7 of the best festivals, concerts and exhibitions happening around Ireland this weekend
By Sarah Gill
09th Jun 2023
09th Jun 2023
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Has the good weather and undeniable feeling of summertime in the air made it impossible for you to stay home on the sofa? Same. Here’s a roundup of the best events happening this weekend, from 9-11 June.
Cork Harbour Festival
Until 11 June, various locations across Cork City and Harbour
Returning from 2-11 June with more than 80 amazing events in a dozen beautiful locations across Cork City and Harbour, Cork Harbour Festival is a celebration of Cork’s unique maritime heritage as the second largest natural harbour in the world. Festival visitors can explore the history, heritage, and the stunning landscapes of Cork Harbour. From on-the water adventures to music, art, poetry, workshops, talks and seminars and family-friendly events, there is something for everyone.
Carlow Arts Festival
Until 11 June, various locations across Carlow
Beginning in 1979 as a community initiative, celebrating Irish heritage through Irish language, poetry, music and dance, Carlow Arts Festival has grown from strength to strength over the many years, and this year is no different. Presenting a kaleidoscopic programme of works by local, national and international artists, across a variety of artforms including dance, street arts, spectacle, literature, circus, visual arts, film, music and theatre, the organisers work with artists and communities throughout the year to create new work that informs, diversifies, and strengthens the annual festival programme.
Bulmers Secret Orchard: Aonair
Friday 9 June, The Reg, 2 The Mall, Waterford
Continuing a gig filled summer of Bulmers Secret Orchard gigs, this free event takes place in The Reg, Waterford, and the headlining act has been revealed as the amazingly invigorating, Aonair, with special guests Molumby and Rachel Mae Hannon. Click here to register and grab your free tickets and keep abreast of more Secret Orchard gigs happening throughout Ireland over the coming months.
Cruinniú na nÓg 2023
10 June, various locations around Ireland
A day of free creativity for children and young people, Cruinniú na nÓg sees young people and families come together to enjoy a wide range of creative activities featuring everything from workshops and tutorials to recitals and readings in every city, town and village across the country. Fun, free, and utterly creative, this year’s events include graffiti art workshops, stop-motion animation, coding, and architecture workshops
Tradition Now
10&11 June, National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
The National Concert Hall, together with the Arts Council, present the 11th instalment of the Tradition Now Series this weekend. This summer’s edition features main stage performances by Dublin folk act A Lazarus Soul, and a special one-off concert, Reflecting Migrations, in association with the Irish Traditional Music Archive, celebrating the living tradition, with Steve Cooney, Nava, Moxie, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, John Blake, Brían MacGloinn and Jesse Smith, Kseniya Rusnak, Esosa Ighodaro and more.
muscle: a question of power
Until 20 August, Crawford Art Gallery, Emmett Place, Cork
Created by Anna Furse, ‘muscle: a question of power’ is an immersive experience that takes visitors on an audio-guided journey through Crawford Art Gallery’s historic collection of Canova Casts followed by a short film screening in the adjoining Project Room.
Buds and Blossoms: Laois Gardening Festival
11 June, Spink Community Grounds, Abbeyleix, Laois
From top gardening speakers and leading plant specialists to local food producers and entertainment zones, Buds and Blooms Gardening Festival has it all. Providing a rare opportunity to hear some of Ireland’s leading gardening experts in one day, at one venue, find out more here.
Featured image via Carlow Arts Festival
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