Festivals in Cobh
Lift your spirits and visit our vibrant maritime town in County Cork to experience for yourself one of our exhilarating festivals. See how Cobh comes alive with music and song, entertainment, activities and fun for all the family!
Cobh Calls you to our Festive Events!
The Summer Swing Series
Summer Swing Series - Free Concerts All Summer Long!
Over 22 bands will perform an array of music in the bandstand in Kennedy Park (locally known as The Prom) from May 28th to August 28th on Sundays.
A variety of concerts from swing, blues, rock and traditional music will be performed.
Festival on the Hill July 1st-3rd 2011
Family fun for all including "Big Breakfast", Bingo, Kids Art Competition, Eating Competition,
Tug-O-War, Festival Queen: Mayor, Mini Queen and King, Local Bands
and Car boot Sale and much more.
The Cobh Peoples Regatta 12th – 14th August
Three fun filled days of free entertainment for all the family!
A huge array of fun events, sailing and rowing races takes place with dancing, food & craft stalls and live music. Friday features the Festival Queens, races, busking, live music & dancing. Saturday is Kiddies day with fancy dress and the mini queens. Sunday – the free family day, will see the tug of war, crab fishing, trawler racing, parades, presentations, dancing and more – all culminating in a magnificent fireworks display.
More info here
Cobh Blues Experience 23rd-25th September 2011
Blockbuster Blues All Over Town!
Cobh comes alive to the rhythm of the blues with bands playing in 8 pubs plus all the hotels in Cobh for 3 whole days! Saturday will be a family day with live music playing on the Prom and many other features including music workshops for minors at the Sirius Arts Centre.
More info here
For further tourism information on Cobh:
Tel: +353 (0)21 4813301
East Cork Tourism: www.eastcorktourism.com
Cobh & Harbour Chamber: www.cobhharbourchamber.ie
Cobh Tourism: www.visitcobh.com
