Marquee, Musgrave Park, and more... the biggest and best gigs in Cork this summer
JUNE
Macklemore
Thursday, June 5, Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park)
Macklemore will make a highly anticipated return to Ireland with two dates this summer. Special guest RUDIM3NTAL will join the multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning rapper in Cork and Dublin.
The Corrs
Friday, June 5, Musgrave Park
The Corrs.
After a string of UK and Dublin shows, The Corrs will play two open-air shows in Ireland this summer - Cork on June 5 and Dublin on June 8. Both shows will feature special guest Imelda May and additional support from Natalie Imbruglia.
Stereophonics
Saturday, June 7, Musgrave Park
Stereophonics will take to the stage in Cork to perform live renditions of their top hits such as Dakota, Maybe Tomorrow and Have A Nice Day.
The Saw Doctors
Saturday, June 14, Musgrave Park
Following their barnstorming performance on the main stage at Electric Picnic last year, sell-out shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo and New York's Central Park and an appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show, The Saw Doctors will play Cork on June 14 and Dublin on June 28.
Snow Patrol
Thursday, June 19, Musgrave Park
The release of Snow Patrol's number one new album The Forest Is The Path marks the band's eagerly awaited return after six years. They will take to the stage in Cork on June 19.
The stage at Musgrave Park during a previous gig. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Madness
Friday, June 20, Musgrave Park
The much-loved British band Madness will play Musgrave Park on June 20, just one day after their Belsonic appearance in Belfast. Special guests on the night will be Ocean Colour Scene.
Picture This
Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, Live at the Marquee
The popular Irish band will play two nights at the tented venue in Cork city this summer, having last year performed for an estimated 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast and Cork.
The Coronas
Friday, June 27, Live at the Marquee
Firm favourites among Irish fans, Dublin-based indie-rock band The Coronas will return to play Live at the Marquee following the release of their eighth studio album, Thoughts & Observations, in September last year.
West Cork Chamber Music Festival
Friday, June 26 to Sunday, July 6, Bantry
Every summer, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival brings captivating performances, workshops, and talks by world-class musicians to West Cork. Acts include the string quartet group, Pavel Haas Quartet, pianist Anna Fedorova, and composer Brett Dean.
Christy Moore
Saturday, June 28, Live at the Marquee
Christy Moore performs at Live at the Marquee , at Centre Park Road, Cork on Saturday 15th June 2024. Pic Larry Cummins
One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy Moore returns to Live at the Marquee this June to entertain and connect with his Cork fanbase
JULY
Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers & Chic
Tuesday, July 1, Musgrave Park
Duran Duran will take to the stage at Musgrave Park with special guest singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers and his band Chic.
Joe Bonamassa Plays Rory Gallagher
Tuesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3, Live at the Marquee
American blues titan Joe Bonamassa will pay musical homage to Cork hero Rory Gallagher over three nights at Live at the Marquee.
The Waterboys
Thursday, July 10, Live at the Marquee
The Waterboys, who have been led by Scottish singer/guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way, will take to the stage in Cork on July 10.
Fans at Live at The Marquee last year. Picture: Larry Cummins
Dec Pierce
Saturday, July 12, Live at the Marquee
Dec Pierce's Block Rockin' Beats is a performance of the world's biggest dance anthems, featuring a full live band and special guests.
Olly Murs
Sunday, July 13, Live at the Marquee
Fresh from his tour as special guest to Take That last year, Murs is celebrating 15 'unbelievable years' of doing what he loves with his new tour, which will see support from special guests Blue.
Kingfishr
Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 24, Live at the Marquee
Having recently won the Music Moves Europe Award and having completed a European tour with James Bay, Kingfishr will take to the stage at Live at the Marquee this July.
Amble
Thursday, July 17, Live at the Marquee
Amble's captivating blend of musical storytelling and powerful live sound has won over fans across continents, and now they're set to take their show on the road once more, making the trip to Cork on July 17.
The Mary Wallopers
Friday, July 18, Live at the Marquee
Formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna, The Mary Wallopers began travelling Ireland singing and collecting songs before expanding to the six-piece that has torn up the live circuit over the past three years.
Cian Ducrot
Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, Live at the Marquee
Fresh from his first Grammy nomination as the co-writer of SZA's smash hit Saturn, the Cork singer-songwriter will return home this summer to play two nights at Cork's tented music venue.
D-Block Europe
Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23, Live at the Marquee
With over 50 million records sold and 40 billion streams worldwide to date, D-Block Europe is set to bring their electrifying energy to Live at the Marquee this July.
AUGUST
Public Image Ltd (PiL)
Friday, August 15, Cyprus Avenue
A great chance to see John Lydon and co roll out the post-punk classics in a nicely-intimate venue.
John Lydon and Public Image Ltd (PIL)
Masters of Tradition
Wednesday, August 20 to Sunday, August 24
The five-day festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry features a series of performances covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music.
Other biggies this summer
Forbidden Fruit: Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 1, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
In the Meadows: Saturday, June 7, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Beyond the Pale: Friday, June 13 to Sunday, 15, Glendalough Estate, Wicklow
Charli XCX: Tuesday, June 17, Malahide Castle
Charli XCX.
Kneecap: Thursday, June 19, Fairview Park, Dublin
Zach Bryan: Friday-Sunday, June 20-22, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Olivia Rodrigo: Tuesday, June 24, Marlay Park, Dublin
Dua Lipa: Friday, June 27, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Justin Timberlake: Saturday, June 28, Malahide Castle, Dublin
Lana del Rey: Monday, June 30, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Longitude Festival: Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, July 6, Marlay Park, Dublin
The Wolfe Tones: July 11 & 13, Thomond Park, Limerick
Billie Eilish: Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 July, 3Arena, Dublin
All Together Now: Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, Curraghmore Estate, Co Waterford
Oasis: August 17, Croke Park, Dublin
Oasis.
Robbie Williams: Saturday, August 23, Croke Park, Dublin
Electric Picnic: Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, Stradbally Hall, Laois
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