Festivals and Events in Cork

Near Great National Hotel Cork

The Great National Hotel Cork is in an ideal location to experience the vibrant life of Cork.

See a list of upcoming events and festivals below.

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Cork Midsummer Festival

June, 2024

An experience with a twist in Cork City! The Cork Midsummer Festival has something for all ages and a must visit this summer

Cork City Marathon

June 2nd, 2024

Run or walk the marathon, half marathon or 10km this June Bank Holiday weekend. The Cork City Marathon attracts thousands of visitors and participants every summer.

Cork Guiness Jazz Festival

October 2024

Great National Hotel Cork is an ideal location when taking a trip to the Guinness Jazz Festival.

Cork Folk Festival

October 3rd-6th, 2024

The Cork Folk Festival is gearing up for its 44th edition in 2024 and well worth a visit.

The Nightmare Realm

October/November 2024 TBC

Ireland’s most terrifying scare house attraction at Navigation House, Albert Quay, Cork. 15 mins from the Great National Hotel Cork. October/November 2024 TBC

Cork Science Festival

November 2024

Cork Science Festival aims to promote the culture of science through a program of public engagement events, talks, exhibitions, open days and workshops.

Cork Film Festival

November 7th-17th, 2024

The 69th edition of the Cork Film Festival will take place in November 2024 in Cork City. Discover film & reimagine the world.

The Dragon of Shandon

October 31st, 2024

October 31st, Halloween night. The Dragon of Shandon Parade is the highlight of Cork Community Art Links calendar. Not to be missed!

IndieCork Film Festival

December 2024 - TBC

A festival of independent film and festival at the Gate Cinema in Cork City in December 2024. Full details to be confirmed