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

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Yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of busy concert weekend
Yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of busy concert weekend
Forecaster warns of spot flooding and difficult travel conditions as persistent rain moves into Munster

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Live at the Marquee promoter Peter Aiken: 'If the Americans were running GAAGo, it'd be 10 times the price'
Live at the Marquee promoter Peter Aiken: 'If the Americans were running GAAGo, it'd be 10 times the price'
Concert promoter talks Katie Taylor, Zach Bryan, and future sporting events at Cork concert series

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee
S David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee
The Manchester-born Welshman’s love affair with Cork started nearly 35 years ago when a young Gray played his first Leeside gig at Nancy Spain’s on Barrack Street back in 1992.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Imelda May review: Marquee mayhem as May invites Cork fans into her living room
S Imelda May review: Marquee mayhem as May invites Cork fans into her living room
The effect of seeing a stage full of domestic knick-knacks and worn-in furniture under warm lighting made the venue feel surprisingly homely

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

K-pop Forever! Tribute review: A happy assault on the senses as Live at the Marquee begins in Cork
S K-pop Forever! Tribute review: A happy assault on the senses as Live at the Marquee begins in Cork
Inspired by Netflix's 'K Pop Demon Hunters', this tribute show is like a triumphant pre-teen Electric Picnic, delighting an audience aged 6 and up — and their parents

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Peter Aiken on Zach Bryan coming to Cork and the future of Live at the Marquee
Peter Aiken on Zach Bryan coming to Cork and the future of Live at the Marquee
Ahead of the first night of Live at the Marquee 2026, the concert promoter reflected on fuel prices, the ongoing event centre saga, Zach Bryan's two nights in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, and 21 years of the Cork venue — including the new-look tent 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc
Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc
This year's Live at the Marquee features another eclectic mix of acts

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Belters Only: Aiming to make Cork people feel good at Marquee gig
Belters Only: Aiming to make Cork people feel good at Marquee gig
The Irish duo's smash hit captured the zeitgeist as we emerged from covid, and they plan on keeping the party going through the summer of 2026 

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Kneecap at the Savoy review: Rappers in party mode in Cork for two gigs in one night
Kneecap at the Savoy review: Rappers in party mode in Cork for two gigs in one night
The northern trio delighted fans at the Savoy with launch events for their chart-topping album Fenian

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Heineken brands to be served at Live at the Marquee and other major concerts under new deal 
Heineken brands to be served at Live at the Marquee and other major concerts under new deal 
New partnership with Aiken Promotions and Pod Festivals will see Heineken, Heineken 0.0, Birra Moretti, Orchard Thieves, Beamish and Murphy's sold at LATM, Forbidden Fruit and All Together Now

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Kneecap announce major Cork summer gig as new album hits number one
Kneecap announce major Cork summer gig as new album hits number one
The Fenian Tour will visit Cork this summer

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing
Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing
Speaking ahead of a summer of major gigs in Cork, the music promoter also criticised the delays around an event centre being built 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Top Scottish comedian announces Marquee date in Cork
Top Scottish comedian announces Marquee date in Cork
He will be joined by some of his comedy pals in Cork

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

‘Unwritten’ singer Natasha Bedingfield announces Cork gig
‘Unwritten’ singer Natasha Bedingfield announces Cork gig
She has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and will come to Cork this summer

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

90s boy band announces Live at the Marquee date
90s boy band announces Live at the Marquee date
Their current tour is the first time all five band members are sharing the stage together in over 25 years.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

KISS Haunted House Party 2022 - Show
Here’s when tickets go on sale for the latest Live at the Marquee announcement
Rapper AJ Tracey has been confirmed as the latest Live at the Marquee act

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Live at the Marquee adds Tom Grennan to next summer's line-up
Live at the Marquee adds Tom Grennan to next summer's line-up
Tom Grennan will take to the stage as part of his wider headline tour across the UK and Ireland

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Live at the Marquee announces band's anniversary tour coming to Cork next summer
Live at the Marquee announces band's anniversary tour coming to Cork next summer
"Before anyone else, it was at home where we felt the love so it feels right to announce our exciting anniversary plans for Ireland first"

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

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

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