Cork Heritage Open Day Saturday August 17
For one day only, over 40 historic and heritage buildings in Cork are inviting the public to visit their buildings for free. Cork Heritage Open Day is a celebration of the built heritage in the city and is a unique opportunity to explore buildings such as the Masonic Hall, Quaker Meeting House, Military Museum Collins Barracks, Carpenters Hall, Heineken Ireland, Cork Savings Bank, Backwater Artists Group and Riverstown House which are not usually open to the public.
With over 10 free walking tours taking place on Cork Heritage Open Day, discover the key geological locations in the city with Thomas Heising, enjoy a walking exploration of the shopping and business history of the VQ area with Danielle O’Donovan, learn about the history of Douglas Street and Red Abbey with David Ryan, take part in a musical walk of Cork’s Jewish history with Ruti Lachs and participate in a historic stroll through the Coal Quay with Michael O’Donovan.
Organised by Cork City Council in partnership with the Heritage Council, Cork Heritage Open Day marks the start of National Heritage Week which runs until August 25.
Cork on a Fork August 14- 18
Continuing until Sunday, the city centre has been transformed into a gastronomic paradise this weekend as Cork celebrates its vibrant and diverse food culture.
Cork on a Fork offers an array of experiences including unique dining events, pop-up restaurants, chef collaborations, live cooking demonstrations from top chefs, interactive workshops, food and drink pairings events, bite-sized talks, and plenty of kids’ food activities
Organised by Cork City Council in partnership with local businesses, producers and stakeholders, the week features Michelin-starred chefs, beloved local eateries, fascinating food history and delicious local produce.
Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival August 23 - September 1
Pitch’d brings us our annual indulgence of non-stop circus shows, street performances and industry workshops, compliments of Circus Factory.
Enjoy an evening of circus spectacle with the Everyman and Circus Factory at the gala showcase on August 24, family friendly shows over 10 days, public workshops and practitioner events.
The theme of this year’s festival is Future-Proof – as Ireland’s growing circus sector looks to the future of the artform.
Open Streets August 24 and September 1 and 20
Take a trip into town with family and friends as three more ‘Open Streets’ events ‑where people are encouraged to leave their car at home and visit Cork city on foot, bike or by public transport ‑ are taking place in the coming weeks.
The next ‘Open Street’ events are:
Open Streets is organised by Cork City Council in association with Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, Cork Environmental Forum, Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork Cycling Group, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, and An Garda Síochána.
The first Open Streets took place on Cornmarket Street, North Main Street and St. Patrick’s Street in May with a performance by big brass and percussion band Boola Boom. Cornmarket Street transformed into a dance floor where the public could travel the world in 80 dances and learn international dances from céilí to kizomba, break dancing to belly dancing.
Open Streets organisers welcome suggestions from other groups in the city and its suburbs who wish to host similar events in their communities.
Culture Night September 20
The countdown is on to the much-loved evening each year where arts & cultural institutions throw open their doors, providing a FREE taste to all of the programmes they offer year round.
A nationwide event led by the Arts Council, Cork City Council’s Arts and Events Office co-ordinate the local programme. Highlights this year include a guided walking tour of ‘Island City: Cork ‘s Urban Sculpture Trail’ led by Sample-Studios' Art Historian, Dr Matthew Whyte, songwriting & recording workshops in The Kabin, who recently brought us viral video sensation ‘The Spark’, Studios of Sanctuary artist Elize de Beer hosting a drop-in screen printing session at the Triskel. And on top of that, the oldest independent publisher in Ireland, Mercier Press will join in from in its new premises at St. Lukes Cross. We are also expecting big interest in The Cork Light Orchestra performance at the historic surroundings of Cork City Gaol.
