Cork Ska & Reggae Festival

Cork Ska & Reggae Festival A celebration of Ska & Reggae in Cork City, 2026 edition July 23-26th Future plans bring exciting times for the Ska and Reggae community.

Cork Ska & Reggae festival partnered with Risings Sons Brewery is filling the gap in the cities festival market which has been long overdue for a good foot stomping and jamming summer vibe party. Crane Lane Theatre & The Pavilion will have live music and DJ's throughout the weekend with late closing each night until 2.30am Friday & Saturday and 2am Sunday. Cork Ska & Reggae festival is reviving a

scene that has never grown old and some of the bands are still around, live and gigging in 2023 as they did in the Cork Arcadia ballroom back in the late 70's/80's such as The Specials, The Beat and many more. This festival has one united goal to fulfil , Spreading a "One Love" vibe and uniting people though the power of music and dance.

Can't believe it's Sunday already !! It has been a crackin weekend all round but it's not over yet !! We are excited to ...
26/07/2026

Can't believe it's Sunday already !! It has been a crackin weekend all round but it's not over yet !!
We are excited to welcome DMac Burns at 4.30pm today followed after by Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers at 7pm.
And finally at 9pm we have our monthly residencey with live band "Yes I" 0phelia and DJ Gwada Maike after until 2am.
looking forward to seeing you all at Crane Lane, Cork for a day of vibes and One Love 💚

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Morning Skankers!! Another action packed day today Crane Lane, Cork Why not garb a bite of Brunch in Arthur Mayne's firs...
25/07/2026

Morning Skankers!!
Another action packed day today Crane Lane, Cork
Why not garb a bite of Brunch in Arthur Mayne's first.
Doors open 3.30pm with the first band The Bionic Rats on at 4pm.
After a quick changer over The Service will commence and when all the skankin is done we will "Dub" it down a bit with legendary Wiggle at 9pm.
DJ Che-K plays and eclectic mix until 2.30am.

See you there !!!

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Thank you to Captain Accident & The Disasters for kicking off the festival last night. Today we have a full evening line...
24/07/2026

Thank you to Captain Accident & The Disasters for kicking off the festival last night. Today we have a full evening line up!.

Unfortunately as listed The Rocksteadyzs had to pull out due to Illness but we have some skankin! heroes to the rescue and to fill the 8pm slot here are Crane lane Theatre is If.

Pop over then for 10pm to Pavilion Bar Cork for the fantastic The Light Runners and after until 2.30am DJ Gwada Mike & Salvation sound system

Full packed weekend of free vibes for the Ska Reggae Tribes!

*The Cork Ska & Reggae Festival is officially and solely in Crane Lane Theatre and Pavilion Bar Cork. *

04/06/2026
02/03/2026

Hello all, we have been a bit quiet but not to fear !! The festival is back again this coming July 24th -26th so mark the date!! get the boots ready for some skankin' !! BIG LOVE💚💚💚

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Phoenix Street
Cork

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Friday 8pm - 2:30am
Saturday 2pm - 2:30am
Sunday 2pm - 2am

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