The Cork St. Patrick’s Festival 2026 returns with five days of celebrations from March 13 to March 17, inspired by this year’s theme ‘Marsh, Myth and Magic’. Lord Mayor’s Message Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir! Festival After Dark Night Market on Cornmarket Street Join us for a special night market on Cornmarket Street with entertainment and stalls galore. Fri March 13, 5pm to 9pm. Cornmarket Street. Coffee House Lates The theme is a tribute to Cork’s marshland origins, rich folklore, and its evolution into a modern, innovative city. Coffee House Lates returns for the St Patrick’s Festival. Check the festival website to see if your favourite Coffee House is involved. Fri March 13, 6pm to 9pm. Cork City. Highlights include the Irish Guide Dogs as Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, marking their 50th anniversary, along with citywide events from an afternoon céilí, a quality music trail, family games, and performances from leading traditional and contemporary musicians. A vibrant celebration for all ages! From the city’s historic heart to its emerging public spaces, Cork will come alive with colour, creativity and connection throughout this St. Patrick’s Festival. www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie Supported by corkbusiness.ie
Family Fun Playin’ in the Park
Special Events
Irish Women in Harmony
A celebration of traditional street games with a fresh playful twist in the heart of Cork. Jump into high energy games & challenges or explore the Sensory Play Zone for calm hands- on fun in a quieter space. Sat March 14, 12pm to 2pm. Free. Bishop Lucey Park, Tuckey Street. www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie Tailteann Games at Elizabeth Fort A fun family event featuring teamwork challenges, playful races and traditional games of agility and skill. Sun March 15, 12pm to 3pm. Free. Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street. www.elizabethfort.ie
A concert which brings the magic of its celebrated collective to the stage with an intimate performance from five standout artists. With sell out concerts and acclaimed festival appearances, the concert offers a unique chance to experience the movement inspiring a new generation of Irish women in music.
Fri March 13, 8pm. €. St Peter’s, North Main Street. www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie
CLLR. FERGAL DENNEHY, ARDMHÉARA CHORCAÍ LORD MAYOR OF CORK
Seamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta Recognised as RTÉ Folk Award for “Best Emerging Artists” 2024, siblings Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta are noted for their sean nós singing and unique arrangements of both Irish and English Language songs. Their mesmerising vocal arrangement and harmonization have captured audiences from the Late Late Show, Other Voices and many more. +353 (0)21 492 4000 /corkstpatricksfestival corkstpatricksfest www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie
Mon March 16, 8pm. €. St. Peter’s, North Main Street. www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie See festival website for more. Information correct at time of print. See festival website for many more events, plus full details of road closures, bus route changes etc. for parade day Supported by Fáilte Ireland € = Fee applies
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