festivals and fairs around cork city centre

This is one of the three largest Jazz festivals in the world and is a premiere event in Ireland that has continued for many years. Each year this event brings in over 40,000 visitors to the city. People flock to see over 1,000 musicians and entertainers from over 30 countries performing their acts in the pubs and clubs scattered throughout the city. 

It's sponsored by Guinness so there'll be plenty of the "black stuff" flowing, lots of street entertainment and great...

This celebration of books is taking place on Grand Parade, in the Cork City Library, the Triskel Arts Centre and the Bishops Lacey Park. All these locations are near to each other in the city centre and will be hosting various readings taking place outdoors and there will be stalls for music, films, food and there shall also be something of interest for the kids....

Irish Ghost Family Festival explores the supernatural while providing a feast of spooky fun and eerie entertainment! 7th World Ghost Convention Festival involves supernatural readings and ghostly plays that will take place at various venues in Cork....

This annual festival is a celebration of the best in Irish music, dance and song. There's something here for all the family with songs and stories for children as well as plenty late night sessions with many of Ireland's best performers. The event is held in a number pubs and venues throughout the city so no two nights are ever the same....

This annual arts festival is designed to celebrate the creativity and imagination of children through the medium of art. There will be workshops, public performances and other creative events held throughout the festival. It also serves to expand the horizons of the children and let them embrace their European identities....

The Ocean to City Race, An Ras Mor is a unique maritime event open to all types of traditional boats. The course covers 15 nautical miles from Crosshaven to Lapps Quay in Cork City centre. This event is held in early June....

A fun filled multi disciplinary arts festival, showcasing local, national and international work. Presenting a range of art forms including theatre, music, comedy, visual art, dance and family entertainment, this is a Festival not to be missed!...

Not to be outdone the people of the Real Capital are holding a parade of their own. There are marching bands, a funfair and a food market to keep you entertained throughout the rest of the day before you get down to some serious partying at night....

A Sence of Cork is part of The Cork Mid-Summer Festival. This event is held from the 27th to 29th of June, in the gardens of Cork City Gaol. This event will bring Cork's most talented chefs together where you can sample a selection of prestegious dishes in a beautiful garden party atmosphere. ...

Cork Arts Fest is a multi-disciplinary festival organised and supported by Cork Institute of Technology.
Founded in 1993, initially to mark the incorporation of Cork School of Music and Crawford College of Art & Design as constituent colleges of Cork Regional Technical College, it features a diverse range of artistic activity each November.
Cork comes alive for Arts Fest with events held both on-campus and in many of the major city and county venues....