Things to do in Cork, October 2026

October 2026: events in Cork.

Mike Denver

Sat, Oct 10

Mike Denver

Charleville Park Hotel · Cork

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Jazz trio playing in a garden for an audience on picnic blankets — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22 – Mon, Oct 26

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Cork Opera House & The Everyman · Cork

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running