Midsummer magic to descend on Cork city

More than 55,000 people are expected to attend a 10-day festival in Cork which will feature theatre, dance, music and family-friendly events at several venues around the city.

This year’s Cork Midsummer Festival, which runs from June 15-24, will feature 56 events, including a world premiere.

Festival highlights include Camille O’Sullivan with the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra (June 22); the world premiere stage adaption of Asking For It by author Louise O’Neill at The Everyman (June 15-23) and ‘Picnic in the Park’ (June 17) which will feature a special performance to celebrate 250 years of circus.