REFURBISHMENT NOTICE

We’re embarking on an exciting transformation. From January 6th 2025 to May 9th 2025, our ground floor is undergoing renovation. During this time, the property will not be suitable for wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.  Learn more

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Festivals

Cork Whiskey Fest

Cork Whiskey Fest celebrates Cork’s long history as the centre of the world’s finest whiskey production. Dates: March 21st -23rd 2025

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Cork Pride

Cork Pride 2025 is set to be a celebration of diversity and inclusion this summer throughout the city, taking place 26th July to 3rd August 2025.

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Cork Heritage Open Day

Embark on a historic tour of our hotel on Saturday August 12th, 2024. Venues across the city open for one day only with tours, workshops, music, exhibitions,

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Cork on a Fork

Cork’s most delicious week, Cork on a Fork Fest, will return for five days of feasting and fun from 14th–18th August 2024, supported by Cork City

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Culture Night Cork City

Culture Night returns on Friday 19th September 2025, celebrate the very best of arts and culture with exciting events across the city and county and free

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Spike Island Literary Festival

2025 dates available later this year. Immerse yourself in captivating author-led panel discussions, pop-up readings, or meet a renowned author at Spike Island

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Cork Jazz Weekend

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival takes place over the October bank holiday weekend every year. This year it returns bigger and better than before.

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Cork Film Festival

The 70th Cork International Film Festival takes place from Thursday 6th to Sunday 16th November 2025.

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Concerts, Gigs & Theatre

Everyman Theatre Cork

Everyman Theatre Cork

Cork’s original Palace of Varieties, The Everyman, is a beautiful 650 seat theatre. A listed building, steeped in history. See their upcoming shows here.

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City Limits Comedy Club

Nestled in the heart of the VQ, you will find Cork’s greatest comedy club where comedians such as Tommy Tiernan, Dara O Briain , Colm Murphy and Jason

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Live at the Marquee

Over 20 gigs are held every year at this pop-up Marquee with 4000 seats located in the heart of Cork Docklands. Keep an eye out here for a list of 2025 gigs!

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Live at Saint Luke's

A unique music venue which hosts concerts throughout the year, just a stones throw from The Metropole Hotel Cork

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Seasonal Events

Cork On Ice

Every Christmas, visitors to Cork can don their skates for a chilly experience Ireland’s first Alpine Skate Trail will re-open up in an ‘enchanted

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