\n THEATRE\n <\/p>\n
\n Saturday\n <\/p>\n
\n The Sound Of Music, Cork Opera House, \u20ac35-50, 2pm & 7pm: The musical is wowing Cork crowds. Also running 1pm & 6pm Sunday. The show ends on August 23.<\/p>\n
\n Tales From Acorn Wood, Everyman, \u20ac22, 10.30am relaxed performance, plus 1.30pm & 4pm: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler\u2019s beloved stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting experience.<\/p>\n
\n Word Against The Word, Cork Arts Theatre, \u20ac18, 8pm: Final performance of the show, blending autobiography, live performance, multimedia, soundscape, and projected video, and transforming dyslexia from obstacle into theatrical language itself.<\/p>\n
\n MUSIC\n <\/p>\n
\n Saturday\n <\/p>\n
\n White Raven Trio with Gerry O\u2019Connor | Traditional Songs And Stories, Briery Gap, Macroom, \u20ac29, 8pm: Celebrating 25 years of ensemble singing, White Raven has earned international praise for its distinctive a cappella sound.<\/p>\n
\n Friends In Low Places – The Garth Brooks Experience, Cyprus Avenue, \u20ac27.50, 7pm: Expect to hear all the greatest hits of American country-music legend Brooks, who rose to fame worldwide in the 1990s.<\/p>\n
\n Tribute Night In Memory Of Drummer James Spillane, Crane Lane Theatre, \u20ac10, 8pm: A benefit night in honour of the drummer with the Grunts and with the Arcadians for over 20 years. <\/p>\n
\n Sunday\n <\/p>\n
\n Jimmy MacCarthy with Declan Sinnott & The Electric Horsemen, \u20ac34, 8pm: One of Ireland\u2019s most revered songwriters, MacCarthy has written many of the most beloved songs in modern Irish music.<\/p>\n
\n OTHER EVENTS\n <\/p>\n
\n Saturday\n <\/p>\n
\n \u2018Consume Cork\u2019 Cooking Demo Marquee, outside Cork City Library, free. 10.30am-6.30pm: Featuring Darina Allen, Aishling Moore, Tiger Balm Club, Ali Honour, Harrison Sharpe, Orla McAndrew, Maedhbh Dalton, Epi Rogan, and more! Part of Cork On A Fork Fest. See https:\/\/www.corkcity.ie\/en\/cork-on-a-fork-fest\/what-s-on\/<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n Behind the Scenes Tour, Everyman, free, 6pm: An immersive, theatrical tour of the 129-year old theatre, part of National Heritage Week 2026. There is also a guided tour of Triskel Arts Centre at 3pm as part of the week.<\/p>\n \n Creative Circle & Mindful Tea, Sea Church, Ballycotton, \u20ac60, 1pm: Slow down, sip gently and create. This creative gathering will fill your cup with joy and calm through creativity and nature\u2019s medicine.<\/p>\n \n Bandon Walled Town Festival: A host of events are planned for the town\u2019s annual festival, starting on August 15 and running to August 23. See www.bandonhistory.com<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n Cobh People\u2019s Regatta: Free family festival on Saturday and Sunday, featuring live music, maritime sailing and racing. See more on Facebook.<\/p>\n \n Sunday\n <\/p>\n