Over 50,000 people to attend Cork Midsummer Festival 2016

More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the Cork Midsummer Festival, which features a diverse range of events from opera to comedy.

In excess of 400 artists will take part in 39 events during the festival, which runs from June 17-26 and which features new venues such as the Bells of Shandon, Cork Boat Club, and Elizabeth Fort.

This year’s festival programme was launched last night at the River Lee Hotel. It includes 18 new works and is a fusion of opera, literature, theatre, dance, comedy, music, and visual arts. Family events, forums, talks, and a wide choice of free events will also take place.