The Arts Office operates as the Arts and Events section within the Corporate, Community & Cultural Affairs Directorate. It is the primary point of coordination of the City Council’s arts development remit as provided for under the Arts Act 2003.
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Latest News
18 August 2026
Ireland's First Permanent LGBT Museum Exhibition to Open in Cork
Cork Public Museum is delighted to announce the opening of its latest exhibition We Were Always Here – Cork LGBT History.
12 August 2026
Walking and Cycling Boost for Glanmire with Opening of New Greenway
Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O’Brien and local elected members of the Northeast Ward accompanied Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan on a walk of the new Glanmire Greenway, which opened to the public today.
11 August 2026
Cork on a Fork is back this week - Festival by Numbers
This week, Cork City will turn into one big food festival with 5 days of food flavour and fun, more than 150 events, including 80 free experiences, demonstrations and workshops, three spectacular long-table dinners and over 40 unique dining events at Cork on a Fork Fest.
6 August 2026
Cork Heritage Open Day turns 21 and marks the start of National Heritage Week in Cork
Organised by Cork City Council, Cork Heritage Open Day will take place on Saturday August 15th with 42 buildings opening their doors for free for one day only.
5 August 2026
Cork City Council Announces First Fridays Event line-up for August
Cork City Council is delighted to announce a new list of events for the latest First Fridays event, on this Friday, August 7.