Line-up revealed as Magic Nights By The Lee returns to Cork with pop-up nightclub
A one-of-a-kind pop-up nightclub will appear in Cork this summer as Magic Nights By The Lee returns.
Taking place at the Lee Rowing Club in Cork's Marina over two weekends, a lineup of international DJs, Irish legends, and local crews will perform under the stars on August 8 –10 and August 15 – 17.
Hot Chip frontman Alexis Taylor kicks off the series on August 8 with a DJ set, joined by genre-blending maestro Arveene for a night of groove.
Alexis Taylor
Deep house pioneer Shane Johnson of Fish Go Deep returns for a set that promises depth and soul. He's joined by Waterford's Get Down Edits, with slick disco edits and funk-infused selections.
On Sunday, August 10, Cork party-starters Sunday Times take over, navigating a journey from jazz, funk, and soul through to deep house and electro with pure, dancefloor-focused joy.
Celebrated DJ and storyteller Dónal Dineen brings his Backstory night to the Lee on Friday, August 15, joined by sonic explorers Hewan Mulugeta and J Bosteels. Together, they'll spin a global tapestry of rare grooves, leftfield funk, and deep vinyl treasures.
DJ and storyteller Dónal Dineen
Cork's Rise Up marks 15 years of uplifting sound with residents Jonezy and Benji Revelation, joined by Limerick crew RootsFactory and vocalist Eva Keyes for heavyweight bass, roots vibrations, and conscious energy all night long.
The final night will see beloved '90s Cork club night Mór Disco return for its second outing at the Lee Rowing Club. With Stevie G and Angi behind the decks, get ready for dazzling disco, intergalactic grooves, and torch songs galore.
Pure dancefloor euphoria awaits.
'Magic Nights is all about the atmosphere — the music, the community. You won't find this kind of setting anywhere else,' say event organisers The Good Room.
Tickets available at magicnightsbythelee.com.
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