Cork Harbour’s celebration of maritime culture, heritage and
family fun activities returns 2-11 June 2023.
Cork Harbour Festival returns this June with Cork’s largest celebration of maritime culture, heritage and harbour activities taking place across 10 days from Friday 2 to Sunday 11 June 2023.
Highlighting Cork’s greatest natural amenities, Cork Harbour and the River Lee, the festival programme includes events around, in and on the harbour and river. The main event Ocean to City – An Rás Mór, Ireland’s most ambitious rowing and paddling race adds plenty of colour and spectacle on Saturday 3 June.
This year’s festival offers over 80 events in a dozen beautiful locations across Cork City and Cork Harbour, including Crosshaven, Fountainstown, Monkstown, Passage West, Cobh, Spike Island, Haulbowline, East Ferry, Rostellan and city locations such as Cork City Marina, Lee Fields, Blackrock, Bishopstown, Marina Park and Nano Nagle Place.
The full festival programme has been launched and is live now. Enjoy!
Event categories:
ARTS | FAMILY FUN | HERITAGE | NATURE
ON WATER | SPECTATOR EVENT | TALKS | ALL EVENTS
Upcoming Events
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June 6, 2023 - June 11, 2023
10:00 - 13:00
With Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours. A gently paced bike ride exploring Cork’s history, culture and a few of Cork’s secrets. Cycle through colourful streets, city parks, and riverside pathways. The tour circumnavigates the city centre by following both channels of the River Lee. Bike, helmet and high visibility vest provided. Duration: approx 3 hrs. (more…)
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June 10, 2023
19:00 - 21:00
With Hysterical Histories Cork A high-octane comedic dinner theatre experience unlike anything else in Ireland! Learn about Cork City, its waterways and its quirky characters as you enjoy two courses of local food and drink, served up with live traditional music and plenty of personality. You can even have your photo taken as a head (more…)
Venue: Upstairs at Amicus Restaurant, Cork City
Venue Website: https://amicusrestaurant.ie/
Address:
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June 10, 2023
19:30 - 22:00 -
June 11, 2023
14:00 - 16:30 -
June 11, 2023
19:30 - 22:00
With Atlantic Sea Kayaking See Cork city in a unique way. As you kayak under the bridges, hear about local stories and the history of Cork. The city has a fascinating past and was once known as `Venice of the North`. You may even see some of the city’s wildlife, such as herons, otters, and (more…)
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June 11, 2023
10:00 - 12:00 -
June 11, 2023
14:00 - 16:00
With SailCork Join us for a fun 2 hour guided tour of the picturesque region of East Ferry. Kayak along the beautiful, peaceful and safe tree-lined narrow estuary to the northern edge of Great island. Two-person sit on top kayaks (no single kayaks). Entry: €30 pp.| Group of 5 or more, 1 place free. | (more…)
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June 11, 2023
10:00 - 17:00
With Irish Drascombe Association Cork Harbour Sailing rally in Cork Harbour. Any and all small sailboats are welcome. Entry: FREE Register: jack.okeeffe@gmail.com | 0872663588 All Festival Dates: 7-11 June (more…)
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June 11, 2023
10:00 - 17:30
Work by Sinéad Barrett in collaboration with Spike Island Punishment Block Spike Island Echoes of Isolation is an exhibition developed from research undertaken on Spike Island’s 19th- century prison, where almost 1,200 convicts died. One hundred and forty years later, this exhibition shines a light on those forgotten voices, exploring the emotional and psychological impact (more…)
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June 11, 2023
10:30 - 12:30
With Lee2Sea committee & Republic of Bike A family-friendly, inclusive guided tour of a section of the Lee to Sea Greenway. It will involve stops at locations of interest along the route where speakers will discuss the potential of the future greenway. The tour will culminate with a social gathering involving music and refreshments at (more…)
Venue: Grand Parade, Cork City
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June 11, 2023
11:00 - 14:00
With Bishopstown Orienteering Club Take part in a day of orienteering fun with your family while exploring some of the Crosshaven Greenway. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Locations: Arrive anytime between 11am-2pm 3 June – Meet at the car park near Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven 4 June – Meet at Bishopstown (more…)
Venue: Various locations
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June 11, 2023
11:00 - 12:00 -
June 11, 2023
12:00 - 13:00 -
June 11, 2023
14:00 - 15:00 -
June 11, 2023
15:00 - 16:00
With Atlantic Offshore Adventures Come join us for an introductory lesson in Stand Up Paddle Boarding departing from the beautiful and scenic Lee Fields, Cork. All equipment and instruction is included in the price and our very friendly and experienced instructors will look after all of your learning needs on the board. Entry: €15 pp. (more…)
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June 11, 2023
11:00 - 15:00
With Spike Island Cork Set sail across Cork Harbour for an island adventure where you will discover 1300 years of history at Spike Island Cork. Join a guided tour with one of our expert storytellers, explore over a dozen museums and exhibitions and enjoy scenic walking trails with spectacular harbour views. With children’s activities such (more…)
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June 11, 2023
13:00 - 14:30
With Let’s Play Cork Marina Park, near Red Shed, Cork City Free, Family Fun! This is a playful twist on ‘fittest families’ presenting a mixture of made- up games. All ages and abilities welcome – the only requirement is a sense of fun. Teams of 4 will attempt to complete a series of challenges designed (more…)
Venue: Marina Park
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June 11, 2023
13:00 - 13:45
Towering high over the city since 1626, Elizabeth Fort has an immense link to the harbour and the maritime history of Cork. It was built to protect the city from forces arriving by water, which indeed happened in 1690. Later, it was used as a convict depot, holding prisoners prior to transportation to Australia. Why (more…)
Venue: Elizabeth Fort
Venue Website: http://www.elizabethfort.ie/
Address:
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June 11, 2023
14:00 - 16:00
The Rebel Plunge swim is back for its fourth outing. This is an incredible 4km down river swim from Lapp’s Quay Pontoon to Cork Boat Club in Blackrock village. Circa 300 open water swimmers are expected to take part in this colourful event. Please come out and cheer on the swimmers along the route and (more…)
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June 11, 2023
14:00 - 16:00
With Cllr Kieran McCarthy Departs Kennedy Park, Victoria Rd., Cork City Discover the history of the city’s docks, from quayside stories to the City Park Race Course and Albert Road. Presented by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, in association with Cork Harbour Festival. Entry: FREE | No booking required. Popular Talk Series: See 6 & 11 June (more…)
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June 11, 2023
14:00 - 17:00
With Passage West Maritime Museum Main Street, Passage West Visit the fascinating exhibition presenting the true birth place of Ireland’s steam ship industry. The first steam ship built in Ireland in 1815 was on the site of the Passage West Maritime Museum. In 1838 the PS SIRIUS departed Passage West under the command of local (more…)
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June 11, 2023
16:00 - 17:30
With Blackrock Sailing Club A sailing event for spectators to enjoy from the shore at Blackrock village. Blackrock Sailing Club will present 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 race against each other in short (more…)
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June 11, 2023
19:00 - 21:30
With Cork Singers’ Club Join Cork Singers’ Club to hear and sing traditional maritime themed songs sung unaccompanied. Entry: FREE (more…)
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June 12, 2023
20:30 - 23:55
With Ó Bhéal Ó Bhéal’s June event presents poets John O’Donnell & Sarah Hymas Ó Bhéal is hosted in hybrid mode, both in-person and online, featuring four parts: Poetry Films; Five Word Challenge; Guest Poets and Open-Mic Session. Participation in the open-mic session and five word challenge is open to both in-person and virtual attendees. (more…)
Event categories:
ARTS | FAMILY FUN | HERITAGE | NATURE
ON WATER | SPECTATOR EVENT | TALKS | ALL EVENTS