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News, views and reviews on some of Cork's social and entertainment highlights of the year.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Electric Picnic festival
Live at the Marquee confirms first act and 2026 dates for Cork festival
Tickets go on sale later this week

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Michael McIntyre review: Cork welcomes 'Macnificent' comedian to the Marquee 
S Michael McIntyre review: Cork welcomes 'Macnificent' comedian to the Marquee 
Roaring cheers greet old friend of Leeside

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

D-Block Europe pictures and review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
D-Block Europe pictures and review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
D-Block Europe took to the Marquee stage with just one MC, but Young Adz powered through the group's hits in the first of two sold-out nights in Cork   

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
S Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot celebrated a homecoming to remember at the first of two sold-out gigs at Live at the Marquee on Saturday night.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The Mary Wallopers review: Folk heroes transform Cork's Marquee into their local pub
S The Mary Wallopers review: Folk heroes transform Cork's Marquee into their local pub
The Dundalk folk trailblazers sent the capacity Cork crowd home sweatin' after their blistering Live at the Marquee set

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
S Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
As the sun broke out after a damp and dreary day, contemporary folk trio Amble played their biggest Irish show to date — and the fans loved it

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Kingfishr review: Gig of the summer at the Marquee as Cork fans raise the roof with 'Killeagh' singalong
S Kingfishr review: Gig of the summer at the Marquee as Cork fans raise the roof with 'Killeagh' singalong
Kingfishr have sold out two nights at the Marquee in Cork 

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The Waterboys review: Marquee sees the whole of the moon on a sizzling night in Cork
S The Waterboys review: Marquee sees the whole of the moon on a sizzling night in Cork
After Roy Keane's  three nights, an old-school rock'n'roll show is just what the Marquee needed — and Mike Scott and the Waterboys delivered

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Roy Keane review: Chants of 'Keano' greet homecoming hero at the Marquee in Cork
S Roy Keane review: Chants of 'Keano' greet homecoming hero at the Marquee in Cork
Keano hit the back of the net at 'Roy Keane In Conversation with Roddy Doyle'. But sure as his fans might say, 'that's his job'

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Keano's Live at the Marquee event is met with thunderous applause 
S Keano's Live at the Marquee event is met with thunderous applause 
Roy Keane's chat with Roddy Doyle touches on all aspects of his life — from his Cork roots to his infamous Saipan clash with Mick McCarthy

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Roy Keane in attendance at the game 18/10/2024
Roy Keane returns to Cork ahead of three nights of conversation at LATM
The ex-footballer-turned-pundit will be speaking with Roddy Doyle in the iconic tent on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Tommy Tiernan review: Wild yarns, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes at the Marquee
S Tommy Tiernan review: Wild yarns, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes at the Marquee
Tommy Tiernan brought his extraordinary range to a packed Marquee in Cork on Friday night 

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher at the Marquee, Cork: Tickets, start time, directions, setlist, etc 
Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher at the Marquee, Cork: Tickets, start time, directions, setlist, etc 
Joe Bonamassa pays homage to Rory Gallagher at the Marquee in Cork on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Here's an FAQ with all you need to know 

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

'I’m just a conduit. I’m not Rory': Joe Bonamassa on his Rory Gallagher gigs in Cork
'I’m just a conduit. I’m not Rory': Joe Bonamassa on his Rory Gallagher gigs in Cork
Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to Rory Gallagher at three gigs at the Marquee in Cork. The American guitarist looks forward to the concerts and explains his respect for the late Cork musician 

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Dara Ó Briain review: Master comedian entertains Cork with conclusion to adoption story
S Dara Ó Briain review: Master comedian entertains Cork with conclusion to adoption story
Re:Creation — the second part of Dara Ó Briain's witty and poignant story of his search for his birth parents — was a storytelling masterclass at Live at the Marquee

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Christy Moore review: A powerhouse performance leads to standing ovation at Marquee in Cork
S Christy Moore review: A powerhouse performance leads to standing ovation at Marquee in Cork
Christy Moore played the Marquee in its launch year of 2005, and his appearances at the Cork venue have been one of the annual highlights ever since

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

The Coronas review: Voices sweeter than honey ring around Cork ahead of band's Glasto set
The Coronas review: Voices sweeter than honey ring around Cork ahead of band's Glasto set
Danny O’Reilly tells loyal Live at the Marquee fans: 'It’s great to be back in Cork — this is our Glastonbury!'

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Picture This review: Athy favourites get Marquee 2025 off to flying start in Cork 
S Picture This review: Athy favourites get Marquee 2025 off to flying start in Cork 
Picture This played the first of their two nights at a venue marking 20 years

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Ambulance volunteers saddle up on e-bikes for Cork City Marathon
Ambulance volunteers saddle up on e-bikes for Cork City Marathon
St John Ambulance Cork eBike Cycle Response Unit is believed to be the first of its kind in Ireland

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Michael Moynihan: Cork county board is all talk no action on Páirc Uí Chaoimh concert potential
S Michael Moynihan: Cork county board is all talk no action on Páirc Uí Chaoimh concert potential
Páirc Uí Chaoimh struggles to attract concerts, but other Irish venues make it work — what’s stopping Cork?

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Cian Ducrot adds second homecoming Cork gig — the Grammy winner's rise to fame
Cian Ducrot adds second homecoming Cork gig — the Grammy winner's rise to fame
Ducrot has added a second Cork date at Live at the Marquee this summer due to demand

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Roy Keane and Snow Patrol among summer gigs coming to Cork next year
Roy Keane and Snow Patrol among summer gigs coming to Cork next year
Extra Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle date added to the lineup. And Irish folk trio Amble have also announced a Cork show

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Christy Moore — a magical beauty is born
Christy Moore — a magical beauty is born
In this Irish Examiner exclusive interview, Christy Moore talks to Joe Dermody as he releases his latest album, ‘A Terrible Beauty’

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Live at the Marquee confirms the return of a favourite act next summer
Live at the Marquee confirms the return of a favourite act next summer
It follows the release of a new song inspired by the Leeside festival

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Two Rory Gallagher tribute gigs sold out at Marquee in Cork - third date added 
Two Rory Gallagher tribute gigs sold out at Marquee in Cork - third date added 
The Rory Gallagher tribute will take the form of three concerts at Live at the Marquee, with Joe Bonamassa playing tunes from the Cork guitarist's Irish Tour '74 album 

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

The Waterboys back at Live at the Marquee in Summer 2025
The Waterboys back at Live at the Marquee in Summer 2025
Known for their powerful concert reputation, and classic songs such as The Whole of the Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman’s Blues.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Olly Murs Live At the Marquee Photo by Ray Keogh
Two more acts announced for Live at the Marquee 2025
Meanwhile, tickets for the Rory Gallagher tribute gigs went on sale this morning

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

How Taylor Swift's Era's Tour makeup stays in place all night
Irish Examiner view:  Dublin's concentration of concerts indicative of regional imbalance  
The sheer concentration of those events in the capital — and the crowds attending them — serves to expose the consequences of decades of imbalance when it comes to regional development

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Love is in the air for Tom Odell concert
Live at the Marquee review: Love is in the air for Tom Odell concert
A grand piano was set up on the stage before Odell opened the nearly two-hour set with ‘Loving You will be the Death Of Me’ from his latest album ‘Black Friday’

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Roars of local love for Cork star Flannery
Live at the Marquee review: Roars of local love for Cork star Flannery
Originality and craft of the songwriting are what sustained the power of Flannery's performance

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Spruce-up to Cork’s main street is badly needed and long overdue
S Michael Moynihan: Spruce-up to Cork’s main street is badly needed and long overdue
When this columnist strolled the length of St Patrick’s Street this Monday there were at least fifteen vacant premises along the street

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: Cork singer Lyra brings all the hits to Leeside
Live at the Marquee: Cork singer Lyra brings all the hits to Leeside
Dressed in silver thigh-high boots and a matching bodysuit as well as a scarlet cloak and hat, Lyra ran through some of her most popular tunes, including ‘Lover’ and ‘Falling’

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: Ne-Yo turns back time with moves and swagger
Live at the Marquee: Ne-Yo turns back time with moves and swagger
It was nearly 9pm when Ne-Yo took to the stage as the crowd of mainly women in their teens, early 20s, late 20s, 30s, and 40s jumped in excitement for the RnB singer

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: Bryan Adams brings all the hits to Cork
Live at the Marquee: Bryan Adams brings all the hits to Cork
Seven years on, the groover from Vancouver brought the Marquee through his outstanding back catalogue of rock classics

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Where it is, access, start times, parking, gig list, etc    
Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Where it is, access, start times, parking, gig list, etc    
Ahead of Van Morrison playing the venue, organisers have warned fans that the car park is fully booked. Here's everything you need to know

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Marquee crowd filled with ‘Almighty Love’ for Damien Dempsey
Marquee crowd filled with ‘Almighty Love’ for Damien Dempsey
Dublin folk rocker Damien Dempsey brightened up Live at the Marquee even more on sunny Saturday evening

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: John Bishop raises the roof with laughter
Live at the Marquee: John Bishop raises the roof with laughter
Liverpool comedian makes grand entrance on a motorbike, the crowd whooping and cheering with delight as he makes his way on stage

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Bicep bring a brilliant sprint finish to a marathon day in Cork
Live at the Marquee review: Bicep bring a brilliant sprint finish to a marathon day in Cork
The Belfast-born electronic duo brought the energy to a new level during their long-awaited return to the Marquee in Cork

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Van Morrison finally brings the sunshine to Leeside
Live at the Marquee review: Van Morrison finally brings the sunshine to Leeside
The audience's attention waned during the first half of Van Morrison's set in Cork — but the veteran rocker dialled it up to eleven when he dug deep into some of his classic tunes

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Gavin James review: Rain fails to dampen spirits for Live at the Marquee 
Gavin James review: Rain fails to dampen spirits for Live at the Marquee 
It was a rainy night in Cork on Saturday, but Gavin James ensured a sunny atmosphere inside the big tent

Sun, 26 May, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: The Coronas love their audience, and the feeling is mutual 
S Live at the Marquee review: The Coronas love their audience, and the feeling is mutual 
The Coronas played a blistering set in Cork on Friday — and their fans were with them, note for note 

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Sweet treat for Sugababes fans in Cork
Live at the Marquee review: Sweet treat for Sugababes fans in Cork
Highlight of the night at the Marquee in Cork was a stirring performance of 'Too Lost in You', the group's biggest ballad 

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Live at the Marquee adds extra date for one act due to popular demand
Live at the Marquee adds extra date for one act due to popular demand
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 25 at 10am

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Live at the Marquee announces another act for its summer 2024 line-up
Live at the Marquee announces another act for its summer 2024 line-up
Tickets are on sale this week

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

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