Festival Week:
Upcoming Events
- June 1, 2019
10:30 - 20:00
With Meitheal Mara. Ocean to City – An Rás Mór is Ireland’s largest multi-craft rowing and paddling race, attracting over 600 participants from Ireland, the UK, The Netherlands and beyond. Watch the spectacular fleet of 250 boats as they compete in this challenging race, featuring everything from traditional wooden boats, currachs, gigs, Chinese dragon boats, (more…)
- June 1, 2019 - June 2, 2019
11:00 - 15:00
11:00 Seaman’s Memorial Mass 15:00 Blessing of the Boats & Festival Parade ‘Celebrating Diversity in Music & Dance’. Celebrations also include: Fri 31 May, 19:00, Historic Walking Tour, starting from the Maritime Museum. Sat 1 June, 11:00-13:00, Children’s Story Telling & Art in the Library; Sat 1 June, 12:00-15:00,Diversity on Display, PACE Centre. FREE (more…)
- June 1, 2019
11:30 - 12:45 - June 2, 2019
11:30 - 12:45 - June 3, 2019
11:30 - 12:45
With Ocean Escapes Departing. A brand new festival event! Departing from the heart of Cork city, this cruise takes in sights such as the newly developed Pairc Uí Chaoimh, Blackrock Castle and the Docklands. Follow the river down past Passage, Monkstown and the Irish Naval Base before entering the historic town of Cobh – the (more…)
Venue: Port of Cork Marina
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- June 1, 2019
12:00 - 17:00 - June 2, 2019
12:00 - 17:00 - June 3, 2019
12:00 - 17:00
With Camden Fort Meagher. Marvel over the spectacular views of Cork Harbour from the impressive heights of Camden Fort Meagher. With 65% of the fort located underground in a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers, it is internationally recognised as one of the finest remaining coastal artillery forts of its kind. The attraction offers a host (more…)
- June 1, 2019
14:00 - 15:30
With Circus Factory. Arrrrh – ahoy, me hearties! Come learn to climb a rope, walk the plank and spring forth on a trampoline into the abyss. All this, and more! Join our fun-filled afternoon of pirate circus training for 7-12 year olds. Pirate costumes strongly encouraged. Entry: €12pp (Ages 7-12yrs). Book: http://buytickets.at/circusfactorycork/241028 (more…)
- June 1, 2019
14:30 - June 1, 2019
15:30 - June 1, 2019
16:30 - June 8, 2019
11:30 - June 8, 2019
12:30 - June 8, 2019
13:30
With Hederman Smoked Salmon. Meet highly regarded smoker Frank Hederman, who established Belvelly Smoke House 38 years ago on the shores of Cork Harbour. This tour will take you through the entire process from sourcing wild and organic fish, to curing and smoking Ireland’s finest seafood. Enjoy a taster of the smoked salmon which is (more…)
Venue: Belvelly Smoke House
Venue Phone: (021) 481 1089
Venue Website: https://www.frankhederman.com
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- June 1, 2019
18:00 - 19:30
With Ocean Research & Conservation Ireland (O.R.C. Ireland) Dive in and learn about the amazing marine megafauna found just off your doorstep. From cetaceans- whales, dolphins and porpoises, to elasmobranchs (sharks) and pinnipeds (seals) – come along and learn how you can help in their conservation through citizen science. We will also be presenting the (more…)
Venue: Blackrock Castle Observatory
Venue Phone: +353 (21) 432 6120
Venue Website: www.bco.ie
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- June 1, 2019
18:30 - 20:00 - June 2, 2019
18:30 - 20:00 - June 8, 2019
18:30 - 20:00
With Cork Harbour Boat Hire. Come aboard a high-speed RIB (rigid inflatable boat) and enjoy the amazing evening views of Cork Harbour. These waters are full of fascinating history and captivating sights. And with a vast array of wildlife known to inhabit the region, you will have a great time trying to spot them all. (more…)
- June 1, 2019
19:00 - 22:30
With Spike Island. Johnny Cash’s prison performances became legendary in musical circles as he played to some of the most hardened criminals. Marking 50 years since Johnny Cash played his infamous San Quentin prison gig, Spike Island are proud to present premier tribute act ‘Strictly Cash’ performing the man in black’s greatest hits. Join us (more…)
- June 2, 2019
00:00 - 01:00
With Port of Cork at Paddy’s Point, Ringaskiddy. Please note that, due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. FREE (more…)
- June 2, 2019
10:30 - 13:00 - June 3, 2019
10:30 - 13:00 - June 9, 2019
10:30 - 13:00
With Bishopstown Orienteering Club. Take part in a day of outdoor fun with your family while exploring some of Cork Harbour’s most beautiful woodlands. Orienteering involves great survival skills including map reading and navigation and is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness. Show up any time to participate – instructions will (more…)
Venue: Various locations
- June 2, 2019
12:00 - 15:00
With Crosshaven Development Committee and UCC MaREI Centre. Come along to the ‘3 for the Sea’ launch event and learn about our marine environment, its amazing inhabitants, the threats posed by marine litter, and actions we can take to help protect our oceans. Beach clean, rock pool exploration, marine themed arts & crafts, and hands-on (more…)
- June 2, 2019
12:00 - 15:00
With Inch Hideaway. Join Marine Biologist Frances Gallagher and learn how to identify and forage edible seaweed from the Irish shore. Through a hands-on cooking demo and a tasting experience, you’ll learn about the tasty and nutritional properties of seaweed and how to use it in your diet. The event will take place at the (more…)
- June 2, 2019
13:00 - 16:00
With Royal Cork Yacht Club. Try sailing at the world’s oldest yacht club, situated in Cork Harbour. Pre-book a free sailing taster aboard a club 1720 Sports Boat, and find out more about the various sailing courses available. There will be a display of club dinghies and visitors can learn about the different styles of (more…)
- June 2, 2019
19:30
With Cork Opera House. A swashbuckling farce of brilliant humour and razor-sharp wit, Gilbert and Sullivan’s timeless operetta is full to the brim with memorable melodies including the famous Major General’s tongue-twisting patter song, the cowardly Police Sergeant’s When a felon’s not engaged in his employment and of course Mabel’s dazzling Poor Wandering One. Featuring (more…)
Venue: Cork Opera House
Venue Phone: + 353 (0) 21 – 427 0022 (Box Office)
Venue Website: www.corkoperahouse.ie
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- June 3, 2019
10:00 - 13:00 - June 6, 2019
18:00 - 20:00
With Atlantic Offshore Adventures. A firm festival favourite, try stand-up paddle boarding at the Lee Fields. Promoting balance, strength and fitness, SUPing is a great activity for everyone. Whether you are a first-timer or a have done it before, this is a memorable and fun experience. To get the most out of the experience you (more…)
- June 3, 2019
10:00 - 17:00
With SailCork. A fun and exciting day out for the family! Come to the picturesque eastern side of Cork Harbour at East Ferry and get kitted out and afloat with SailCork’s qualified Instructors. Learn the ropes with some dinghy or yacht sailing; enjoy a jaunt in a power-boat or paddle your very own kayak. There (more…)
- June 3, 2019
10:30 - June 3, 2019
12:00 - June 3, 2019
13:30 - June 9, 2019
10:30 - June 9, 2019
12:00 - June 9, 2019
13:30
With Cork Sea Safari. For those seeking adventure & thrills, this tour offers it all while experiencing the highlights of Cork Harbour. A local skipper and guide will whisk you away at high speed by RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) to visit the far corners of our magnificent harbour and the many sights that are situated (more…)
- June 3, 2019
11:00 - 17:00
With Atlantic Sea Kayaking. The ultimate river experience! Step into a double-kayak and set off from Cork City, follow the river down along Blackrock Castle, into Lough Mahon, skirting past Fota and Passage into the lower harbour. Circumnavigate Spike Island, where it is possible to stop for a brief visit, and finish up in the (more…)
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June 3, 2019
14:00 - 15:30 - Tour
June 3, 2019
14:00 - 14:45
With Crawford Art Gallery. Plunge into an underwater wonderland with this fun children’s art workshop. Bring on the colours of the ocean and its creatures – and come create a watery world in the Crawford Art Gallery. And while the kids are getting crafty, join a tour of the exhibition Mary Swanzy: Voyages, with over (more…)
- June 3, 2019
18:15
Ned Denison is one of Ireland’s most prolific marathon swimmers with 49 epic marathon swims under his belt. Today he will attempt the first full swimming circumnavigation of Cork’s city centre, starting near the Kingsley Hotel at 18:15. Have a peek in the river as Ned passes the South Mall Boardwalk around 18:45, the Lapp’s (more…)
- June 3, 2019
21:30 - 23:50 - Poetry films
June 3, 2019
20:30
With Ó Bhéal The Hayloft Bar. Join Ó Bhéal for this very special bilingual tribute event to poet Danny Sheehy (Domhnall Mac Síthigh), who tragically lost his life in a boating accident off the coast of Galicia in 2017. A number of regional poets including Julie Field and Billy Ramsell will read Danny’s poems, both (more…)
- June 4, 2019
13:10 - 14:00
With Dept. of History, UCC. ‘Mendicant foundations in the coastal towns of medieval Ireland: economy, landscape and patronage’ presented by Dr Anne-Julie Lafaye, who is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the School of History, UCC. She is a medieval archaeologist interested in the buildings and landscape context of religious orders in medieval Europe, especially the (more…)
Venue: St Peter's Church
Venue Website: http://stpeterscork.ie/
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- June 4, 2019
18:30 - 20:30 - June 5, 2019
18:30 - 20:30 - June 7, 2019
18:30 - 20:30
With SailCork. How about having a go at small boat sailing or taking a ride on a speedboat ? No getting wet, no wetsuits. Come to beautiful East Ferry where your Instructor will take you for a sail or a jaunt on a RIB in our sheltered waters. Learn the parts of the boat, what (more…)
- June 5, 2019
13:10 - 14:00
With Dept. of History, UCC. ’The French landings in Cork that never were, 1900-1905’ presented by Dr Jérôme aan de Wiel. Raised and educated in both France and the Netherlands, he is an historian of modern Ireland. His work often focuses on the intersection of Ireland with European conflicts, espionage, religion, and foreign policy. The (more…)
Venue: St Peter's Church
Venue Website: http://stpeterscork.ie/
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- June 5, 2019
15:00 - 17:30 - June 5, 2019
18:30 - 21:00 - June 6, 2019
15:00 - 17:30 - June 6, 2019
18:30 - 21:00
With Atlantic Sea Kayaking. Experience Cork City from the water as you paddle under the bridges of the beautiful River Lee. You will be introduced to kayaking in a safe and fun-filled half day trip with an experienced instructor and guide. Take in the sights of the city, its river walls and bridges – and (more…)
- June 5, 2019
18:00 - 22:00 - June 6, 2019
18:00 - 22:00
With Cork Dive Centre. Being on the very edge of the western European continental shelf, Irish waters are perfectly suited to scuba diving. Join this one-hour introduction with a theory dry session and then a water session. Go to a depth of 5 meters and see hermit crabs, flat fish, reefs – and possibly even (more…)
- June 5, 2019
19:00 - 20:00
With Cork Nature Network. Presented by Dr Tom Doyle, who is a Lecturer in Zoology in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC. Tom is a marine biologist with expertise in gelatinous zooplankton ecology and animal biotelemetry. Drawing on his research into microplastics and how they affect food chains, he will be (more…)
- June 6, 2019
13:10 - 14:00
With Dept. of History, UCC. ‘Amphibious warfare: The Desmond Rebellion and the Munster coastline, 1579-1583’ presented by Dr David Edwards. A Senior Lecturer at UCC and a leading historian of early modern Ireland, he is best known for his work on the Butler earls of Ormonde and Richard Boyle, first earl of Cork. He has (more…)
Venue: St Peter's Church
Venue Website: http://stpeterscork.ie/
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- June 6, 2019
18:15
With Triskel Arts Centre. Set in post-Apartheid South Africa, this film tells the true story of two men, separated by everything except their determination to win gold in one of the world’s toughest river races: the Dusi Canoe Marathon. One man yearns to escape the grinding poverty of township life, the other, a former champion (more…)
- June 6, 2019
18:30 - 21:00 - June 7, 2019
18:30 - 21:00
With SailCork. This is your chance to get aboard a yacht in Cork Harbour. See how the sails take the wind and experience the boat dancing on the movements of the sea – an amazing feeling! Come and join this 2.5hr sail on a 36ft yacht – join the crew and learn some basic sailing (more…)
- June 6, 2019
20:30 - 23:00
With The Gab Storytelling. Be charmed with River Lee tales, sea shanties and harbour ditties – and join this very special Gab event for Cork Harbour Festival. Active since 2016, The Gab is a community committed to the practice and preservation of the oral tradition of storytelling as well as the development of storytelling as (more…)
Venue: Cork Opera House
Venue Phone: + 353 (0) 21 – 427 0022 (Box Office)
Venue Website: www.corkoperahouse.ie
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- June 7, 2019
00:00 - June 8, 2019
00:00 - June 9, 2019
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With the Drascombe. Boaties are invited to join a group of Drascombe sailing boats for a weekend of harbour exploration. Open to sail, row or motor boats. Enjoy the natural and built heritage of Cork Harbour and visit Cobh, Aghada, East Ferry, Ballinacurra, Crosshaven, Passage – as well as any festival events we come across. (more…)
- June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019
10:00 - 18:00
Presented by: Cork City Council and the Inter-Departmental Marine Coordination Group. Ahoy there matey! SeaFest is delighted to Celebrate Our Seas at Cork city’s quays from Friday, 7th to Sunday, 9th June. The national maritime festival, presented by Cork City Council and the Inter-Departmental Marine Coordination Group (MCG), will offer free family fun across the (more…)
- June 7, 2019
19:00 - 20:00
With Nano Nagle Place. Join the Molgoggers sea shanty and maritime song group in the beautiful Goldie Chapel, a space designed to enhance the sound of the human voice. What a magical combination! This eight strong, a-cappella ‘buoy band’ have a fabulous repertoire – and between them they have over 100 years of sea service (more…)
- June 8, 2019
10:00 - 13:00
With the Irish Currach Association. PART OF SEAFEST VILLAGE This seminar will showcase a community based approach towards the stewardship and preservation of Ireland’s iconic boat, the currach. Combining perspectives from people who build, row and appreciate this unique craft, the event will inform the process of submission to attain UNESCO recognition for this significant, (more…)
- June 8, 2019
11:00 - 13:00
With An Taisce’s Coastal Programmes Clean Coasts & @subowti. Open to kayakers, canoeists and stand up paddleboarders. Participants will set out on the river to do a coordinated clean up to remove the ever-growing amounts of marine litter that float in the river. Please bring suitable clothing (including PFD) and your own kayak/canoe/SUP. Bags, gloves, (more…)
- June 8, 2019
15:00 - 17:00
With Naomhóga Chorcaí & Cork Dragons. PART OF SEAFEST VILLAGE. Join the coordinators of Cork Harbour Festival and have a go in a traditional currach or a Chinese dragon boat. Fun for old and for young! Meitheal Mara is Cork’s community boatyard, training centre and charity. The organisation works to promote and foster maritime culture (more…)
Venue: Port of Cork Marina
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- June 9, 2019
11:30 - 12:30
With Cork Nature Network. Come to the beautiful Blackrock Castle and join this children’s workshop about marine life. What species do we have on our local shores? And what swims around in our seas? In this creative workshop, children will get the opportunity to make posters. Presented by Cork Nature Network, who promote and encourage (more…)
Venue: Blackrock Castle Observatory
Venue Phone: +353 (21) 432 6120
Venue Website: www.bco.ie
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- June 9, 2019
11:30 - 13:30
With Blackrock Sailing Club. A sailing event for spectators to enjoy from the shore in Blackrock village. Blackrock Sailing Club will organise a series of team races with invited teams from around Cork Harbour. A fun event to watch and compete in, two teams of three boats each will do short 6-10 min. races. Team (more…)
- June 9, 2019
13:00 - 14:30
With Cobh Tourism. Fishing for crabs is child’s play in Cobh. Have a go and see what will bite! This is great fun for the whole family and all crabs are returned to the safety of the sea once you’ve had a good peek at them. A line, bucket and bait will be supplied. From (more…)
- June 9, 2019
13:30 - 15:00
With Sandycove S.C. The colourful Rebel Plunge is back and marks the final day of the festival. Come along and cheer the participants on, as they enter the water at Port of Cork, or welcome them at Blackrock Village as they complete the 3.8km open water swim. You can follow the swimmers along a spectator (more…)
- June 9, 2019
14:00 - 16:00
With Cllr Kieran McCarthy. PART OF SEAFEST VILLAGE A historical walking tour exploring the evolution of Cork Docklands from the late eighteenth century through nineteenth century reclamation to industrialisation. The built fabric of Cork Docklands has always been a place of change and remains a space of varied architectural styles and hidden historic gems. This (more…)
- June 9, 2019
14:00
With Swell Surf School. “There are a million ways to surf, and as long as you’re smiling you’re doing it right.” Surfing is great fun, it is also a full workout for the body! You will never forget catching your first wave on a surfboard. Come along to beautiful Inch Beach, East Cork and have (more…)
- June 9, 2019
16:00 - 18:00
With CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory. PART OF SEAFEST VILLAGE. Joining the SeaFest 2019, CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory will be bringing astronomy to the city! Come check out the moon through their telescopes and chat with resident astronomers. If you’ve never used a telescope before, this is the perfect opportunity. See you there! FREE (more…)
- June 9, 2019
20:00
With Swell Surf School. Coasteering is an adventure activity that takes place around the rocky coastline. It is a combination of adventure swimming, exploring gullies and caves while using the movement of the swell, and traversing the lower level rocks to jumping sites. You can jump from a height that is suitable to you, swim (more…)
- June 9, 2019
20:30 - 23:30
With Cork Singers’ Club. Finish Festival Week on a high note and join Cork Singers’ Club for an evening of song exploring the high seas. There will be lots of opportunity for audience participation on the night so all are welcome, especially singers. The aim of Cork Singers’ Club is to promote unaccompanied singing – (more…)
Daily Attractions:
Upcoming Events
- May 17, 2019 - June 12, 2019
10:00 - 17:30
With Cllr Kieran McCarthy & Meitheal Mara. Cork City Library hosts the exhibition of prize-winning model boats created by Cork’s young and talented boat builders. The exhibition is the result of a popular and long-running project which encourages primary and secondary school children to design and build model boats from recycled materials. All model boats (more…)
- May 23, 2019 - June 22, 2019
10:30 - 18:00
With the Lavit Gallery. This exhibition of subtle atmospheric paintings includes a series of views of the estuary including Fota, Marino Point, Passage West and Little Island – observed and studied at different times of day, in different seasons and from different vantage points. The block of buildings of Marino Point were of particular interest (more…)
- May 24, 2019 - June 14, 2019
10:00 - 17:00 - May 24, 2019 - June 14, 2019
22:00 - 17:00
With Backwater Artist Group. Johnny Bugler is a multi-disciplinary artist from Cork. His work has been exhibited widely both nationally and internationally. Locally, he is best known for his public art commission Singer’s Corner on Grand Parade. In the exhibition Blue Notes the artist responds to a common theme in his artwork; that of the (more…)
- June 1, 2019 - June 9, 2019
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Cobh is offering seafood specials during Festival Week. Watch the world sail by while you enjoy what the chefs have to offer – or dream of sailing out the harbour on one of the liners! Nothing as relaxing as seafood by the sea. Participating are WatersEdge Hotel, Quays Restaurant, Commodore Hotel, Titanic Restaurant, Leonardo’s, Grand (more…)
- June 1, 2019 - June 14, 2019
09:30 - 17:30
Have you ever wondered what interesting things happen behind the scenes of workplaces in the city? This is exactly what pupils from Greenmount NS and Bunscoil Chríost Rí had the opportunity to explore. This year’s exhibition is the culmination of the pupils’ journey from the river to open sea, working with Meitheal Mara, Ballycotton SeaFood (more…)
- June 1, 2019 - June 9, 2019
10:00 - 15:00
With Spike Island. Take the ferry to Spike Island for a fully guided tour of Fortress Spike. Learn all about the world’s second largest natural harbour and hear stories of shipwrecks like the Lusitania, Titanic and the Aud. Once your tour is complete use your free map and downloadable app to explore our beautiful Ring (more…)
- June 1, 2019 - June 9, 2019
13:00 - 13:45
With Elizabeth Fort. Take a guided tour of Elizabeth Fort, the 17th century star-shaped fortification in Cork City centre. Hear about the fort’s history, with particular reference to its connection to all things maritime. This fort has an immense link to the harbour and the maritime history of Cork City. It was built to protect (more…)
Venue: Elizabeth Fort
Venue Website: http://www.elizabethfort.ie/
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- June 1, 2019 - June 9, 2019
20:00 - 21:15
With Cork Ghost Tours Tour. A one-hour walking tour that aims to fright and delight! Join us as we wander through the streets of the olde city, giving voice to the Spirit of Cork! Finely mixing local ghost stories, Cork’s rich maritime history and fun frights. Tales of Old Cork, pirates, ghosts, and restless spirits! (more…)
- June 4, 2019 - June 9, 2019
10:00 - 17:00
With Port of Cork & UCC MaREI. An exhibit of some of the 3D Art projects submitted to the intiaitve. Themed ‘Maintaining a Healthy Harbour’ the initiative aims to make school children aware of marine litter and the detrimental effects it can have on our oceans, harbour and shorelines. With the help of MaREI, classes (more…)