Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork
Mundy plays in Macroom on Saturday night.
, Cork Opera House, 5pm: A showcase for the talents of the StudioWolfe students, from adorable preschoolers to outstanding teenagers. Tickets €26.
by Brian Friel, The Everyman, 7.30pm: A tale of Gaelic Ireland on the brink of extinction under English occupation. Tickets €20.
by Conal Creedon, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm: It’s a sleepy Saturday mornin’ in Cork, a man stands on Half Moon Street and the hangover fear is starting to dawn. Tickets €18.
Eddie Lenihan, Coughlan’s Bar, Douglas Street, 8pm: The beloved Irish author, storyteller and broadcaster is back at Coughlan’s. Tickets €15.
Mundy, with special guest Molly O’Mahony, Briery Gap, 8pm: Acoustic, folk-based pop/rock artist Mundy comes to Macroom. Tickets €26.
Cork Philharmonic Winds - with guest conductor Fergal Carroll, MTU Cork School of Music, 7.30pm: A diverse programme of wind ensemble music: from Ticheli’s dramatic Angels in the Architecture, to the layered, slow-burning acaglia by Ron Nelson. Tickets €15.
The 4 Of Us, Live at St Luke’s, 8pm: The iconic Irish rock band has been a significant presence in the music scene since the late 1980s. Tickets €30.
The Tumbling Paddies, The Hiland, Newmarket, 10pm: Rapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts, trad band The Tumbling Paddies have grown from strength to strength in the past two years. Tickets €20.
One Direction and friends Club Night, Cyprus Avenue, 11pm: Get ready to relive your fangirl dreams, in the ultimate celebration of all things One Direction. Tickets €11.
The Velvetones, The Welcome Inn, 8pm: Tony and Audrey are a long-established act, with classic songs in acoustic style the order of the day.
Making Waves for Jo, Cuskinny beach, 6pm: Fundraiser in memory of Jo English, a remarkable woman, who died from pancreatic cancer in 2024.
Yoga and Meditation mini-retreat, University College Cork, 10.30am: Workshops led by experienced practitioners. Tickets €15.
Your Best Life Cork, Rochestown Park Hotel, 12.30pm: VIP access to a day of beauty, wellness, fashion, fun, and exciting surprises. Tickets €89.
Sunday
Cork Card Show, Marina Market, 11am: Trade your collection and find some amazing rare and coveted cards. Tickets €10.
Charity Fundraiser in Aid of A Lust for Life, Marina Market, 10am: A morning of connection, mindful movement, and breathwork. Tickets €25.
1. : 5-star Oscar-winning animation about a brave cat.
2. : Gorgeous comedy-drama about sons and Irish mammies.
3. : Irish comedy drama set in the world of football - great craic.
4. : A woman struggles to cope with her new party animal neighbour in this tense drama.
5. : Drama about Richard Burton’s early life before stardom.
, BBC1, 6.50pm: The long-running sci-fi drama returns for a new run, starring Ncuti Gatwa, who faces many dangers as he tries to transport someone to Earth.
Live, RTÉ2, 2pm: Cork are challenging Galway for the Camogie Div 1A title, 2.15pm throw-in.
, Netflix: Charlie Brooker’s much-ired dystopian anthology series is back.
, Apple TV+: Jon Hamm stars as a troubled man who starts stealing from well-heeled residents in his neighbourhood.
