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The High Kings

The High Kings, known for their electrifying live performances, marked by rich harmonies, masterful instrumentation, and an unmistakable passion for their craft are excited to return to Cork in 2024.

Following an epic world tour and the release of their highly anticipated 8th studio album The Road not Taken as well as unprecedented streaming numbers, ‘Ireland’s leading folk band’ have once again captured the hearts of fans across the globe with their spellbinding melodies. Marking 15 years together, their world tour, which sold out venues across Australia, Canada, Germany, Benelux, UK and the UAE as well as 3 tours of the USA, was met with resounding success, leaving audiences in awe. The band’s ability to continue to bridge cultural gaps and connect with fans on a profound level is a testament to their unique blend of traditional Irish folk music and contemporary sensibilities.

Now, as they prepare to embark on their latest musical adventure, The Road Not Taken Tour, The High Kings are poised to continue their reign as ambassadors of Irish folk music. This tour promises to be a celebration of their remarkable journey. The Road Not Taken Tour will take audiences on a captivating musical odyssey, featuring beloved classics and new tracks from their latest album.

Cork Heritage Open Day Tour

Cork Heritage Open Day

Cork Opera House has a long and glorious history of culture and architecture.

Now as part of Cork Heritage Open Day you have the opportunity to learn a little bit more about us with a free guided tour! Learn all about our history, our building, and our very own Opera ghost as part of this wonderful day of learning, fun, and exploration.

Cork Heritage Open Day is organised by Cork City Council in partnership with the Heritage Council and marks the start of National Heritage Week in Cork City.

National Heritage Week will take place from August 12-20th 2023.

Red Hurley & Friends

Red Hurley is considered to be one of the finest performers Ireland has ever produced. His signature rich powerful voice, relaxed charm and energetic stage shows have captured the hearts of audience’s everywhere. Performances throughout Europe and the United States have firmly established him as a truly exceptional entertainer.

Red’s guests on the night will be the Sea of Change Choir and Stephanie Hurley.

Hilary Rose presents the Live Wild Podcast – In Conversation with the cast of The Young Offenders

The Live Wild podcast hosted by Hilary Rose is proud to present a conversation with the cast of The Young Offenders.

This live podcast offers a peek behind the curtain of the multi-award winning TV series and movie that gave birth to some of the nation’s favourite TV moments and characters.

In this live show, Hilary Rose who plays Mairead in The Young Offenders, chats to her co-stars about the making of the series, their favourite funny moments and the ups and downs of life on Cork’s favourite TV show!

 

David McSavage

David McSavage returns to Cork Opera House with his hilarious brand of stand-up comedy. Best known for his RTE series, The Savage Eye, David presents a brand new show, If That Makes Sense . . .  featuring some old favourites.

David has performed in many national and international comedy festivals, and his street performances of improvised songs are loved by audiences up and down the country.

An Audience with Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

With over 250 appearances, 151 goals and 14 titles lifted during their time at the club, these two Celtic heroes have cemented themselves in history.

The evening will kick off with a live and unfiltered interview hosted by the fantastic Jed Stone. The legends will talk openly and honestly about their time at the club, the highs, the lows and the ins and outs of the Celtic Park dressing room. During the second half of the evening we will open up the floor to you for our audience led Q&A, this is your perfect chance to ask the guys something about their careers or the teams they played in or to get their opinions on Ange Postecoglou and the current crop of stars.

There are a limited amount of VIP tickets for this celebratory event, which include a meet and greet plus professional photograph with the legends, plus the bonus of premium seating for the show.

Seanie Buttons Presents… Bar Italia + Pebbledash

Bar Italia, is a London-based band composed of Nina Cristante, Sam Fenton and Jezmi Fehmi.

Since 2020 the band have released multiple albums, EPs and singles through World Music. 

They have been noted as a “new act to watch” by The Face magazine and the #1 “rising star to look out for in 2023” by The Times. As well their 2022 EP CDR was placed at #1 on Gorilla vs. Bear‘s list of the best EPs of 2022, and their track “Miracle Crush” was placed at #13 on Crack‘s list of the 25 best songs of 2022.

Laoise Leahy

Blending a lifetime of eclectic influences, including artists such as Esperanza Spaulding, Laura Mvula, Beady Belle, Jazzmeia Horn, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, Al Jerreau, Herbie Hancock, and many others, Laoise’s music weaves strands of jazz, soul, pop, blues, rock, and electro driven by lyrics concerned with human circumstances and experience, always approached with a spirit of realism, empathy, humour, and hope.

Throughout Laoise’s residency, her accompanying ensembles and programmes will rotate where Laoise will be accompanied by a variety of world class jazz musicians and artists such as her band The Johnny Taylor Trio – Johnny Taylor (piano), Barry Donohue (bass), and Dominic Mullan (drums), she will also perform intimate duo concerts with artists such as Cormac McCarthy (piano, composer, arranger) & Jack O’ Rourke (piano & voice).

She will also be joined along the way by some very special guests such as Paul Dunlea (trombone, composer, and arranger) and Nikki Griffin (voice) with more guests to be announced throughout her residency. Laoise will perform a variety of musical programmes to include original compositions and interpretations of jazz standards and much loved songs with some surprises in the mix! With the spotlight on her rich, soulful, tones in these relaxed evenings of music, Laoise is sure to have audiences entranced.

Cork Opera House’s Jazz Artist-in-Residence is supported by The Arts Council.