art and cutting-edge percussion  
Cork Midsummer Festival roundup:  Lisa McInerney, grow-house art and cutting-edge percussion  
Crosstown Drift, Day-Crossing Farm, and Bangers & Crash provided live experiences in the first week of the festival 

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

Tobi Omoteso: 'It’s a completely different Ireland to when I first came' 
Tobi Omoteso: 'It’s a completely different Ireland to when I first came' 
The Limerick-based breakdancer is curating a celebration of Irish hip hop to be performed at Elizabeth Fort  for Cork Midsummer Festival 

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival, theatre review: Gallows humour aplenty in The Saviour 
Cork Midsummer Festival, theatre review: Gallows humour aplenty in The Saviour 
Marie Mullen and Brian Gleeson shine in a world premiere streamed live from the Everyman 

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival: Six highlights for the weekend 
Cork Midsummer Festival: Six highlights for the weekend 
The art and entertainment continues with a combination of live and online events 

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021

Question of Taste: Cork-based artist Marie Brett picks her favourites 
Question of Taste: Cork-based artist Marie Brett picks her favourites 
Leonard Cohen, Fritz Lang, and Philip Glass featured in Brett's selection of favourite music, films, art, etc 

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

Boom in growhouses during pandemic, some linked to trafficking
Boom in growhouses during pandemic, some linked to trafficking
New reports coincide with art installation exploring modern slavery and drug farming in Ireland

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Photography for GCN by Ruth Medjber // www.ruthlessimagery.com
A hard look at Irish chemsex scene: 'I've experience of losing friends to this' 
Phillip McMahon is developing a dance-theatre piece about what he terms a 'crisis' issue for some gay men. He realises not everyone will welcome the focus on what can be a dark area 

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Doireann Ní Ghríofa on bringing A Ghost In The Throat to the stage in Cork
Doireann Ní Ghríofa on bringing A Ghost In The Throat to the stage in Cork
The author will read excerpts of her acclaimed book as part of a streamed show from the Everyman for Cork Midsummer Festival 

Sun, 13 Jun, 2021

Sleep soundly: John O'Brien to play his Midsummer lullaby at locations around Cork 
Sleep soundly: John O'Brien to play his Midsummer lullaby at locations around Cork 
Lullaby for the City will have the composer and his mini-orchestra performing the soothing piece for free in outdoor locations as part of Cork Midsummer Festival 

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

A City + A Garden: Stories and soundtracks combine for walks in Cork and Dublin
A City + A Garden: Stories and soundtracks combine for walks in Cork and Dublin
Mary Hickson explains the project that encourages people to don headphones and follow a story as they stroll special routes from such locations as the Shaky Bridge and Botanic Gardens 

Mon, 07 Jun, 2021

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