CORK OPERA HOUSE

See Wilco in concert at Annexet and find out why the band has inspired so many indie bands! The whole love. Ask Grizzly Bear, Bon ...

"Having disappeared from the rather intense global spotlight for the past few years, Leslie Feist emerges with her new album, Metals, a typically gorgeous, acutely ...

What started out as a desire to work with each other for a once off show has now become the talk of the country! Jimmy ...

John Scotts Irish Modern Dance TheatrepresentsTHE WANDERERas part of Cork Midsummer Festival 2022 Cork Opera House: Monday 20 June, 2022 [World Refugee Day]Who walks the ...

After a sell-out show in 2015, Cork Opera House is delighted to welcome back Al Porter. Only 22, Al fits in being a Drivetime co-presenter ...

When THE LOVELIEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR – A Tribute To Mario Lanza was first performed around the country, it sold out. Additional dates were ...

To lovers of musical theatre around the world, Colm Wilkinson definitely needs no introduction. On stages in London, New York, Toronto and beyond he has ...

Following the phenomenal success of the show in 2015 and due to huge popular demand, Paddy The Musical returns to Cork Opera House in October ...

ProdiJIG: The Revolution is a ground breaking new Irish Dance show, led by one of the most innovative choreographers and dancers in the world, Cork ...

They enjoy a rich and rewarding life. It is also a lot of hard work. With twelve children, just keeping their names straight can be ...

ELJ Academy of Dance presents their 13th end of year show, celebrating musicals from Disney, Broadway and the West End. Children as young as two ...

Reginald D Hunter returns to Ireland in June 2016 for the inaugural Tour of his brand new show “The Aluminum Negro”. Surely everyone at some ...

Praised for her control, sense of pitch and the subtle nuances of personal expression she introduces to a melody, Toni Lee ‘is’ Karen Carpenter…the resemblance ...

Rita Coolidge’s credentials are the stuff of legend. After earning a degree in art at Florida State University, the Tennessee native decided to give music ...

Ireland’s own international success story, Rebecca O’Connor, kicks off her ‘Simply the Best’ European Tour with her amazing band and dancers at The Opera House ...

Join the party as this scintillating show celebrates its 10th birthday. The unstoppable Magic of Motown thrills its millionth music fan this year, embarking on ...

Rebecca Storm – long regarded as Ireland’s Premier Star of West End Musicals – celebrated her 25 years in show business in 2009, a career ...

One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance. This dramatic and sensuous opera ...

Ellen Kent’s critically acclaimed Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes two champagne fountains, two bats, a mystery celebrity ...

Cork Opera House is delighted to announce Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott who will be performing at Cork Opera House as part of their 2016 ...

The Dominican Foundation of St. Mary’s celebrates its 800 Jubilee Anniversary of the Foundation of the Order this year. The Friends of St. Mary’s Restoration ...

Following sold out shows last year Neil returns with a brand new show brimming with hilarious stories and incisive wit. 2015 saw the award-winning comedian ...

Mario Rosenstock Live will feature ALL NEW SKETCHES with brand new characters AS SEEN ON TV plus your GIFT GRUB favourites – with a General ...

Get ready for a magical journey to Wonderland and Oz as 160 kids from Footdreams School of Dance bring this wonderful tale to life through ...

A firm favourite annually with the Cork audience, The Royal Moscow Ballet brings every child’s beloved fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty, to the Opera House stage this ...

Fathers Martin O’Hagan, Eugene O’Hagan and David Delargy’s debut album sold three million copies which secured them a place in the Guinness Book of World ...

Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or ...

If you’ve never seen Swan Lake now’s the time! Cork City Ballet is back and the company’s full length production of this ballet lays claim ...

The Stylistics, a Philadelphia based quartet, is one of the best-selling soul groups ever. Under the production of Bell, they have produced 12 consecutive top-ten ...

Directed by Ellen Kent and featuring the Celebrated Romanian National Opera, this traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with ...

One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance. This dazzling production ...

The Legends of American Country Show is now firmly established as Ireland’s No.1 Country Music Tribute show featuring the music of eight of the biggest ...

DYLAN MORAN star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary is back with his new stand up show. Expect a master class in ...

The world’s most famous Beatles Tribute band continues to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation of the greatest songbook of ...

Derek Ryan’s rise to become one of the biggest stars of Irish Country music has been phenomenal. In just over four years, few artists have ...

No stranger to yap, Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK & Ireland with his brand new stand up show ‘Yap, Yap, ...

Kevin Bridges (plus support) returns to the road with a brand new show ‘A Whole Different Story’. Scotland’s biggest export, Kevin Bridges, dubbed as “brilliant” ...

The classic MGM musical about Hollywood in the 20’s when silent pictures were giving way to the talkies. This light-hearted spoof of frantic Hollywood as ...

St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark, has been moving at a breakneck speed for the past few years. Four albums and sell-out shows at some of ...

Scala is the most unique band on the planet. An act made up of the classically trained Kolacny Brothers; Steven (piano) and Stijn (conducting) who ...

Brendan has released over 50 albums and has had 45 hit singles in a glittering career that has taken him from his County Westmeath home ...

See the legendary Katherine Jenkins and José Carreras concert in Irish Independent Park (Musgrave) in June 2015. This double bill will be the biggest concert ...

After last summer’s SELL-OUT shows June Rodgers is taking her fun filled family show back on the road this year! The response was amazing, a ...

Cork Opera House is delighted to welcome to the stage the legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean, whose iconic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night)” ...

After three consecutive Top 5 albums, 750,000 sales and three headline sold-out tours, The Overtones continue to reboot classic sounds for contemporary audiences with the ...

Come and celebrate “A Decade of Dance” with Sinead Sheppard’s School Of Dance in the wonderful showcase from all the students of the school. A ...

Cork Opera House is delighted to welcome back The Montfort College of Performing Arts who proudly present ‘Applause 2015’ – a song and dance extravaganza ...

Cork’s foremost performing arts school, Donna’s Dance Studio presents Stars of the Future in Danceworks 2015. Donna’s Dance Studio has been the principal training ground ...

A magical evening of musical theatre featuring the students of drama, singing and dancing from one of Cork City’s premiere Stage Schools. A two hour ...

Old Oak and cyprusavenue.ie presents Villagers at the Cork Opera House, ahead of the release of their highly anticipated third album, Darling Arithmetic. Darling Arithmetic ...

Following a UK tour which included a show at Celtic Connections in Glasgow, two sold out dates at The Union Chapel in London and a ...

Centre Stage School will celebrate its 12th Anniversary with an exciting production, Footwork 2015, at Cork Opera House, on Sunday 17th May 2015. A spectacular ...

This exciting new show is a wonderful celebration of dance and will feature students of all ages performing classical ballet, jazz, contemporary ballet and lyrical ...

Set in October 1978. Pope John Paul the First is not long dead, autumn is closing in and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do ...

“Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small…”From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning ...

The special double-bill concert comprises the world-renowned composers Colleen (France) and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (Ireland). Each artist has developed a wholly unique playing style and ...

The truly great songwriters realize that what has already been said is not enough. They create unique emotional snapshots – musical testaments to the indomitably ...

The Manhattan Transfer has remained an important part of musical history for over forty years. The legendary quartet has won 10 Grammy Awards of 20 ...

A unique opportunity to see some of Cork’s best known artists perform their own material with the backing of an 18 piece big band featuring ...

Born and raised in Strabane, Northern Ireland, Paul Brady was into a wide variety of music from an early age. A Fifties child, his first ...

CHARLEY PRIDE will return to Ireland this April to play a number of shows around the country. Between 1969, when he first hit Number 1 ...

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos ...

The love story that gripped Paris, back by public demand – a tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding ...

Legends of Irish music and song The FUREYS have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 36 years. With hits like ‘I will love you’, ‘When you ...

Direct from the National Concert Hall & Belfast’s Waterfront, Ireland’s Hottest trio – Declan Kelly/Ray O’Hare and Dominic McGorian with their amazing voices promise you ...

Richard Clayderman, the Prince of Romance, has sold more than 85 million albums in a career that has brought him to every corner of the ...

Homeless McGoldrig once had splendid things. But he has lost it all – including his mind. He now dives into the wonderful wounds of his ...

Brighten up your week by joining Buttons, Prince Charming, the Ugly Sisters and of course, Cinderella in the Wolfe Stage School’s Easter Pantomime Cinderella. Fun ...

Jurassic Adventures, is a brand new production for 2015 and is set on a magical island where anything might happen. The show features a brave ...

Following on from the huge successes of Aladdin we're delighted to announce this year's title panto for 2014 is Sleeping Beauty! The clocks are a-ticking ...

Following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisational comedy is back with another mind-blowing UK tour. Ross Noble will be showcasing his talent in brand ...

The Stylistics, a Philadelphia based quartet and one of the best-selling soul groups ever, bring their charisma, style and harmony to Cork Opera House this ...

The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in another sizzling and seductive production in ‘Red Hot Kisses’ – a brand new show. Setting the stage ...

Paul stole the hearts of the nation during the Britain’s Got Talent final in 2007, with a performance of Puccini’s Nessun Dorma. The tenor, who ...

He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm ...

Elaine Paige, as an actress & recording artist, has made a major contribution to the modern musical that ensures and justifies the title “The First ...

The Drifters have announced a one-night-only date at Cork Opera House on Monday 27 October. Fans can expect a setlist loaded with sixty years of ...

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets that include a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding ...

The celebrated Chisinau National Opera and Philharmonic return after their critically acclaimed tour of Aida, Nabucco and La Boheme with a stunning traditional production recapturing ...

After 20 years, the hilarious June Rodgers is finally taking her show on the road. Treat yourself to a fun filled evening of top class ...

Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece is a politically-charged, sexually provocative and violent thriller. In the hypnotic hands of internationally-acclaimed performer and Cork’s own Camille O’Sullivan, ...

Russell Maliphant’s ‘Still Current’ features newly created duets, trios and solos danced by a remarkable company including Maliphant himself, Thomasin Gülgeç, Dickson Mbi and Carys ...

Cork’s foremost performing arts school, Donna’s Dance Studio presents stars of the future in 'DANCEWORKS 2014.'Donna’s Dance Studio, the principal training ground for children in ...

Following the phenomenal sold out nationwide tours of 2010 (GIFT GRUB LIVE) and 2012 (GIFT GRUB LIVE 2) with sales of 100,000 tickets, Mario Rosenstock ...

The Blind Boys of Alabama are living legends of gospel music. Winning five Grammy Awards and four Gospel Music awards since the year 2000 alone, ...

A magical evening of musical theatre featuring the students of drama, singing and dancing from one of Cork City's premiere Stage Schools. A two hour ...

Psychic Medium John Edward has captivated audiences world-wide on his TV shows ‘Crossing Over’ and ‘Cross Country’. He is one of America’s foremost psychic mediums ...

Ireland’s premier musical theatre and dance school will present a wealth of Cork’s finest talent showcasing their skills in tap, jazz, ballet, modern and songs ...

San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet featuring David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola) and Sunny Yang (cello) combine a spirit of fearless exploration with ...

Every generation throws up many iconic artists that live long in the memory and fabric of who we are and none more so than the ...

What is it with us and smallness? Returning with a blisteringly big-small show, the award winning Russell Kane’s energetic observations will have you popping with ...

Fresh from the success of ‘Peppa Pig’s Party’ and ‘Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt’ comes Peppa’s brand new show ‘Peppa Pig’s Big Splash’. Come join Peppa ...

Fresh from the success of ‘Peppa Pig’s Party’ and ‘Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt’ comes Peppa’s brand new show ‘Peppa Pig’s Big Splash’. Come join Peppa ...

One of the most accomplished and respected artists, songwriters and performers of the last 20 years, Tori Amos has announced the release of a brand ...

Following the sell-out success of The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) at Newtownabbey earlier this year – after a slight fracas with the ...

The Montfort College of Performing Arts is proud to present ‘Broadway Kidz’ - a musical revue celebrating its 51st year of showcasing kids between 9 ...

Presented by the Kilmeen Drama Group, ‘The Walworth Farce’ by Enda Walsh is the story about Dinny and his two sons, Sean and Blake. Every ...

The Wexford 'Wunderkind' winds her way back to her homeland for a short Irish tour next April to coincide with the release of her 4th ...

Nathan Carter has quickly become a huge attraction on the Irish music scene, bringing a whole new generation of fans of all ages to Country ...

One of Ireland’s foremost songwriters Jimmy MacCarthy returns to performing with a new Greatest Hits Irish tour following his sell out gig here last Autumn. ...

ONLY ONE DIRECTION formed in early 2012 as the first One Direction tribute band in the world. The band immediately attracted a lot of interest ...

Cork Opera House is delighted to officially announce the return of our wildly popular production of GREASE from acclaimed director Bryan Flynn and his creative ...

show by Marcello Chiarenza, adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch, with music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli, design assistant Elena Marini. Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s ...

La Boheme is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It is a Puccini masterpiece and tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive ...

Aida, the grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas returns to Cork with a stunning, traditional brand new production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy ...

Al Grant has established himself as one of the biggest attractions on the Irish and U.K. Concert Scene, and his many Irish fans are eagerly ...

Following his sold out performance last year Neil Delamere returns with a brilliant new show. 'Smartbomb' sees the star of BBC's The Blame Game and ...

The Half Moon Theatre is proud to welcome Graffiti Theatre Company with their specially commissioned production of Where in the World is Frank Sparrow?, the ...

It’s been an extraordinary journey for John Grant, from a point where he thought he would never make music again or escape a life of ...

Following on from his debut Theatre Tour Live and Unjudged, Brendan is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his brand new ...

A Jewish man from Brooklyn stands accused of the murder of a young factory worker. Based on the true story of Leo Frank convicted of ...

Direct from a West End Season, don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award-winning picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and ...

Finbar Wright, Ireland’s finest & best-loved tenor, returns to Cork Opera House to celebrate the life and music of Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest ...

February 2014 will see a headline Irish tour and the release of "The Essential Damien Dempsey", a celebration of Damien's career to date which encompasses ...

A clever comedy about the dumb consequences of hot sex meeting cold statistics. Alan and Robin are a go-getting couple who want to spice up ...

Chanticleer, called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker magazine, and named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008, will be ...

Newton made history while producing the album as he live-streamed the entire recording process 24/7 for 5 weeks from his home studio. Fans could log ...

Jason Byrne was cooped up in the BBC for months this year writing and recording his brand new sitcom ‘Father Figure’. He is bursting for ...

At the start of 2012, James was living in a cramped bedsit in Saltburn-by-the-Sea near Middlesborough. Blessed with a voice aching with longing and pure ...

Dublin singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh was born and raised on Irish music and has been singing Irish folk songs since he was three years old. He ...

Tommy Fleming is now recognised throughout his homeland of Ireland and across the world as one of the finest singers of his generation. Appealing to ...

The Mexican border: on one side, the contained security of El Paso Texas, the safest city in the United States. And on the other, the ...

The Ronan Collins’ Showband Show which has been a complete sell-out around the country is back. With a stellar line-up, this year’s show promises to ...

Martin McDonagh’s ‘A Skull in Connemara’ is a sparkling black comedy about Mick Dowd whose gloomy job as a gravedigger sees him unearthing bones from ...

The multi-award-winning comedian, ventriloquist and film-maker, Nina Conti, has appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI, Russell Howard’s Good News and HBO’s Family Tree. With ...

Ireland’s Folk Band of the year, The High Kings, featuring Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey, Darren Holden and Finbarr Clancy kick off 2014 at Cork Opera ...

Following on from the successes of the 2012 pantomime Alice In Wonderland, once again Cork Opera House bring you the most Spectacular Christmas Panto in ...

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. "Gagging Order" promises to be an hilarious night out...let's see shall we. The show will be ...

Cork City Ballet celebrates the company’s 21st Anniversary with a magnificent production of Ballet Spectacular Gala directed by Alan Foley, starring world-renowned Prima Ballerina Lucia ...

From the writers of ‘Cabaret’ and ‘Chicago’, Kiss of the Spider Woman is an enigmatic musical based on a novel by Manuel Puig. This thought ...

The Importance of Being Earnest as you've never heard or seen it before... The much-loved play turned into the most stunningly virtuosic opera by composer ...

Ellen Kent returns with a new production of the very first opera she ever produced. Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows ...

Directed by Ellen Kent featuring the Celebrated Chisinau National Opera and National Philharmonic with International Guest soloists Aida, the grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas ...

After two complete sell out performance at Cork Opera House in October 2012 , The Royal Moscow Ballet returns to the Cork stage once again ...

Following the sell-out Carpet Remnant World, the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series. ...

Moyet began her musical journey in punk bands before `Only You` became a worldwide hit for her and Vince Clarke - the duo otherwise known ...

Tall Stories’ Room on the Broom Adapted for the stage from the best-selling book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler. A spellbinding ...

The Donegal crooner is back on his Irish Summer Tour and swings by Cork to again delight his local fans. Daniel has sold millions of ...

'Grease' is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)...

The 14-piece Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club make their eagerly awaited return to Europe in 2013. Their most influential style is the exuberant, polyrhythmic music ...

Cork Opera House, through the generous support of the Arts Council of Ireland, is honoured to present the Irish Premiere of Piazzola’s Tango Opera Maria ...

Students from the Alan Foley Academy of Dance present 'Dance Offering 2013' on Sunday 9th June at 7.30 pm. Featuring guest artistes from Cork City ...

Ireland's Colm Wilkinson is best known as the original Jean Valjean and the Phantom, roles he created and embodied in London, Toronto and New York ...

Three people on stage, happy, successful, gorgeous!!! But there’s one thing they have in common. Each of these people has now or at some time ...

Channel 5 and Premier Stage Productions are proud to present the brand new milkshake!live tour starring milkshake! favourites: Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie ...

La Sylphide opened in March 2012 at the 2000 seat Convention Centre Dublin – a remarkable achievement and milestone for Irish Ballet led by Ireland’s ...

Opera & Ballet International presents an Ellen Kent production... BIZET CARMEN THE MOST SEDUCTIVE OPERA EVER WRITTEN Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, dazzling ...

Directed by Ellen Kent and featuring the full Chisinau National Philharmonic orchestra and chorus, this most popular of operas with its tender, moving arias Vissi ...

From the creation of Rhythm of the Dance 14 years ago – (initially the show was set up for a 3 week tour of the ...

Following hot on the heels of the Gruffalos sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the GRUFFALO'S CHILD - with attitude! Just ...

Two-time Grammy nominee and finger style extraordinaire, Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of ...

Hey, Mr. Director! Is a gala performance celebrating the significant contribution to Irish Musical Theatre of director and writer Bryan Flynn. Following the consistent success ...

Cork Opera House proudly brings you the world's most popular musical 'The Sound of Music' to the stage once again. One of Rodgers and Hammerstein's ...

Tommy Fleming is now recognised throughout his homeland of Ireland and across the world as one of the finest singers of his generation. Appealing to ...

Join one of Irelands best loved voices, Cara OSullivan, who will take a nostalgic trip back through her unique career in music. As well as ...

The Ronan Collins Showband Show Reelin In The Showband Years is back! And once again, there is a terrific line up. RTEs Ronan Collins is ...

Frank, dean and Sammy are coming to Cork Opera House! This Christmas, Cork Opera House is proud to host the ultimate musical tribute to The ...

Once again, Cheerios and Cork Opera House brings you the most Spectacular Christmas Pantomime in the Land. Join Alice, Mad Hatter, The Tweedles, the White ...

Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented and demonised. And for what? For Telling It Like It Is. Now he will attempt a final tour, to ...

Cork Opera House musician in residence, cellist Kate Ellis presents a night of inspired music-making, exploring rich musical collaborations with several Irish based musicians, all ...

Des Bishop is back in Cork Opera House after what turned out to be a very special, and emotional year. Cork’s favourite comedian is back ...

‘Twas the Panto before Christmas and all through the gaff, Were feens, shams and beores, all out for a laff. Not a script was in ...

Leapfrogging over barriers of genre, time and taste, the West Cork Ukulele Orchestra is comprised of nine disparate musical talents, brought together for one purpose: ...

Ireland's leading commentators on economics and politics will discuss the central theses of their new books. They will examine the current crisis, lift the lid ...

To celebrate the centenary celebrations of one of the most iconic figures of ballet in Ireland - Joan Denise Moriarty, Cork City Ballet presents Tchaikovskys ...

After first bringing his unique brand Aussie humour to our shores more than 25 years ago, KEVIN BLOODY WILSON returns in 2012, for his FINAL ...

“People used to say we would never make it... all those people can go and SUCK IT!” Featuring rocking acrobatics, kick ass dance routines, and ...

Following their recent sold out Irish tour, The Overtones have confirmed Irish dates for November 2012. Britain’s hottest male vocal group featuring Corkonian Timmy Matley ...

Casta Diva is Niall Morris's new hit show, honouring the legacy of the great opera diva Maria Callas. It stars the sensational Irish soprano Mairead ...

A poignant theatrical adaptation of Patrick Kavanaghs epic poem, The Great Hunger centres on Patrick Maguire, a farmer whose life is an endless cycle of ...

17 years after its conception at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival the show has gone on to tour the World achieving cult status and dragging Circus ...

Irelands Folk Band of the year The High Kings comprising Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden. Coming from accomplished musical pedigrees, The ...

Human beings, in pursuit of a better life, are inclined to think that beyond the frontier there is a wonderful, promising world. And they may ...

Roaratorio: an Irish Circus on Finnegans Wake was composed by John Cage in 1979 and realized in collaboration with sound engineer John David Fulleman. The ...

Perfect for spy-kids who love to write, this intensive spy-training programme encourages descriptive writing, code wordplay and imaginative reporting....

In this fun-filled childrens show from Theatre Makers, the famous and fabulous fables of Aesop are hilariously brought to life with all their too familiar ...

A little boy struggles to be heard over the bustle of family life. His young ears pick out a strange song, a mystical echo of ...

Amidst a world-music landscape now teeming with Balkan gypsy influences, describing this fted Band of Brigands as seminal hardly covers it. Taraf de Haidouks are ...

Monsters make music? Yes they do and in wonderful ways, too! Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other...monsters making music! Your family's ...

The Moscow Ballet delighted audiences in Dublin, Drogheda, Cork & Limerick last October with their production of The Nutcracker. This year they will perform Tchaikovskys ...

The sound of CARRIED BY WAVES has been described by critics as "sublime, beautifully crafted, euphoric, lush, astral, dreamy, textured, layered, engrossing, uplifting, gorgeous, organic-electronic ...

Old Oak & Cyprus Avenue presents Wallis Bird Wallis Bird is wild. Wallis Bird is unpredictable. And she is contradictory. The best way to sum-up ...

He has captivated audiences worldwide along with his Cork audience and so he is set to return for two dates only in October 2012. On ...

Translunar Paradise takes you on a journey of life, death, and enduring love. After his wife passes away, William escapes to a paradise of fantasy ...

We are delighted to welcome these three stunning artists: Hauschka, Dustin O'Halloran & Jóhann Jóhannsson to Cork Opera House this May. Each artist here occupies ...

The Kilfenora Céilí Band’s story is the story of Irish music itself. Founded in 1909, the band is still on the road 103 years later. ...

PJ has played sold out shows throughout Ireland and at the biggest and best comedy festivals that the country has to offer including Kilkenny Cat ...

We’ve Only Just Begun The Love Songs of The Carpenters Following on from last November's sell out night Toni Lee returns to Cork Opera House ...

One of the world’s most celebrated ensembles; The King’s Singers have amassed a portfolio of concerts, recordings, media and education work that spans the globe. ...

Ballet Ireland is proud to present a restaging of their hugely successful Romeo and Juliet’ choreographed by Morgann Runacre-Temple. A dazzling combination of love and ...

Cork Opera House welcomes you to the ‘House of Fun’ this Spring season with a shiny new programme of events bursting with activities for the ...

Led by Stephin Merritt, The Magnetic Fields career now spans two decades and ten albums. The most recent - Realism in 2010 - was well ...

The legendary comic duo D’Unbelievables, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny, are delighted to announce that they will return with their nationwide tour titled ‘One Hell ...

Slow Motion Heroes Jodavino Time Is A Thief Rob The Nation The Billy Kennedy Band Dimitry Datus The David Nelligan Thing Tomas McCarthy and Eric ...

The seats have been stripped out for what promises to be an absolutely joyous double bill, Kormac's Big Band and The West Cork Ukelele Orchestra. ...

We're pulling the seats out this April for the wildly popular and up and coming international superstar Professor Green. Originally signed by Mike Skinner to ...

Following her acclaimed appearance with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in 2008 Sharon Shannon takes to the stage once again with an entirely new collection of ...

ITSA Theatre Company Presents The Irish Canon (abridged) 10 plays, 70 characters, 3 actors, 1 hour Scripted and directed by Laura Harte From the crazy ...

Cork Opera House is honoured and proud to present the second annual Gamelan performance, in association with UCC School of Music and Theatre Studies, following ...

Monsters make music? Yes they do and in wonderful ways, too! Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other...monsters making music! Your family's ...

Dear Frankie by Niamh Gleeson Directed by David Horan With Nuala Hayes as Frankie Byrne Dear Frankie is the story of Frankie Byrne, Ireland’s first ...

Following the success of Kate's sell out concert last November, Cork Opera House musician in residence, award-winning cellist Kate Ellis presents a night of inspired ...

Featuring the Internationally Acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv With handpicked soloists, a highly-praised chorus, and full orchestra. Starring the International Soprano’s Rosa Lee Thomas ...

Verdi LA TRAVIATA The love story that gripped Paris Back by public demand A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is ...

BACK FOR A FRESH LOOK AT IRELAND AND THE WORLD! After selling over 45,000 tickets across Ireland with the first Gift Grub Live stage production, ...

The Moscow State Circus brings its latest & most Spectacular show to date to the UK with this sensational extravaganza Babushkin Sekret Inspired by the ...

National Dance Company Wales presents the work of world-class choreographers with twelve international dancers in a programme of spectacle, dynamism and profound emotional expression. With ...

Ireland’s hottest trio Declan Kelly, Morgan Crowley and David Martin will serenade mothers from across Munster this Mother’s Day! This thrilling concert is packed with ...

Molloy, Malone Dies & The Unnamable are novels by Samuel Beckett. Gare St Lazare's presentations of the novels consist of extracts selected by Conor Lovett ...

Starring: Conor Lovett Directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett “This is wondrous acting. Scabrous, vile reality rendered into a universal, healing balm” Sunday Independent...

Man 1, Bank 0 is Patrick Combs’ amazing-but-true story of how he deposited a $95,093.35 junk-mail cheque into his own bank account and about what ...

Fresh from a sell-out nationwide tour in 2011 which included Dublin’s Vicar St. ,the INEC and the Waterfront in Belfast, Friends In Low Places better ...

Some people say the best thing about Castletown is the road out of it. But ya have to use that road to get back into ...

The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly presents 40 years in the Comedy business and most of this time at the very top of ...

The Henry Girls are fast becoming one of the most talked about folk/roots acts to come out of the North West of Ireland in the ...

Five brilliant comic maestros perform classic Ennio Morricone soundtracks from the iconic Clint Eastwood movies The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few ...

Camille O'Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her dramatic interpretations of the songs of Brel, Cave, Waits, Bowie and more. Chameleon-like on stage, each ...

The multi-talented comedian and star of the Police Academy series Michael Winslow tours Ireland in February 2012. The American actor and a comedian is billed ...

CoisCéim Dance Theatre presents TOUCH ME Set among the remains of a boarded up room, a group of strangers look in from outside. A set ...

David Pomeranz is one of the most succesful and prolific songwriter and recording artists on the scene today. His songs have sold over 35 million ...

‘Mary Black in Concert’ in aid of Chernobyl Children International. For over 25 years, Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, here ...

‘Singing Nina’ is the fabulous new show brought to you by the Chicago Jazz Queen, Karen Underwood and her band. Karen brings to you in ...

‘Hello!’ Whether you’re single, engaged, on a first date, a spinster, or married for over 40 years, we have put together something a little unconventional ...

Gavin Friday’s career spans four decades, and he still puts the same energy and passion into his work that he did with the Virgin Prunes ...

Alabama 3 return to Cork with full band for the first time since a sold out show at The Savoy Theatre in October 2007. They ...

Calling all Gleeks!! Following two sold out performances at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin in September , The Glee Experience comes to Cork next February ...

Following 2010’s 150 date sell out tour of the UK & Ireland and best selling DVD This Is The Show Irish funnyman Dara O Briain ...

Cork Opera House is proud to host the first lady of Irish musical theatre for a greatest hits concert celebrating a career that has spanned ...

Neil Delamere, star of RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame Game is back in Cork Opera House with a brand new show. Restructuring sees ...

Johnny Cash has covered him, Bjork adores him, and Michelle Williams hummed his tune (Check out the film ‘Wendy and Lucy’ to hear it.) Oh, ...