Pure Cork

We’re back with Part Two of our Big Gigs guide, and July on Leeside is looking absolutely legendary.

From the final bow of the Marquee season, the rebel county is the place to be this month. Here’s who’s taking the stage:

🎤 Live at the Marquee (The July Finale): The tent is hosting some massive names to close out the season: Natasha Bedingfield , Kneecap, Belters Only, Block Rockin' Beats, Kesha, Tom Grennan, James Taylor & His All-Star Band , and the hilarious Kevin Bridges .

🏆 Plus... The Marquee Masters:
Don't miss the darts making their way to the Marquee on July 11th & 12th for a totally different kind of atmosphere! 🎯

Who are you heading to see this month?

🔗 Check the full lineup at the link in our bio.

Looking for the best things to do in Cork this June? Here’s a lineup of some of the fantastic summer events and festivals taking place across Cork City and County! 🌟

⛵ Cork Harbour Festival (May 30–Jun 8) – One of the top maritime festivals in Cork, featuring the arrival of the incredible Nao Santa María ship replica at the quays!

🎻Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (30th May & 1st June) - Open air concerts at Green Park Youghal and Castlemartyr Resort.

🎨 Cruinniú na nÓg (Jun 6) – A national day of free creativity for children, packed with fun family activities and youth performances across the county.

🔬 Cork Carnival of Science (Jun 6) – Looking for family events in Cork? Fitzgerald’s Park transforms into a giant open-air science lab with interactive experiments and live shows.

🎭 Cork Midsummer Festival (Jun 12–Jun 21) – The ultimate Cork arts festival returns, turning the city into a living stage for ten days of world-class theatre, dance, and music.

🍦 Clonakilty Street Carnival (Jun 13) – Head to West Cork for Ireland’s ultimate open-air street feast, live music, and top-class street entertainment.

🏰 Doneraile Arts Festival (Jun 25–Jun 28) – A gorgeous weekend of local art, literature, and drama set against the stunning backdrop of Doneraile Estate in North Cork.

🎻 West Cork Chamber Music Festival (Jun 26–Jul 5) – Bantry welcomes elite international musicians for one of the most famous classical music festivals in Cork.

🪕 Carrigaline Maritime & Folk Festival (Jun 26–Jun 28) – Experience brilliant traditional Irish folk music sessions and community maritime heritage events in Carrigaline.

🌶️ Irish Chilli Festival (Jun 27–Jun 28) – Turn up the heat this summer with a fiery weekend of artisan hot sauce tastings, local food stalls, and spicy street food.

For the full Cork event calendar and more things to do this summer, check out Pure Cork – What’s On at purecork.ie.

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