What Music Is On in Cork This Summer?
The rainy days of Spring are behind us and the balmy days of Summer are ahead. And what better way to enjoy a long weekend than vibing out to your favourite band or at that festival you’ve been looking forward to all year.
So we’ve put together a list of who’s coming to Cork and the top gigs happening in Cork this summer.
Gigs in Cork June 2022
Thursday, June 23rd The Chemical Brothers
Venue: Musgrave Park, Cork
Yes – (until July 2nd)
Venue: Cork Opera House
Friday, June 24th Lewis Capaldi
Venue: Musgrave Park, Cork
Desi Bollywood Night
Venue: Kino, Cork
Saturday, June 25th Dermot Kennedy
Venue: Musgrave Park, Cork
Saturday, June 25th Christy Moore
Venue Live at the Marquee, Cork
June 26th – The Frank and Walters
Venue: Coughlans, Cork
June 27th – Crowded House
Venue: Live at the Marquee, Cork
June 27th – Van Morrison
Venue: Cork Opera House
Yes – Album Tour
June 28th Van Morrison
Venue: Cork Opera House, Cork, Ireland
June 28th – Nile Rodgers
Venue: Live at the Marquee, Cork
Thursday, June 30th – Cork Jazz Festival
Venues: Various
June 30th to July 9th
Gigs in Cork July 2022
July 1st – Elton John
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
July 15th Belinda Carlisle
Cork Opera House, Cork
July 28th Gavin James
Golden Discs, Cork
July 19th – Seasick Steve
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
July 29th – July 31st Indiependence Festival
Lyra Cork, Ireland
Gigs in Cork August 2022
August 12th – Westlife
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Saturday, August 13th – Westlife
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
August 18th Stiff Little Fingers
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
August 19th – Nathan Carter
Cork Opera House, Cork
Thursday, September 1st – The Ocean
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Gigs in Cork
September 7th – Alan Carr
Opera House, Cork
October 27th – 31st – Cork Jazz Weekend
Various Location around Cork City
December 1st – January 20th – Panto, Sleeping Beauty
Opera House, Cork
Cork Opera House
Although this isn’t a dedicated music venue Cork Opera House still plays host to a number of big-name artists and bands every year and 2022 is no exception. In fact, it’s a big deal because international stars can now travel to and perform in this venue again after a 2-year hiatus.
Located just off Emmett Place (near the Christy Ring Bridge), Cork Opera House has a 1,000-seat capacity. The Dean is a 12-minute walk from this venue – go straight up Merchant’s Quay and it’s right there.
Live at The Marquee
Situated on Marquee Road, Ballintemple Cork, “Live At The Marquee” also makes a triumphant return after a 2-year absence with a string of international and national talent, ranging from The Pet Shop Boys to Christy Moore.
This venue is roughly 2.5kms from The Dean Cork, which means a short walk or a very short taxi ride to get there.
Cyprus Avenue
This is one of the more offbeat music venues in Cork, featuring a wide range of alternative music talent from all over the world. What you are guaranteed is that you’ll always find something truly unique happening there.
You’ll find Cyprus Avenue tucked away on Caroline Street, right across from the Olive Plunkett Bar – it’s about a 15-minute walk from The Dean, Cork.
Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, for those of you not from the Rebel County, is the home of GAA in Cork. It’s also an amazing venue for music gigs having hosted everyone from Michael Jackson to Ed Sheeran over the years.
With a capacity of 45,000 people Páirc Uí Chaoimh is located 3km from The Dean Cork, so it’s well within walking distance. Or grab a taxi if you want to save the wear and tear on your legs.
Where to stay for Cork gigs
And don’t forget The Dean Cork is centrally located, quirky, and your ideal base of operations for a weekend filled with gig-related fun and shenanigans.
Our rooms have stocked mini Smeg fridges, big screen smart TVs, and lots of snacks to munch on. Or you can upgrade your experience to one of our luxury suites in Cork city.
You can also choose to go all-in and treat yourself to a stay in our penthouse that sleeps up to 4 people, has a big-screen TV, a massive sofa, and all the mod cons you could want.
Book your room(s) at the same time you book your gig tickets.
You won’t regret it.
