Culture Night Cork County 2024
As well as a huge array of events taking place from 4pm, this year sees two special late night music experiences taking place at Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh featuring the Electronic Music Council, and Connolly’s of Leap with a host of musicians and DJs from Ireland and Cork alongside international guests. Among the artists performing, Connolly’s of Leap presents Icelandic composer JFDR and former Underworld musician Darren Emerson.
Other highlights of the night include:
- Acclaimed Australian drummer Jim White and American guitarist Marissa Anderson at Debarras’s Folk Club Clonakilty presented by the Clonakilty Guitar Festival
- A big and bright multicultural celebration of dance, music and arts by Carrigalive on the streets of Carrigaline for all the family
- The Fermoy Concert Band and Fermoy International Choir joining together for an hour of entertainment at the old ESB yard
- A series of Kinsale Voices Community Choirs performances for residents of elder care facilities
- A behind the scenes tour of the newly reopened Briery Gap Cultural Centre in Macroom
- An outdoor cinema extravaganza screening of Mamma Mia 2 with live Abba music at Mallow Castle
- the Breaking Bread Exhibition in Skibbereen exploring memories and food culture of local refugees
- A host of fascinating explorations of the social history of Youghal in various locations
- Traditional music, song, dance, and Irish language poetry in Gadaí Dubh Books in Baile Bhúirne
- An interactive workshop on Music around the World for ages 7-12yrs in Passage West
- And lots more fun and surprises to be discovered.
Programmes take place in 17 hub areas of Baile Bhúirne, Bandon, Bantry, Carrigaline, Charleville, Clonakilty, Cobh, Fermoy, Kinsale, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton, Mitchelstown, Passage West, Skibbereen, Watergrasshill, and Youghal as well as surrounding areas and the islands off the coast of Cork.
About Culture Night
The annual, national Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today; connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and opening up pathways to ongoing engagement.
Date: Friday 20th September 2024
Time: 4pm until late
Location: Venues and areas across Cork County
Cost: All events are free. Booking required for certain events, see website for more info.
Website & Programme: www.culturenight.ie / www.culturenightcorkcounty.ie