Cork Gig Guide 2025 – The Best Live Music Listings in Cork
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December is stacked with heavy hitters across Cork…
… as The Altered Hours storm St. Luke’s, Gurriers ignite Cyprus Avenue, and Beth Orton & Sam Amidon couldn’t get enough of Cork during Sounds From a Safe Harbour and return to St. Luke’s. Jean Pack — featured here earlier this year — takes a roadtrip to Prim’s with The Slay Babies for a cracking double bill with The Guilteens. Add in big nights from Damien Dempsey (x2), Maria Doyle Kennedy, John Blek, Ash, , Liam Ó Maonlaí and a healthy spread of West Cork gems from De Barra’s to Levis’, and you’re sorted for rolling into the new year.
Gigs in Cork throughout December 2025
Tuesday 9th December, Ash, Cyprus Avenue
Thursday 11th December, Houseplants, Cyprus Avenue
Thursday 11th December, The Whileaways at Coughlan’s
Thursday 11th December, 115 Jazz Jam Session at Cafe 115 (Cyprus Avenue)
Thursday 11th December, Leah Song, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Friday 12th December, The Altered Hours Live at St. Luke’s
Friday 12th December, Maria Doyle Kennedy at Coughlan’s
Saturday 13th December, The Alkove at Fredz
Saturday 13th December, The Lozza Waltz: Laurie Shaw at The Kino
Saturday 13th December, Alternative Munster Xmas Bash: Easy Company, The Revolt, Stanton’s Grave & more, The Poor Relation
Saturday 13th December, No Name Trio at Maureen’s
Saturday 13th December, Leah Song, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Saturday 13th December, Maria Doyle Kennedy at Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob)
Saturday 13th December, The Riptide Movement, Seachurch (Ballycotton)
Saturday 13th December, Liam Ó’Maonlai at The Richmond Revival (Fermoy)
Sunday 14th December, Beth Orton & Sam Amidon Live at St. Luke’s
Sunday 14th December, Mary Coughlan at Coughlan’s
Sunday 14th December, Spike and The Gimme Gimmes at Cyprus Avenue
Sunday 14th December, Dug, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Monday 15th December, Soda Blonde at Cyprus Avenue
Monday 15th December, Jazz Improv at The Crane Lane
Monday 15th December, Smithwicks Sessions (Trad & Folk) at Coughlan’s
Tuesday 16th December, Emily Donoghue & Eileen Healy at Maureen’s
Wednesday 17th December, Moleman, A.C.Bergermann and Inchworm at Coughlan’s
Wednesday 17th December, Dug, Cyprus Avenue
Wednesday 17th December, Hothouse Flowers Live at St. Luke’s
Thursday 18th December, Gurriers at Cyprus Avenue
Thursday 18th December, 115 Jazz Jam Session at Cafe 115 (Cyprus Avenue)
Thursday 18th December, Hermitage Green Live at St. Luke’s
Thursday 18th December, Jean Pack & The Slay Babies and The Guilteens at Prim’s Bookshop (Kinsale)
Friday 19th December, The Stunning, Cyprus Avenue
Friday 19th December, Hermitage Green Live at St. Luke’s
Friday 19th December, Mick Flannery at Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob)
Saturday 20th December, The Stunning, Cyprus Avenue
Saturday 20th December, Hermitage Green Live at St. Luke’s
Saturday 20th December, Bear Bojack at Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob)
Sunday 21st December, Crevice, UCC Library
Sunday 21st December, Hermitage Green Live at St. Luke’s
Sunday 21st December, Ger Wolfe & The Ferns at Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob)
Monday 22nd December, Smithwicks Sessions (Trad & Folk) at Coughlan’s
Monday 22nd December, The Fynches Carol-aoke, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Friday 26th December, Yasmin Gardezi, Cyprus Avenue
Saturday 27th December, Ger Wolfe at The Roundy
Sunday 28th December, Niall Connolly at Coughlan’s
Monday 29th December, Elephant at Coughlan’s
Monday 29th December, Kíla, Seachurch (Ballycotton)
Tuesday 30th December, Everlong Echoes and Small Town Politics, The Pav
Wednesday 31st December, NYE Silent Disco at Coughlan’s
Wednesday 31st December, De Barra’s NYE Bash, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Gigs in Cork throughout January 2026
Friday 2nd January, Jack O’Rourke at Coughlan’s
Friday 2nd January, John Spillane & The Band of Wrens, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Saturday 3rd January, The Kates, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Sunday 4th January, Jack O’Rourke at Coughlan’s
Thursday 22nd January, David Keenan at Coughlan’s
Tuesday 27th January, Rose Betts, Cyprus Avenue
Wednesday 28th January, Yann Tiersen Live at St. Luke’s
Cork Roots Fest at Coughlan’s (29th January-2nd February)
Wednesday 28th January, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Jeffrey Martin at Coughlan’s
Thursday 29th January, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Josh Okeefe at Coughlan’s
Friday 30th January, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Josh Okeefe at Coughlan’s
Friday 30th January, Cork Roots Fest 2026: The Deadlians at Coughlan’s
Saturday 31st January, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Clare Sands at Coughlan’s
Saturday 31st January, Cork Roots Fest 2026: John Murry at Coughlan’s
Saturday 31st January, The Next Big Thing 2026 Cork Edition at Dali
Gigs in Cork throughout February 2026
1st February, Faetooth at The Pav
Sunday 1st February, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Susan O’Neill at Coughlan’s
Sunday 1st February, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Niamh Regan at Coughlan’s
Monday 2nd February, Cork Roots Fest 2026: Original 7 Artists Night at Coughlan’s
Thursday 5th February, Madra Salach, Cyprus Avenue
Thursday 5th February, Hánt at Coughlan’s
Friday 6th February, Madra Salach, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Sunday 8th February, John Blek at Prim’s Bookshop (Kinsale)
Wednesday 11th February, John Smith at Coughlan’s
Friday 13th February, Paddy Keenan & Guests, De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Sunday 15th February, John Blek at Coughlan’s
Thursday 19th February, Stereolab, Cyprus Avenue
Saturday 21st February, Sleaford Mods, Cyprus Avenue
Friday 27th February, Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin’ Criminals), Cyprus Avenue
Saturday 28th February, Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin’ Criminals), De Barra’s Folk Club (Clonakilty)
Gigs in Cork throughout March 2026
Thursday 5th March, Ye Vagabonds, Cork Opera House
Friday 6th March, Cardinals Live at St. Luke’s
Friday 6th March, Sarah Hickey at Coughlan’s
Friday 6th March, Ye Vagabonds at Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob)
Saturday 7th March, Ron Sexsmith Live at St. Luke’s
Thursday 12th March, Ger Wolfe at Coughlan’s
Gigs in Cork throughout Summer 2026
Friday 17th April, Sleeper at Cyprus Avenue
Friday 1st May 2026, Joshua Burnside, Cyprus Avenue
Saturday 2nd May 2026, Paul Young, Live at St. Luke’s
Thursday 11th June 2026, Kingfishr, Virgin Media Park
Friday 12th June 2026, Kingfishr, Virgin Media Park
Saturday 13th June 2026, David Gray, The Marquee
Sunday 14th June 2026, David Gray, The Marquee
Saturday 20th June 2026, CMAT, Virgin Media Park
Tuesday 23rd June 2026, Two Door Cinema Club, The Marquee
Thursday 25th June 2026, The Lumineers, Virgin Media Park
Friday 26th June 2026, Amble, Virgin Media Park
Wednesday 1st July, Neil Young, Elvis Costello and more, Virgin Media Park
FAQ
What are the best live music venues in Cork?
Cork Opera House, Cyprus Avenue, Triskel Arts Centre, Live at St. Luke’s are just some of the great music venues in Cork City. For more information on Cork’s live music options, read A Guide to Cork Music Venues.
What are the best record shops in Cork?
Plugd’d Records and Bunker Vinyl are just two of a half-dozen excellent record shops in Cork.
See A Guide to Cork Record Shops for more.