The Cork Proms – Kings, Queens and Princes of Pop

Enjoy the music of the Kings, Queens & Princes of Pop!

Curated by Eibhlín Gleeson and Jack O’Rourke.

This unique series of concerts has become a firm favourite with music lovers and Cork Opera House patrons following a number of hugely popular shows over the last five years.

Celebrating Cork’s rich musical prowess, The Cork Proms mixes much of the best in contemporary and classical favourites, featuring the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra under the baton of some of Ireland’s leading conductors. The Cork Proms is curated by a team led by Cork Opera House CEO and Artistic Director, Eibhlín Gleeson and directed by Davey Kelleher.

A sensational celebration of pop royalty at The Cork Proms: Kings, Queens, and Princes of Pop. 

This bold evening of timeless tunes brings the iconic hits of pop legends to life with breath-taking live arrangements performed by a full orchestra and incredible soloists.

Renowned performers Gemma Sugrue, who shot to prominence as a soloist with Jenny Greene & RTE Concert Orchestra, Shobsy (recently signed an international publishing deal with Pangea International Music Publishing), Sexy Tadgh, heralded as Irish Times 50 to watch in 2024 and Lucia Evans, a winner of RTE’s You’re a Star and live vocalist with the legendary Van Morrison.

These wonderful singers will deliver a show-stopping celebration of the greatest hits from some of the world’s greatest performers such as Queen, Prince, Elton John, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson and George Michael. The performers will be accompanied by the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra, conducted by Elaine Kelly (Rossini’s Cenerentola, Puccini’s La bohème, Bizet’s Carmen, Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore and Maria Stuarda), as they salute the iconic sounds of pop legends.

Avail of a €70 SPECIAL (25% saving) if you purchase a ticket to all three of The Cork Proms 2025 shows!

To purchase your three show ticket bundle for €70, please add a ticket from each Cork Proms show to your cart separately. The discount will be applied automatically at checkout. 

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.