Experience a night of cultural richness at Cork City Libraries this Culture Night.
Enjoy a variety of events, including powerful photo exhibitions, lively circus workshops, choral performances, literary readings, music sessions, and engaging quizzes. Whether you're interested in climate justice, traditional Javanese music, or anime, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant celebration of community and creativity.
Grand Parade Library - Adult Lending
- Choral Performance by Voiceworks Indie Choir: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- 'Cork Stories' Reading: 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
- Elles Mitraillent Exhibition: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Irene Kelleher one-woman comedy performance: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Jimmy Crowley and Eve Telford - Music Performance: 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Grand Parade – Foyer -Climate Justice Now! Photographic Exhibition
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Description: Discover a powerful photo exhibition curated by Trócaire, highlighting the impact of the climate crisis on communities worldwide and the activists fighting for climate justice.
Grand Parade – Carnegie Courtyard - Circus Factory Fun
- Time: Multiple sessions throughout the evening
- Description: Children aged 7-11 can take part in a fun, hands-on circus workshop, trying out activities like juggling, hula-hooping, and acrobatics in a safe environment.
Hollyhill Library - Community Gamelan Workshop with Music Generation & UCC
- Time: 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Description: Take part in a relaxing music workshop with the Cork Community Gamelan. Learn to play traditional Javanese music on metallophones and gongs in these hands-on sessions. Suitable for adults and teens aged 16+
Mayfield Library - Anime Answers Quiz
- Time: 18:30 - 22:00
- Description: Young anime enthusiasts aged 12-17 can join a traditional table quiz featuring eight rounds of challenging questions. Cosplay is welcome, and there will be time for refreshments and socialising
Please note: Filming and Photography may be taking place at this event. Entering the event area will be taken as consent to your image being taken- including images of children / vulnerable persons under your care - and possibly appearing in Cork City Council publications, promotional material and social and print media, and shared with Culture Night partners for similar use. email the organisers should you have any queries