Glenis Rees Art Exhibition
Town: Skibbereen.
Time: 9:30am - 7:00pm
The artist Glenis Rees was born in a beautiful area of south England in 1948. She trained as a specialist photographer at the Royal College of Surgeons in London producing medical photographs for the Royal family’s private collection. She toured extensively through Australia, South Africa, France and Spain. During her travels she developed a lifelong…
Passage West Creates Culture Night
Town: Passage West
Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Enjoy an exhibition of the works of three local artists: Liz Scannell, Ann Kennedy and Carol Anne Carroll. There will also be a Passage West Creates Food Market on the Centre Block to accompany the live music. The Craft Shop will be open late until 9pm and there is an opportunity to Meet the Makers…
The Road Less Travelled
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Anna Groniecka’s The Road Les Travelled exhibition explores the lives & work of 21 skilled artists including well known local makers Etain Hickey & Les Clague. These vibrant portrairs capture the energy & imagination of the featured artists in Anna’s signature style.
The Secrets and Mysteries of Freemasonry – Culture Night 2024 Doneraile Court OPW
Town: Doneraile
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Have you always wondered what exactly the Freemasons did? What it represented? What kind of world Elisabeth St Leger was initiated into as a young girl in Doneraile court in 1713. Doneraile court is inextricably linked to being the first place that a lady Freemason was initiated into the order in 1713. Elisabeth Aldworth (nee…
The Treasures of Midleton
Town: Midleton
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
For many years now treasure has been hidden in several locations in Mainistir na Corann. A band of scurrilous pirates mean to get their hands on it. Outwit the pirates, follow the clues and find the treasure.
Bí ag canadh le DoReDee
Town: Cork
Time: 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Níl bealach níos fearr chun taitneamh a bhaint as an nGaeilge ná trí amhráin agus spraoi le chéile! Bígí linn le bheith ag canadh agus ag spraoi as Gaeilge le Deirdre ó DoReDee. Oiriúnach do leanaí idir 10 mí agus 3.5 bliana d’aois agus duine fásta in éineacht leo. Join Deirdre from DoReDee as she…
A Taste of Mexican Culture
Town: Co. Cork
Time: 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us to celebrate culture night with a Taste of Mexican culture, join us for food tasting, cooking demonstration, music and more.
An Afternoon of Music and Poetry
Town: Mallow
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Featuring local musicians, writers and poets from Mallow Scribes, there will also be an open mic to facilitate any visitors/audience members who would like to take part.
Bandon is Flying It
Town: Bandon
Time: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Artist Dinny Wheeler and Creative Bandon bring the colour and humour of Dinny’s festival art to Bandon. Her Giant 2 Metre Wings structure will make people stop and notice the places we pass every day and but don’t see. Stop and get your Angel photo here. Factory or Begleys Lane was the historic site of…
Bird of Happiness Watercolour Workshop
Town: Charleville
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The beauty, tenderness, picturesqueness and irresistibility of Irish nature inspired the artist to create “Birds of Colour”. Exquisite birds, stunning fantastic plants of the country are subtly conveyed in watercolor miniatures. Anastassia will deliver a master class where people will learn how to create their own unique bird using the graphic technique of watercolor.
CarrigAlive
Town: Carrigaline
Time: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Celebrate the multicultural population of our town, with youth bands, a senior men’s choir, Irish dancers, our Pipe band, and music and dance from traditional Irish to Indian and anything in between. Full schedule of events: Cinnín Óir agus na Trí Bhéar Bilingual Play for Children 4pm, Carrigaline Lions Youth Club The Men’s Shed Choir…
Cinnín Óir agus na Trí Bhéar
Town: Carrigaline
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seó dátheangach, idirghníomhach, lán do spraoi, atá dírithe ar pháistí óga. A bilingual, interactive show full of fun that’s aimed at young children.
Crafting Culture Night
Town: Cobh
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
This Culture Night come to Cobh Library for a live demonstration of the skills involved in creating the beautiful pieces featuring in an exhibition by Cobh Arts And Crafts which is running in the Gallery Space for the month of September. This vibrant exhibition showcases some of the creative talent in the town and features…
Culture Night at Blackwater Valley Makers
Town: Cork County
Time: 4:00pm - 10:30pm
The Good Neighbours” an exhibition of mixed media artworks by Lorna Macdonald featuring the artist’s friends and neighbours portrayed as modern versions of characters from Irish and Scottish folklore. Members of the group will also host a “Meet the Makers” session with demonstrations.
Culture Night in Bantry
Town: Bantry
Time: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Follow a vibrant culture trail across Bantry, weaving in music, crafts and dance on Culture Night 2024 on Friday 20th September. The evening’s highlight will be a concert in St. Brendan’s Church in the West Cork harbour town, where writers and musicians will respond creatively to the theme of rhythm. CONCERT – Words, Music, Rhythm:…
Dive into Drawing
Town: Midleton
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A delightful drawing session that welcomes everyone from little doodlers to seasoned sketchers.
DoodleSong
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
DoodleSong is an event for 3 to 6 year olds and their adults in which we gather to sing and take our crayons for a spin. With a paper covered floor as our artistic space we will sing songs and tell tales of ancient Ireland, of boats and voyages, of storms and magical waves. Come…
Fermoy Camera Club Technical Q and A Session
Town: Fermoy
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Fermoy Camera Club Technical Q&A session will offer members of the public the opportunity to drop to ask camera club members questions on all things photography. From big cameras to phone cameras. From how to capture that perfect moment to how to compose that picture.
Gallery Tour – Brian Lalor: Retrospective
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us on Culture Night 2024, Friday 20 September at 4pm for a drop in Gallery Tour of our current exhibition Brian Lalor: Retrospective.
History and Lacemaking Demonstration with Youghal Needlepoint Lace Group
Town: Youghal
Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Youghal Needlepoint Lace Group present Past and Present Lace for your pleasure.
Home Lies the Heart
Town: Cobh
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Cobh Animation Team as they recount the tales of the Irish Diaspora through their own personal stories and those of their home town of Cobh where the streets echo the footsteps of millions who left these shores for another life.
Movement and Mood Workshop – Exploring Body, Mind and Spirit
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join renowned clown, mime, and movement teacher Tamila Petroshchuk for a 2hour workshop exploring Movement and Mood. Tamila (Ukraine) and Tina Pisco (Ireland) will lead you through a series of movements, breathing techniques, and somatic exercises to release anxiety and stress and elevate your mood into a more positive sphere. Workshop will be in Ukrainian…
Music around the World Workshop
Town: Passage West
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
An interactive music workshop for 7-12 yr olds. Spin the globe and travel to India, Tibet, New York, Africa and Latin America with Dr Dara O’Brien. Sitar, singing bowls, beat-boxing, drums, percussion, FUN!
Musical Storytelling Workshop
Town: Mitchelstown
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
An interactive community music and storytelling workshop for children of all ages. Participants will explore sounds and rhythms as they collaborate to create a magical musical story.
People and Places of Ireland
Town: Fermoy
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
A Photographic Exhibition by members of Fermoy Camera Club chronicling different aspects of all things Irish, from people to places with a generous application of artistic licence!”
Shoreline Treasures Workshop
Town: cobh
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family fun arts and crafts workshop using shoreline treasures, stones, shells, seaglass and driftwood facilitated by artist Aine Farrell. Children under 14 must be accompanied by adult.
Show us who YOU are: Heraldry Workshop
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Start your own legacy with your very own Coat of Arms. Be inspired by your family crest or create something completely new. Ages 8-12yrs, spaces limited booking essential.
St Michael's Rambling House
Town: Bandon
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Back when nights were long, time was passed by arriving to the Rambling House. Hosted by renowned musician and producer Martin Leahy, St Michael’s own scoraícht is going from strength to strength. The group created their own anthem with songwriter Victoria Keating for especially for Culture Night- bring a story, song or recitation to this…
Stencil Printing Workshop
Town: Midleton
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stencil printing – This D.I.Y. printmaking workshop allows participants to learn low-tech printmaking techniques to create simple and colourful prints and patterns on textile and paper. Participants will be introduced to the immediate and flexible form of stencil and block printing and will have the opportunity to learn how to use a variety of printmaking…
The Tallest Smallest Theatre Show
Town: Bandon
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Performances at 4pm and 6pm. Duration: 40mins With giant chair and trunk of tricks you must see The Tallest Smallest Theatre Show. They will visit Bandon library for two of their family shows encouraging the essential art of make believe.
The Universal Language
Town: Cork County
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
The Universal Language – An Tanga Uillioch is a sound art installation by Duncan O’Cleirigh. While studying an MA in Experimental Sound Practice in UCC, the producer and sound artist Duncan O’Cleirigh started to explore the idea of extended drone-like sounds. Further experimenting lead to the idea of a piece made entirely from voices. Often…
We Act – Spice Culture
Town: Cork
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spice up your Culture Night and visit Clonakilty Community Resource Centre for complimentary spicy, delicious nibbles from around the world, accompanied by an international flavour of music with a drumming workshop with Fergal. All are welcome.
An Open Occasion ‘24 at 2 Studios One Gallery
Town: Coachford
Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
The studios of Michael Quane RHA artist, and Johanna Connor visual artist, will be open to visit for Culture Night, with an exhibition of drawing and sculpture.
Cobh Carillon Recital
Town: Cobh
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
A varied programme performed by Adrian Gebruers (Cathedral Carillonneur) on the 49-bell Carillon of St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, the largest such instrument in Ireland and Britain.
Midleton Distillery Experience Tour and Tasting
Town: Midleton
Time: 4:40pm - 6:20pm
Please note all tours are now Sold Out. Guided tour of the original distillery, a comparative whiskey tasting (three whiskeys) and a signature drink at the bar. Pre-booking necessary. Please email bookings@midletondistilleryexperience.com to secure your places. Max 2 tickets per person. Tour 1: Start time 4.40pm. Finish time 6.10pm Tour 2: Start time 4.50pm. Finish…
Come Discover Open Studio
Town: Cork
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
West End Art Studios are opening their doors and inviting the community to learn about, try out and join up to the various groups, workshops and events that take place during the year. There will be demos and workshops from all the art clubs involved and you are invite to explore, play and try out…
Comhaltas Baile Mhistéala
Town: Mitchelstown
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
An hour of Irish music, dance and song where everyone can take part.
County Cork Convicts: Tales of Transportation to Tasmania
Town: Charleville
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have you ever wondered what life was like for the men and women transported from Cork to Tasmania in the 19th century? What circumstances led to their exile? How did they adapt and contribute to their new environment? Join Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde, for ‘County Cork Convicts: Tales of…
Culture Night 2024 at Charles Fort Military Fortress
Town: Kinsale
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us on Friday 20th September to celebrate Culture Night 2024. Explore Charles Fort at your leisure and embrace the atmosphere of this majestic fortress as the evening light envelopes Kinsale Harbour. Or join our guided tour at 6.15pm to discover the history and legends of this 17th century star-shaped fort. This is a free…
Culture Night at Cork International Film Festival
This event is online only
Town: Cork
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
A special free online programme of Irish and European short films.
Felting workshop
Town: Midleton
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Experience magic of needle felting and create a little piece of felt art from scratch with Paulina Katan from Woolly Crafts. Bring your whole family or friends, event suitable from six years up.
Michael Collins House Open Evening and Free Guided Tours
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tour Michael Collins House Museum to discover the life story of Michael Collins and the history of the fight. Set out in a restored Georgian townhouse on the square where Collins once lived, history is brought to life through guided tours, interactive displays, audiovisuals, original artefacts and more suitable for all the family.
Open Evening at Kinsale Masonic Lodge
Town: Kinsale
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Meet members who will answer any questions visitors may have.
Open Evening at The Kinsale Museum
Town: Kinsale
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Discover the eclectic collection of artefacts detailing local and regional history at Kinsale Museum. Learn about the Kinsale Giant, once the tallest man in the world, as well as the Battle of Kinsale and the Sinking of the Lusitania among a host of other interesting historical artefacts and curiosities. Volunteers will be on hand to…
St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Tour
Town: Youghal
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
A 30 minute audio tour brings you through 800 years of community and social history telling the church’s unique story through the ‘Voices of St Mary’s’ immersive experience. This is a celebration of the people who have worshipped, sung, mourned and celebrated happy times in this magnificent church. Adults and children alike will be entertained…
Stories of Emigration, Those who set sail from Cobh
Town: Cobh
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Individual “Re-enactment” of Irish Emigration.
Stroll-in Ceol
Town: Baile Mhúirne
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Seisiún oscailte: Ceol, amhránaíocht, rince, agus filíocht. Stroll in to Gadaí Dubh Books and join in with traditional music, song, dance, and Irish language poetry. Suitable for all ages.
Traditional Games Display / Trace Sporting Heroes / Scoundrels
Town: Brigown
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
See our mystic treasure throve of Irish Trad games showcased. It is a truly novel / nostalgic extravaganza with Mind boggling Hurling ~ throwback to Legendary Cuchulann & faction fighting. Road Bowls, Weight for Distance, Skittles, Horse Shoe Throws, Children’s Puirini Stones, Churn Rolling, Welly Throws. Why not have your ancestral Games Heroes / Scoundrels…
Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre – Studio Visit
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Our Artists in Residence will open their studios for Culture Night 2024. They welcome everyone to call in and see what they’re working on. Studio 1: Etaoin Melville Etaoin Melville will be showing her hand drawn stop frame animations in her studio for culture night. She will set up an installation, with projections and sound…
Waterbone
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Drop in from 5.00pm to 9:00pm to experience a multi-channel audio visual installation UCC and Bollinger Family Space, Level 3 WATERBONE by Aisling Roche and David Ian Bickley, explores the harrowing impact of underground nuclear testing on our planet and particularly on the delicate marine ecosystem. Through the use of ceramics inspired by aquatic forms,…
Wild About Art with Mia Foley
Town: Kinsale
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children’s nature inspired art workshop with Mia Foley.
An exhibition of sustainability and innovation in furniture design
Town: Kinsale
Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Kinsale based MISH is debuting its first line of furniture. With a focus on premium craftsmanship, unique design, and sustainability, this exhibition is a chance to explore the collection as well as view prototypes and behind the scenes imagery.
Bantry Library Celebrates 50 Years
Town: Bantry
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
One of Ireland’s most beautiful buildings – Bantry Library – is 50 year old. This short film celebrates its construction by weaving together archival photography and recent audio recordings from the project architect Harry Wallace and local Murnane and O’Shea builders Donal Hunt, Jerry O’Sullivan and John O’Neill who made this space age mega-lith dream…
Children's Storytelling and Craft Creation
Town: Watergrasshill
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Bringing magical worlds to life, making words dance in our heads, bringing colour and texture to the everyday….this is the magical work of stories! Join storyteller Deirdre O’Mahony from The Gab Storytelling and Preschool Teacher Minna Murphy as they guide your little ones through a creative and explorative storytelling session that will engage your child…
Youghal Clockgate Tower Tours
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Experience life and time since 1777 as a merchant tradesman, gaoler, prisoner, clock winder and family home. Visitors can move through the inner stairs of the four-storey tower to learn about its diverse past as a local time-keeper, gaol and centre of trade. Led by an expert costumed guide, this iconic building’s story of love,…
"My Town" through photos by Youghal Camera Club
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youghal Camera Club members will be displaying their individual photos of Youghal under the theme “My Town”
An evening of Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance with Clonakilty Comhaltas
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music, song and dance from the Clonakilty branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. This event is suitable for all ages and will showcase the talents of local musicians, singers and dancers in the heart of Clonakilty town.
Artworks of Bernice Corcoran & Mícheál O'Muirthile
Town: Macroom
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Usually the Studio on Main Street is open to the public on two days each week, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10.30hrs to 14.00hrs, but to coincide and celebrate Culture Night 2024, the Studio will be open to the public on Friday night 20th September from 18.00hrs to 21.00hrs. Artworks by Bernice and Mícheál will be…
Blue Of Distance
Town: Castletownbere
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dorota Borowa, Julie Forgues, Julian Forrest and Adam Fung met in Svalbard, Norway, in the summer of 2023, marking the start of their Arctic Circle Residency aboard the Antigua tall ship. Their inaugural exhibition at Sarah Walker Gallery captures the transformative experiences of their journey, inviting viewers into the Arctic’s complex environment with powerful images…
Breaking Bread Exhibition
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The culmination of an Arts project with a group of local refugees, exploring memories and food culture, told through art and storytelling. Facilitated by artist Ayelet Lalor, with storyteller Karen Minihan, and Clair Lalor.
Briery Gap Tour + Film Screenings with First Cut! Youth Film Festival
Town: Cork
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Briery Gap and First Cut! Youth Film Festival have teamed up to screen a selection of short films with a Macroom connection made by young people over the past decade. Several of these were made through the Cork Young Filmmakers workshop programme: Theatre! was filmed in the old Briery Gap and gives a flavour of…
Cobh Confraternity Brass and Reed Band present Light Classical and Popular Music
Town: Cobh
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Light Classical and Popular Music performed by the Cobh Confraternity Brass and Reed Band.
Crafts at the Mall
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
See the wares of local crafters on display.
Cré Make Space
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
The Cumann na Daoine Community Café in Youghal will host Cré Make Space, a pop-up clay workshop with local artist Siobhán Joyce. Anyone can drop by during the evening to create a clay house or landmark inspired by their home, contributing to a diverse tiny town that will evolve into an illuminated art installation for…
Cruthú Cois Farraige
Town: Cobh
Time: 6:00pm - 2:30am
Cruthú Cois Farraige (Creation by the Sea) is a unique event by Electronic Music Council where creativity meets education and celebration. Join us in Cobh, Cork where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about electronic music sound, equipment, and vinyl through hands-on workshops. After the workshops, the party starts! This year’s event is focused…
Culture Night with the Charleville Heritage Society
Town: Charleville
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
On Culture Night 2024 Friday 20th September, Charleville Heritage Society will be hosting the following. 6pm: A free walking tour of the historical sites associated with Eliza Lynch, meeting point Charleville Library Plaza. Join us then at 7pm in conjunction with Cork County Council, as we rename Charleville Library Plaza the Eliza Lynch Plaza. At…
Exhibition: Home
Town: Schull
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
An exhibition of paintings by Transition Year students, Schull Community College. Home’ is an exhibition of expressive and lively mixed media paintings by 25 Schull Community College Transition Year students, exploring their personal responses to what it means to live as a young person in this particular place and time.
Introduction to Watercolour Workshop with Thea Mercer
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Using water-soluble pencils, participants will learn mark-making & shapes to create a miniature artbook with their own colour studies! Suitable for all ages, from beginners to seasoned painters.
Jim White & Marisa Anderson
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jim White and Marisa Anderson Acclaimed Australian drummer Jim White, who is surfing the crest of critical praise, not only for his debut solo record All Hits: Memories but also the first Dirty Three studio record in 12 years, Love Changes Everything. Jim will be performing an improvised music set with acclaimed American guitarist Marisa…
Living History at Freemasons’ Hall
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Witness our living history on your visit to Freemasons’ Hall Youghal meeting rooms and museum. Guided tours and talks will be provided regularly throughout the evening.
Poetry and Prose form Cork County Libraries
Town: Mitchelstown
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A celebration to launch the online publication of an anthology of writing from the Cork County Council Writer-in-Residence creative writing workshops facilitated by Victoria Kennefick.
Readings of 'Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic'
Town: Cork County
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Historian Gerard Shannon will read from his book ‘Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic’, his biography of IRA Chief-of-Staff, General Liam Lynch, an important revolutionary in Irish history with connections to Fermoy. Historian Neil Donovan will also showcase historical objects associated with the IRA’s Cork No.2 Brigade and the fight for Irish freedom in north…
Rock The Block
Town: Passage West
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with music from a selection of great Cork bands. The evening will feature Sonyx which can be described as indie/folk music, The Alkove playing original rock blues music, and a Joy Division tribute act from Cork called Digital. There will also be a solo performance by Cork native Elle Coves…
Stories of the Revolution Exhibition
Town: Dunmanway
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The 24-panel exhibition details many noteworthy events from these momentous years in Irish history. It also includes descriptions of key figures such as Tom Barry, Liam Lynch, Michael Collins and the role of women and Cumann na mBan, as well as reflections on the civilian experience. Margaret Murphy from Skibbereen Heritage Centre will give a…
SWERVE: Culture Night
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
An informal open studio at SWERVE for Culture Night. Copies of SWERVE 3 will be available.
Unexpected Culture in Unusual Places
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Surprise pockets of culture where it’s not usually found. It will take place in various business premises in Skibbereen.
Waisted – The Culture of Food; a Photo Exhibition by Thady Trá
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A celebration of ‘ugly’ food that questions the way we consume and value our veggies. Part of a year long effort in Clonakilty called ‘Waste Not, Want Not’ and co-hosted by VOICE Ireland.
Your Heartbeat
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Your Heart Beat workshop will run with artist Seiko Hayase as part of her upcoming show Heart Beat at LHQ gallery. Making your heart, emotions to explore Clay sculpture. Emotion (heart) can be any shape, any color, maybe abstract… Shape it Your Heart Beat.
A Yard of Music
Town: Fermoy
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fermoy Concert Band (FCB) and Fermoy International Choir (FIG) are joining together for a musical event outside in the old ESB Yard for an hour of entertainment
Comhaltas Seisiún & Famine & Lough Hyne Exhibitions
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy performances of the talented young musicians and dancers of the Skibbereen Comhaltas Ceolteóiri Éireann at Skibbereen Heritage Centre. Famine and Lough Hyne Exhibition 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Performance 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Gaeilge agus Fáilte
Town: Carrigaline
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Beidh muintir Charraig ag Caint ag gleasadh suas arís i mbliana chun Gaeilge a labhairt ar na sráideanna i gCarraig Uí Leighin. Bí ag caint linn!! Members of Carraig ag Caint will be dressing up again this year to speak Irish on the streets of Carrigaline. Chat to us!!
Irish Wake Traditions
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Take a journey with us as we explore the traditions of an Irish Wake, often described as the best party of your life! Who will the Banshee come calling for on Culture Night?”
Kevin Corcoran talk on the Gearagh
Town: Dunmanway
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Local author, artist and ecologist Kevin Corcoran will bring his enthusiasm of our local landscape to Dunmanway Library on Culture night with an illustrated lecture about the Gearagh near Macroom, titled, The Gearagh Past, Present and Future: An illustrated talk on the future fate of Western Europe’s last intact stand of primeval alluvial rainforest, as…
Lightbulb Youth Theatre Open Evening
Town: MALLOW
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Get into Youth Theatre and join us this Culture Night for an exciting evening of creativity and fun. Explore your passion for theatre at our FREE Inclusive Youth Theatre Taster Workshop in Mallow!
Paper Flower Sculpting Workshop with Natasha Vasileva O’Shea
Town: Kinsale
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This workshop for 12+ and adults will teach you the techniques to sculpt flowers using crepe paper and wire.
Pauline Walsh Art Class Exhibition
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Art class members will showcase their work for Culture Night.
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Town: Youghal
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Two abridged performances of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar performed by Youghal Little Theatre. The first performance is at 6.30pm and the second performance is at 7.30pm.
Still Life by Noel Coward
Town: Kinsale
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre presents the play which became the classic film, Brief Encounter. It tells the story of Alec and Laura who meet by chance one night at a railway station cafe…..”simply lovely stuff”, South Wales Evening Post; “oozing excellence” Theatre Wales. (adapted for three actors and a live pianist).
Youth Culture
Town: Cork County
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
A day for the youth to showcase creativity in Dance, Music and exhibition.
Herons in Flight
Town: Carrigaline
Time: 6:45pm - 7:15pm
This sculpture by artist Mick Wilkins has been commissioned by Carrigaline Tidy Towns with support from Cork County Council. The Herons symbolise the estuary and are greatly enjoyed by the community. This sculpture celebrates wildlife and biodiversity in Carrigaline. The lighting of the herons will take place on Culture Night.
A Retrospective Exhibition of the works of the artist Tadgh McSweeney
Town: Baile Mhúirne
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Ionad Cultúrtha are hosting a retrospective exhibition of the works by the late famous artist Tadgh McSweeney. This will be followed by a screening of a film by award winning film maker Dónal Ó Ceilleachair about the artist. Beidh taispeántas siarbhreathnaitheach de phictiúir an ealaíontóra cáiliúil Tadgh McSweeney á reáchtáil againn agus ina dhiaidh…
An Evening Celebrating Youghal Lace
Town: Youghal
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Showcasing pieces of Youghal lace, photographs and memorabilia with light refreshments served on the night.
Ceol agus Poetry: The Timeless Relationship
Town: Charleville
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Enjoy an intergenerational, intercultural blended evening of spoken word and traditional Irish music.
Culture Night on Bere Island
Town: Bere Island
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Culture night is set to be a very exciting night this year. The festival will be officially opened by renowned poet and member of Aosdána, Peter Sirr. This will be followed by an artist talk by contemporary West Cork-based painter Bill Griffin. Bill will be accompanied by musician Deirdre Ní Dhonnachán and poet Niall O’Sullivan.…
Culture Night on Bere Island – Bere Island Arts Festival
Town: Bere Island
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Offical festival opening and reading by renowned poet, Peter Sirr. Artist talk by West Cork-based painter Bill Griffin accompanied by musician Deirdre Ní Dhonnachán and poet Niall O’Sullivan. A night of old time Irish dancing with West Cork musicians Martin Kearney and Derry Kennedy. Tea, sandwiches and cakes will be served during the night as…
Drombeg Stone Circle Autumn Equinox – Illustrated Talk
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
With author Ronan Murray ‘Secrets of Drombeg’.
Every Night is Culture Night
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Traditional tunes at the Geata Arts Workshop.
Hearthfire
Town: Bandon
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In this 50-minute show, storyteller Paddy Doyle conjures a lost world as he takes us on a spellbinding voyage from ancient myth to modern masterpiece. Along the way you will encounter all the beauty and tragedy of our fabled inheritance and be enchanted by tales of druids, warriors, goddesses, blind poets, broken-hearted lovers, and brave…
I Know What I Like
Town: Union Hall
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
An exploration of the “RHA/RUA at Cnoc Bui’ exhibition with a focus on the most popular and least popular works on display. People who profess to know little or nothing about art will explain their preferences, followed by a commentary by an acknowledged art expert.
If we save the ocean we save the earth
Town: Bantry
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Seabed Sanctuary Artist Collective presents a film and music evening focusing on our oceans, and West Cork shores. Our Toxic Romance with Plastic documentary by Chris O’Connor will be introduced by Nic Slocum of Whale Watch West Cork, with guest speakers and question time. Music from the Seabed, concert: Marcus Maeder interweaves field recordings of…
Kilshanna Culture Night
Town: Mitchelstown
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
A night of song, dance, music and drama to celebrate our culture from talented local young artists. Refreshments provided after the concert.
Launch of the Kinsale Seed Bank
Town: Kinsale
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for the launch of the Kinsale Seed Bank with Transition Town Kinsale & Regenerate. Become some of the first seed savers in this library and enjoy a deliciously wild story with interactive elements by Éidín Griffin of Rebel Seed. Love plants? Like to grow things? This is ideal for gardeners (and wannabe gardeners)…
Music and Our Way of Life
Town: Cobh
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
A celebration of our culture through music.
Open Evening at the Masonic Hall
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Tour of the Masonic Hall.
Outdoor Cinema and Live Music Extravaganza
Town: Cork
Time: 7:00pm - 10:30pm
An outdoor Cinema extravaganza featuring Mamma Mia 2 The Movie in the beautiful setting of Mallow Castle. There will be live Abba music for 80 minutes before the movie to get everyone in the mood before it gets dark and the movie begins. There will be plenty of food and refreshments available for purchase inside…
Seanachaí and Poet
Town: Mitchelstown
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
An hour of storytelling and poetry.
Short recital by Youghal Choral society and friends
Town: Youghal
Time: 7:00pm - 7:40pm
The Youghal Choral Society will sing a selection of pieces, including Classical, Folk, and Modern, with interludes on harp and guitar.
Soundwalk
Town: Midleton
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
A Sound Walk for Culture Night in the town of Midleton, led by the artist Danny McCarthy. McCarthy is vastly experience in the field of Sound Walks having led his first walk over twenty years ago and led walks all over Ireland and abroad.. The walk will take a circular route around the town where…
Storytelling and Entertainment with Terri Ryan & Friends
Town: Cobh
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Celebrating Cobh in Bygone days: Join Terri Ryan Storyteller for an evening of Stories, Song & Music
SWELS Art Exhibition
Town: Cobh
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This group of women meet once a week for two hours. They love to paint and are becoming very established artists.
The Boathouse Door
Town: Kinsale
Time: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
An exhibition and reading by artist Fiona Boniwell in response to a collection of family poems written in the early 20th Century.
Ukrainian Culture Night & Flower Crown workshop
Town: Bandon
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Our local resident Ukrainian community welcome you to a workshop to make your own Vinok, and a taste of Ukrainian Culture. The Vinok ,the Ukrainian Flower Crown is more than a beautiful fashion accessory. It is a proud Ukrainian folk symbol of the harvest, tracing its roots back to this Byzantine wedding tradition. Drop in,…
Youghal in By Gone Days
Town: Youghal Lands, Youghal
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Experience Youghal of old at Cromwells Arch.
An American Wake
Town: Youghal
Time: 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Hear the story of an American Wake marked by both celebration and sorrow as families gather to bid goodbye to loved ones emigrating across the ocean, perhaps never to see their loved one again.
Cullen Pipe Band Open Music Event
Town: Cullen
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Piping, Drumming, Song and Music.
Fastnet Film Festival 2024 Award Winning Shorts
Town: Schull
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
A free screening of the best short films from the Fastnet Film Festival 2024.
Grounded in Clay Workshop
Town: Midleton
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
An evening of clay exploration and meditation. Participants are invited to take part in a guided meditation session followed by a grounding clay workshop.
Introduction to Watercolour Workshop with Thea Mercer
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Using water-soluble pencils, participants will create watercolour textures & effects, focusing on flower details by using pressed flowers and will create a miniature artbook. Suitable for all ages, from beginners to seasoned painters.
Jamming in the Café
Town: Bantry
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Free flow music session with improv music.
Mór Access – Mór Artists Collective Exhibition
Town: Killeagh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Mór Artists Collective presents Mór Access, an exhibition that brings together members’ cultural landscapes. Working from a common starting point of a simple square canvas, members will showcase an eclectic body of work.
Multicultural Concert
Town: Mallow
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Music and Dance from 5 countries. A celebration of the cultures that enrich and form part of modern day Mallow.
Outdoor Music at Cuinne an Maistir
Town: Cork
Time: 7:30pm - 10:15pm
An unmissable evening of music at Cuinne an Maistir in Watergrasshill on Culture Night. Deon O Callaghan: 7.30 pm – 8.10pm Paddy Dennehy: 8.20pm – 9.15pm Myles Gaffney: 9.25pm – 10.15pm
Raise Your Voices: Debut of the new Clonakilty Gospel Choir on Culture Night
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Brand new to West Cork, Clonakilty Gospel Choir, will be performing some old favourites, a small selection of the diverse songs we will be learning and performing in the future. You might just want to join us on Culture Night. By kind permission of the O’Donovan family, the Gospel Choir will be located at the…
A reading & recital night by Youghal Creative Writers with guests & friends
Town: Youghal
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Youghal Creative Writers group invite all to a night of readings and recitals of works by local writers. All are welcome to attend and participate in the plush surroundings of The Regal Cinema upstairs. No booking required.
Are you Well?
Town: Millstreet, County Cork
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
A large outdoor artwork combining light, water and sound, celebrating the many traditions connected with Ireland’s holy wells. Located at Tubrid, one of Ireland’s largest and most splendid holy well sites, the artwork combines hundreds of floating candles and floral boats with an evocative soundscape. Visitors are invited to contribute their own votive offering by…
Barrahane Music presents Local Talent
Town: Skibbereen
Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Young Local artists, our stars of the future, will showcase a variety of music styles (jazz, classical, trad.)
Choral Evensong in Youghal
Town: Youghal
Time: 8:00pm - 8:45pm
The College of Clerks Choral in Youghal is an ancient institution, founded in 1464 by Thomas FitzGerald, Earl of Desmond. The College originally consisted of eight fellows and eight singing clerks – a choral foundation which was dissolved and reinstated a number of times over the centuries. The present choir represents the latest revival (2005)…
Culture Night with Hank Wedel
Town: Mitchelstown
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saint George’s are proud to bring an Evening with Hank Wedel to Saint George’s in Mitchelstown, Cork to celebrate Culture Night 2024. Hank Wedel celebrates the release of a brand new album entitled “What Happens in Cork” produced by Declan Sinnott, a collection of ten songs featuring Hank, Declan and a host of special guests…
Fiona Kennedy presents Natural Woman
Town: Cork
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Singer songwriter Fiona Kennedy presents an hour of songs and stories inspired by ordinary women doing extraordinary things. This uplifting short concert is based on the artists recent successful stage show ‘Natural Woman’.
Immersion in music
Town: Bandon
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Get up close to Bandon Concert Band and immerse the senses with the wonderful sound of brass and woodwind instruments. The band will delight all ages with a medley of classics and theme tunes.
Le Chat Noir Cabaret
Town: Midleton
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
This original theatrical cabaret evening will entertain with music, dance, performance and spoken word — a night of mystery, glamour and laughter for all. Presented by Noggin Theatre Company.
Óiche Cheoil
Town: Dunmanway
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Comhaltas Dunmanway will host an Óiche Cheoil with music, song, dance and storytelling. Audience participation will be encouraged in a very informal atmosphere.
Óiche Gaelach
Town: Cork
Time: 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Pint agus caint followed by Seisiún cheoil agus amhránaíochta leis Na hAgallies.
Snag Notes II
Town: Clonakilty
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Snag Notes II presents new work by a selection of local contemporary poets and jazz musicians. Featuring performances of original compositions and readings, Snag Notes II will prove to be an enjoyable and compelling experience for the local community.
End to end Stuff
Town: Cobh
Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
2 Short Plays (one with a football team and one set in the 1880’s), plus a traditional music session.
Connolly's of Leap present Way of the West
Town: Leap
Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am
Experience the magic of Culture Night with Way of the West (WOTW) – a spectacular Late Night Event of music and art on the 20th of September, 2024, at Connolly’s of Leap. This event, supported by the Arts Council in partnership with Cork County Council, promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar, showcasing…
Johnny Bongos Swan Sessions
Town: Mallow
Time: 9:30pm - 9:30pm
All are welcome to join in this open session for a night of traditional music.
Áine Duffy Bringing the Craic Back!
Town: Bandon
Time: 10:00pm - 11:30pm
Dancefloor fillers,electric guitar, big beats and fun/humourous/unique soaring vocals.
Oiche Gaelach
Town: Cork
Time: 10:00pm - 11:30pm
Ceol, Craic, Damhsa Sean-Nos, agus Cuairt on Seanachai.