Open Streets returns this Summer!

The Open Streets programme returns to Cork City this Summer. The Open Street concept involves opening up of roadways as spaces for social & community events. This encourages a culture where streets are seen as shared spaces for health and well-being and recreation, rather than just for vehicles. Through an integrated approach with the local businesses, business representative organisations, public transport bodies and community groups, Cork City Council is organising a two-year campaign to devise a series of Open Street events, both in the city centre and in the larger suburbs of Cork City. It forms part of a net zero city pilot project.

Saturday, May 31st - The Resonant River - Lapps Quay West.

In association with Cork City Council, Cork Harbour Festival, Ocean to City, Meitheal Mara and Let’s Play Cork. A day long celebration of our river and maritime resources through play, music, creativity and food.

Saturday, June 21st - The Shandon Festival

Shandon Area Renewal Association and Shandon Festival Working group will organise a series of fun activities in conjunction with Cork City Council.

Sunday, June 22nd - Animal Operata in City Centre – North Main Street and Patricks Street.

In association with Cork City Council and Cork Midsummer Festival. French street theatre group Compagnie Off present Les Girafes. A herd of seven monumental and curious red giraffes will move nonchalantly around the city centre led by an operatic diva and some ringmasters. There will be two performances – one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

August 16 & Sunday, August 17th - Playing with food!

In association with Cork on a Fork, Cork City Council and Let’s Play Cork. A series of popup play events on the street with a food theme on Cornmarket St.

Saturday August 23rd - North Main Street Carnival

In conjunction with Middle Parish Community Association, North Main Street Traders and Cork City Council, North Main Street will be opened to play, music games, food and more.

Sunday, September 7th – Douglas Street Autumnfest

Led by Douglas Street Business Association, this stretch or road goes car free for its annual festival. The event has grown in success year on year and is jam packed of activities.

Friday, September 19th - Corks Culture of street play.

Series of city centre activities that celebrate play and creativity on the street.

Other potential events are in development in Ballincollig and Blackpool! 

Open Streets Committee: Cork City Council, Cork Business Association, Cork Chamber, Cork Cycling Campaign, Irish Rail, Bus Eireann, Cork Volunteer Centre, Lets Play Cork, The Environmental Forum, Cork Smart Gateway, UCC, Transport & Mobility Forum, Lets Play Cork.