Cork Midsummer Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that uses the city as its backdrop and inspiration. It provides high-quality arts events, both national and international, for audiences of all ages. Its programme provides opportunities for significant public participation and engagement, supports the development of emerging artists across all artforms, and provides a unique platform for work by local and national artists.
Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre – 17 — 18 Jun
An awe-inspiring and heart-warming outdoor show that combines aerial and circus arts with live Irish traditional music and dance.
Midsummer Parade – 18 Jun
The second annual Midsummer Parade will be a riot of colour, celebrating the creativity and diversity of Cork communities.
Islands of Foam – 25 Jun
Cork’s iconic John Redmond Street, Shandon will be transformed with oceans of multicoloured and mesmerising rainbow-dyed foam by German artist Stephanie Lüning.
