WhazOn Cork

06/06/2026

It’s a massive double-header weekend for Cork GAA, and the whole county is right behind our teams! 🔴⚪️

First up on Saturday, our Minor footballers take on Meath. These young players have put in massive work, so let's wish them the absolute best of luck as they hunt for the win! 🏐

Then on Sunday, it's the big one—the Senior Hurlers go battle with Limerick in the Munster Championship. Expecting nothing less than an absolute battle on the pitch! 🪵⚡️

Get the flags out, wear the colors with pride, and let's hear the Rebel roar! Up Cork! 🔴⚪️

Championship 2026

06/06/2026

Almost near the end of today's fun at Cork's Carnival of Science
but there is another full day of fun scientific shennanigans again tomorrow. 🎪📣🦋

05/06/2026

A little sneak peek at what's in store at next week's performance of A Joyful Square Dance choreographed by Inma Pavon and featuring a group of community participants.

Join us on Thursday 11 June for a free, outdoor dance performance by Inma and ten dancers on O’Connell Square (between The Firkin Crane and The Butter Museum) in Shandon.

There are two free, outdoor performances to enjoy at 12pm & 1:30pm. More info dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/a-joyful-square-dance/

All Welcome, bring a friend. We hope to see you there.

Image credit Soundofphotography.

05/06/2026

🎬✨ Celebrate creativity, imagination and storytelling this Cruinniú Na Nóg with Cork International Film Festival!

Join us this Saturday for a FREE family-friendly programme of inspiring short films from Ireland and across Europe, specially curated for young audiences. There’s something to spark every young film lover’s imagination.

Plus, a chat with ‘Little Caesar’ director Amy Tierney and CIFF Senior Programmer Don O’Mahony!

📅 Saturday 6 June, 9am - 9pm
🎟️ FREE but ticketed, book now: https://corkfilmfest.org/events/cruinniu-na-nog-2026-cork-international-film-festival-69f324aa76cc2c6fd2e57239/

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people, and we’re delighted to be part of this nationwide celebration of imagination, culture and creative expression.

Supported by Cork City Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland.

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04/06/2026

Summer has officially landed in Parnell Quarter, and we are geared up for an absolute belter of a month at The Poor Relation! 🍻✨

With Live at the Marquee and Virgin Media Park gigs taking over the city, the atmosphere in Cork is going to be unmatched. Whether you need the perfect pre-gig pint spot or want to keep the session going with top-tier live music afterwards, our doors are open! We have an incredible lineup locked in for the entire month. From brilliant weekend bands like Stuart Wilde, The P90's, and The Hollyz, to our legendary Sunday Blues Jams with Sanarblan Slim & The Slim Jims, we have your June soundtrack completely sorted. 🎸🎵

Football fans, we also have you covered. We'll be showing World Cup matches live on the big screen, so you won’t miss a single minute of the action while enjoying a cold one! 🏆⚽️

Pop in, grab a seat, and let's kick off the summer season in style.

04/06/2026

Get ready for a serious dose of the blues tonight at Crane Lane Theatre! 🎷🎸

We have the incredible The Watermelons taking over the stage. They are a powerhouse 4-piece blues band packed with some of Cork’s finest musicians, bringing you a massive lineup of drums, bass, guitar, and sax. 🥁

Expect a massive journey through music history, rolling from classic Chicago blues straight into heavy blues rock. We're talking blistering tracks from legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, The Allman Brothers, Junior Wells, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimi Hendrix. ⚡️

FREE IN AT 11.30PM

04/06/2026

This year for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, we are bringing circus joy and circus taster workshops to Cork City and Cork County!

🤸Circus and Céilí at Elizabeth Fort

This Cruinniú na nÓg, Circus Factory is taking over Elizabeth Fort, and they’re bringing more than just circus; there will also be live singing, dance performances and a Ceilí! Starting the day in true Circus Factory style, there will be free circus workshops suitable for the whole family, followed by a day of performances by Circus solo act Mr Gusto, a dance performance by New Moon Dance, live singing performance with the Voices of Peace Intercultural Children and Young People Choir and a big Ceilí with Let's Play Cork!

🤸Circus Taster Workshops in County Cork (Bantry)

Circus Factory is inviting young circus enthusiasts to join us to learn some new tricks in Bantry for Cruinniú na nÓg. We are running 3 workshops on the day, one for each age group. Come along and learn some circus tricks with flair!

Find all details at https://circusfactorycork.com/event/circus-workshops-cruinniu-na-nog/

Photo by Noel Sweeney