Marquee, Musgrave Park, and more... the biggest and best gigs in Cork this summer
Snow Patrol, Duran Duran and Live at the Marquee gigs are just some of the live music events taking place across the country this summer.
Macklemore will make a highly anticipated return to Ireland with two dates this summer. Special guest RUDIM3NTAL will join the multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning rapper in Cork and Dublin.
After a string of UK and Dublin shows, The Corrs will play two open-air shows in Ireland this summer - Cork on June 5 and Dublin on June 8. Both shows will feature special guest Imelda May and additional support from Natalie Imbruglia.
Stereophonics will take to the stage in Cork to perform live renditions of their top hits such as and
Following their barnstorming performance on the main stage at Electric Picnic last year, sell-out shows at London’s Hammersmith Apollo and New York’s Central Park and an appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show, The Saw Doctors will play Cork on June 14 and Dublin on June 28.
The release of Snow Patrol’s number one new album marks the band’s eagerly awaited return after six years. They will take to the stage in Cork on June 19.
The much-loved British band Madness will play Musgrave Park on June 20, just one day after their Belsonic appearance in Belfast. Special guests on the night will be Ocean Colour Scene.
The popular Irish band will play two nights at the tented venue in Cork city this summer, having last year performed for an estimated 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast and Cork.
Firm favourites among Irish fans, Dublin-based indie-rock band The Coronas will return to play Live at the Marquee following the release of their eighth studio album, Thoughts & Observations, in September last year.
Every summer, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival brings captivating performances, workshops, and talks by world-class musicians to West Cork. Acts include the string quartet group, Pavel Haas Quartet, pianist Anna Fedorova, and composer Brett Dean.
One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy Moore returns to Live at the Marquee this June to entertain and connect with his Cork fanbase
Duran Duran will take to the stage at Musgrave Park with special guest singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers and his band Chic.
American blues titan Joe Bonamassa will pay musical homage to Cork hero Rory Gallagher over three nights at Live at the Marquee.
The Waterboys, who have been led by Scottish singer/guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way, will take to the stage in Cork on July 10.
Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin' Beats is a performance of the world’s biggest dance anthems, featuring a full live band and special guests.
Fresh from his tour as special guest to Take That last year, Murs is celebrating 15 “unbelievable years” of doing what he loves with his new tour, which will see support from special guests Blue.
Having recently won the Music Moves Europe Award and having completed a European tour with James Bay, Kingfishr will take to the stage at Live at the Marquee this July.
Amble’s captivating blend of musical storytelling and powerful live sound has won over fans across continents, and now they’re set to take their show on the road once more, making the trip to Cork on July 17.
Formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna, The Mary Wallopers began travelling Ireland singing and collecting songs before expanding to the six-piece that has torn up the live circuit over the past three years.
Fresh from his first Grammy nomination as the co-writer of SZA’s smash hit the Cork singer-songwriter will return home this summer to play two nights at Cork’s tented music venue.
With over 50 million records sold and 40 billion streams worldwide to date, D-Block Europe is set to bring their electrifying energy to Live at the Marquee this July.
A great chance to see John Lydon and co roll out the post-punk classics in a nicely-intimate venue.
The five-day festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry features a series of performances covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music.
Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 1, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Saturday, June 7, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Friday, June 13 to Sunday, 15, Glendalough Estate, Wicklow
Tuesday, June 17, Malahide Castle
Thursday, June 19, Fairview Park, Dublin
Friday-Sunday, June 20-22, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Tuesday, June 24, Marlay Park, Dublin
Friday, June 27, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Saturday, June 28, Malahide Castle, Dublin
Monday, June 30, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, July 6, Marlay Park, Dublin
July 11 & 13, Thomond Park, Limerick
Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 July, 3Arena, Dublin
Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, Curraghmore Estate, Co Waterford
August 17, Croke Park, Dublin
Saturday, August 23, Croke Park, Dublin
Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, Stradbally Hall, Laois
