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Pure Christmas

Cork is brimming with events this Christmas from festivals, markets and ferris wheels to hilarious pantos, theatre and stand-up comedy

Corkmas is Cork City's big Christmas festival and is packed with lots of things to do, see and eat.  The Ferris Wheel is back on weekends from Friday 29 November until Monday 30 December with superb panoramic views of a fully lit up city and beyond.  



Cork City Christmas Market on Emmet Place runs Thursday to Sunday from Saturday 30th November to Saturday 22nd December bringing joy for all age groups with lots of exciting performances from Christmas themed characters, roving musicians and drummers. Complete with wooden chalets offering gifts and snacks, with the plaza transformed into a Christmas village consisting of a broad mix of vendors offering a range of festive delights and artisan crafts. 

Other markets in the city worth checking out are at Nano Nagle on Douglas Street and St. Peter's Cork on North Main Street which will raise funds for Cork Cancer Support. 

All Christmas markets in County Cork are listed here.

Speaking of markets, the mega-popular Marina Market hosts a unique Saving Santa Experience this year as well as a host of events like a performance from the amazing Voiceworks on 21 December. 




In Clonakilty catch the BELIEVE Christmas experience at the Model Railway Village and be sure to visit North Pole Cottage and the Elf Village.


Pantomania
The Cork Opera House and Everyman host traditional pantomimes this year,  Cinderella and Red Riding Hood respectively, and are close to sell outs so get your tickets fast (they’re behind you!). In Macroom, Cinderella also comes to the newly re-opened Briery Gap Theatre.  




For adults only check out The Improv Panto at Cork Opera House - an unscripted show of mayhem where the audience calls the shots or check out some stand-up comedy at Cork's dedicated Comedy Club at City Limits.  

Páirc Uí Chaoimh, a short distance from Cork city centre hosts WinterLee, "an immersive winder wonderland" which includes the very exciting Alpine Skate Trail - a Cork Christmas must-do!



Visiting Santa Claus
Dressed in the red and white of Cork, Santa’s magical omnipresence means there are lots of places to see him around the city and county this year. Check out the Magic of Santa and Wonderlights (pic below) at Fota House near Cobh and the North Pole Experience at Cuskinny.





Up The Walls
When the visit to Santa is done there’s still loads for kids to do in Cork with indoor attractions like climbing paradise Awesome Walls , trampoline mania at Bouncezone , ten pin bowling and laser tag at Planet in Blackpool or at Leisureplex on MacCurtain Street. Meanwhile, Jungle World in Midleton and Monkey Maze in Glanmire are the perfect places to let smaller kids run/climb off that pent-up Christmas energy.


Teens and adults can go karting, drifting or burn off the Christmas excess in sumo wrestling suits at Adventure Park in Watergrasshill and for days with less energy to spend on fun, the city and counties cinemas are all open with the latest movies. 





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Theatre, Pantos and Comedy in Cork This Christmas

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Wed 27 Nov

Wed 27 NovRachel Galvo - The Shite Feminist **extra Date Added Due To..Cyprus Avenue19:00€21
Wed 27 NovStand-up Comedy Club: Low-key FunnyThe Roundy20:30FREE

Thu 28 Nov

Thu 28 NovRachel Galvo - The Shite FeministCyprus Avenue19:00€21
Thu 28 NovStand-up Comedy Club: Thursday ShowcaseThe Roundy20:3010€

Fri 29 Nov

Fri 29 NovFunny Friday SpecialCity Limits20:0020
Fri 29 NovCork Comedy Showcase115 Café & Wine Bar20:00FREE
Fri 29 NovStand-up Comedy Club: Gong Show FinalThe Roundy20:3012€

Sat 30 Nov

Sat 30 NovStand-up Comedy Club: Earlier ShowThe Roundy18:30€10
Sat 30 NovThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sat 30 Nov Fred Cooke and GuestsCity Limits20:0020
Sat 30 NovDancing At LughnasaBallymaloe Grainstor20:0020
Sat 30 NovStand-up Comedy Club: Cork's Primetime Comedy ShowThe Roundy20:3022€

Sun 1 Dec

Sun 1 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sun 1 DecEd Byrne: Tragedy Plus TimeThe Everyman20:00€35

Mon 2 Dec

Mon 2 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Tue 3 Dec

Tue 3 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Tue 3 DecComedy Cavern: Open MicCoughlan's20:30FREE

Wed 4 Dec

Wed 4 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Thu 5 Dec

Thu 5 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Thu 5 DecA Christmas CarolNano Nagle Place19:00€15
Thu 5 DecStand-up Comedy Christmas Party At The Coco Comedy ClubThe Roundy20:3010€

Fri 6 Dec

Fri 6 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Fri 6 DecA Christmas CarolNano Nagle Place19:00€15
Fri 6 DecBest Of Cork Christmas Party SpecialCity Limits20:0020
Fri 6 DecStand-up Comedy Christmas Party At The Coco Comedy ClubThe Roundy20:3020€
Fri 6 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sat 7 Dec

Sat 7 DecStand-up Comedy Club: Earlier ShowThe Roundy18:30€10
Sat 7 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sat 7 DecA Christmas CarolNano Nagle Place19:00€15
Sat 7 DecRoss Browne Plug GuestsCity Limits20:0025
Sat 7 DecStand-up Comedy Christmas Party At The Coco Comedy ClubThe Roundy20:3020€
Sat 7 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sun 8 Dec

Sun 8 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sun 8 DecA Christmas CarolNano Nagle Place19:00€15

Mon 9 Dec

Mon 9 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Tue 10 Dec

Tue 10 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Tue 10 DecComedy Cavern: Ross O'Donoghue & guests Coughlan's20:30FREE

Wed 11 Dec

Wed 11 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Thu 12 Dec

Thu 12 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Thu 12 DecStand-up Comedy Christmas Party At The Coco Comedy ClubThe Roundy20:3010€

Fri 13 Dec

Fri 13 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Fri 13 DecDecember Gatherings and Absences: A Playback Theatre Perform..Quaker Meeting House19:00€10/€5
Fri 13 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20
Fri 13 DecStand-up Comedy Christmas Party At The Coco Comedy ClubThe Roundy20:3020€
Fri 13 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sat 14 Dec

Sat 14 DecStand-up Comedy Club: Earlier ShowThe Roundy18:30€10
Sat 14 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sat 14 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20
Sat 14 DecChristmas Special with Chris Kent and GuestsCity Limits20:0025
Sat 14 DecStand-up Comedy Christmas Party At The Coco Comedy ClubThe Roundy20:3020€
Sat 14 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sun 15 Dec

Sun 15 DecCinderellaBriery Gap14:30€15-€20
Sun 15 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sun 15 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20

Mon 16 Dec

Mon 16 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Mon 16 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20

Tue 17 Dec

Tue 17 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Tue 17 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20
Tue 17 DecComedy Cavern: Test Tube Babies Christmas SpecialCoughlan's20:30FREE

Wed 18 Dec

Wed 18 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Wed 18 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20

Thu 19 Dec

Thu 19 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Thu 19 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20

Fri 20 Dec

Fri 20 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Fri 20 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20
Fri 20 DecBest Of Cork Christmas Party SpecialCity Limits20:0020
Fri 20 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sat 21 Dec

Sat 21 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sat 21 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20
Sat 21 DecChristmas Special with Mike Rice and GuestsCity Limits20:0025
Sat 21 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sun 22 Dec

Sun 22 DecCinderellaBriery Gap14:30€15-€20
Sun 22 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sun 22 DecCinderellaBriery Gap19:30€15-€20
Sun 22 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Mon 23 Dec

Mon 23 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Mon 23 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Fri 27 Dec

Fri 27 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Fri 27 DecFunny Friday Christmas Party SpecialCity Limits20:0020
Fri 27 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sat 28 Dec

Sat 28 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Sat 28 DecThe Improv Panto 2024Cork Opera House22:30€25.00

Sun 29 Dec

Sun 29 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Mon 30 Dec

Mon 30 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Tue 31 Dec

Tue 31 DecThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Thu 2 Jan

Thu 2 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Thu 2 JanComedy Cavern: Katie Boyle Coughlan's21:00€20

Fri 3 Jan

Fri 3 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Sat 4 Jan

Sat 4 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Sun 5 Jan

Sun 5 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Mon 6 Jan

Mon 6 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From

Tue 7 Jan

Tue 7 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
Tue 7 JanComedy Cavern: Coughlan's20:30FREE

Wed 8 Jan

Wed 8 JanThe Everyman Panto: Red Riding HoodThe Everyman19:00From
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