Top Picks for Cork Culture Night 2024
Each year, Cork transforms into a vibrant cultural hub for Culture Night, and 2024 promises to be one of the most exciting yet. On September 20th, the city will come alive with free events, exhibitions, performances, and tours that celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Cork. Whether you’re new to the city or have lived here your entire life, Culture Night offers something for everyone. To help you make the most of this incredible evening, we’ve gathered our top picks for Culture Night 2024 in Cork!
1. Open Streets x Culture Night
Cork’s streets will come alive with Open Streets x Culture Night, a transformative event where parts of the city center are closed off to traffic and opened up for pedestrians to enjoy a festival-like atmosphere. From 5 p.m. onwards, key streets will be filled with street performers, artists, musicians, and creative installations.
The idea behind Open Streets is to create a shared urban space where the community can interact with art in the open air, and this year, the event will feature interactive performances, live music, pop-up art exhibitions, and activities that invite passers-by to get involved. The event also includes street theatre and dance performances, making it an exciting, family-friendly evening where everyone can experience Cork’s culture in the heart of the city.
Here are the mian locations:
- North Main Street
Play Street 5 -7pm
- Cornmarket Street
Play in the dark 6-9pm
- St Patrick’s Street
3×3 Basketball 4-10pm
- Grand Parade (not closed to traffic): 3×3 Basketball from 4pm
Take a look online for more info by clicking here.
2. Mockie Ah! : Camp Culture
For those looking for something bold, fun, and fabulous, Mockie Ah! : Camp Culture is a must-see! As Cork’s biggest and best drag collective, Mockie Ah! is known for delivering high-energy performances, and this Culture Night Late event will be no different. Join our queens as they pay homage to their camp icons and queer favourites and meet a variety of very special guests from the worlds of burlesque, comedy and live music. Showtime 8PM at The Everyman
Expect an unforgettable evening full of camp classics, comedic routines, lip-sync battles, and interactive games, all led by Cork’s fiercest queens. Camp Culture celebrates everything quirky, fun, and over-the-top, and is the perfect way to close out your Culture Night festivities.
You can see more information by clicking here.
3. Crawford Art Gallery – Late Night at the Gallery
One of Cork’s premier cultural institutions, the Crawford Art Gallery, will be opening its doors late for Culture Night 2024, offering a rare chance to explore its extensive collection of Irish and international art after hours. This is a great opportunity to take in both contemporary and classical works in a relaxed and intimate setting.
On the night, visitors can enjoy special tours, drop-in art workshops, and live music as part of the gallery’s evening programme. Late Night at the Gallery is perfect for art lovers looking to experience Cork’s creative side in a beautiful, historic venue. Whether you’re interested in modern art installations, traditional painting, or simply looking for a quiet, reflective space to end your evening, the Crawford Art Gallery has something for everyone.
You can find more information on their website by clicking here.
Here are a few extra’s from the Culture night Instagram page:
Thats all from us this week, if you would like to come to Cork to study English knowing you can take part in all our amazing festivals year round, you can contact us by clicking here.