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Cork Arts Theatre will present the captivating production INFINITY from February 5-14, 2026, offering audiences a unique theatrical experience.

Ciara Murphy will debut as a conductor at the upcoming Irish Association of Youth Orchestras Festival, showcasing young musical talent.

Join the festive atmosphere at Cork City Hall for the Lord Mayor's Tea Dance featuring Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra, along with MTU Carnival Samba, on January 25.

Irish National Opera kicks off 2026 with a major nationwide tour of Janáček's much-loved opera The Cunning Little Vixen.

The 30th Festival of Youth Orchestras, presented by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) will feature a landmark collaboration, and live premiere, by The Atlantic Tri-Orchestra.

A tribute concert will be staged at the Cork Opera House in May in memory of Cork-born baritone and musical theatre performer Joe Corbett who passed away in July 2025.

Cork Arts Theatre will open its 50th anniversary year with Infinity, the first production in the venue’s new Re:Directing season.

Finding A Voice will return to various venues in Clonmel, Co Tipperary from 5th to 8th March 2026, bringing a programme that celebrates the brilliance and diversity of women composers across history.

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras will present the 30th Festival of Youth Orchestras, taking place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Charitable Trust have announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Bridget Tatham, Kiri Grant, and Dr Ranjit Khutan.

Cork Arts Theatre will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards.

The first cast members for Mick Flannery's new musical The House Must Win have been revealed.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced an all-new production of TREASURE ISLAND as the 2026-27 pantomime, with tickets on sale this week.

You can now get a first look at the new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn.

Pianist and Cork native Ellen Jansson will return to Cork next week, joining both local and international musicians to perform in aid of Palestinian charities.

Hot on the heels of runs at New York’s La Jolla Playhouse and Canada’s Citadel Theatre,  new musical The Ballad of Johnny & June will make its debut this side of the Atlantic in 2026 with a major tour of the UK and Ireland.

The original Tony-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.

Four nights only (18-21 March 2026), the Smock Alley Theatre will open its doors to the Irish premiere of Do I Love You?, a dynamic new Northern Soul comedy from the multi-award-winning British playwright John Godber.

The Everyman and CADA will bring the Christmas magic to MacCurtain Street this festive period.

This Christmas, get ready to soar on a magic carpet ride of laughter, music, and magic as Cork Opera House and Neville Jewellers will present its pantomime, Aladdin.

This flamboyant theatrical extravaganza, with original songs performed by a live band, comes from Shane O’Reilly with co-writer Paul Curley, composed by Denis Clohessy, directed by Ronan Phelan and choreographed by Philip Connaughton.

This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.