Who’s playing, transport, tickets, venue and essential information for Live at the Marquee Cork 2026.
Live at the Marquee information
Who is playing each night?
Wednesday June 10th – K-Pop Forever! Tribute (extra date added)
Thursday June 11th – K-Pop Forever! Tribute (SOLD OUT)
Friday June 12th – Imelda May
Saturday June 13th – David Gray (SOLD OUT)
Sunday June 14th – David Gray, special guest The Divine Comedy
Friday June 19th – Bell X1, support BABYRAT
Tuesday June 23rd – Two Door Cinema Club (SOLD OUT), special guests Florence Road
Wednesday June 24th – Five, special guest Allie Sherlock
Friday June 26th – Paul Weller
Saturday June 27th – Christy Moore (SOLD OUT)
Sunday June 28th – AJ Tracey
Tuesday June 30th – James Arthur
Thursday July 2nd – Natasha Bedingfield, special guest Stephanie Rainey Friday July 3rd – One Day presents Belters Only, Route 94
Saturday July 4th – Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin’ Beats
Monday July 6th – Kneecap
Tuesday July 7th – Kesha (SOLD OUT)
Thursday July 9th – Tom Grennan
Friday July 10th – James Taylor and His All-Star Band (SOLD OUT)
Saturday July 11th – The Marquee Masters: World Darts Superstars (SOLD OUT) Sunday July 12th – The Marquee Masters (extra date added)
Friday July 17th – Kevin Bridges and Friends
Saturday July 18th – Kevin Bridges and Friends
Tickets here from Ticketmaster and more info on Aiken Promotions.
What’s the venue like?
Live at the Marquee is a purpose-built tented venue in the Docklands area of Cork, on Centre Park Road. It’s been running since 2005 and has hosted everyone from Elton John to Lady Gaga over the years. Capacity is up to 5,000 people per night, so it’s a bigger room than most of the outdoor Dublin venues, with a proper festival atmosphere but under cover.
What else do I need to know?
Gates typically open at 6.30pm, though multi-act or afternoon shows may open earlier. Start times vary by gig, but main acts tend to take to the stage between 8.30pm and 9pm, with sets usually finishing by 10.30pm. Please follow directions from stewards and concert signage on the night.
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Transport – How to get there?
Public transport is strongly advised. Live at the Marquee is about a seven minute drive from Cork city centre in low traffic, or roughly a 30 minute walk from the city, and about 15 minutes on foot from Ballintemple.
Car: Coming from the city, Centre Park Road is the first turn on the left at the Albert Road roundabout. There’s limited on-site parking which must be pre-booked online via Ticketmaster, as spaces sell out fast for busier shows. Multi-storey car parks such as Q-Park City Hall on Eglinton Street are also within a 15 minute walk and a good option to avoid road closures near the venue.
Bus and walking: The venue is close to the Marina and Páirc Uí Chaoimh, so it’s an easy walk from the city centre along the quays for anyone able to make the trip on foot.
What can I bring in with me?
Show your ticket at the entrance for inspection. Security checks are in operation and everyone may be subject to a search as a condition of entry. Bring your bank card, as the Marquee has operated as a cashless venue for several years now.
Food and drink
There are bars in the main tent and an additional outdoor bar area. As well as onsite food vans, the Marina Market and the Black Market, both converted warehouses with multiple food stalls, are within walking distance of the venue. Ballintemple and Blackrock village also have several pubs nearby if you want a drink before the show.
Where is the box office for ticket collection?
A ticket collection point is located near the main pedestrian entrance on Centre Park Road. As always, download your tickets to your phone in advance rather than waiting until the day.
What’s the age policy?
Age policy varies by show, so check the individual ticket page for each gig for the final word. Strict age monitoring is in place and any under-18s attending an over-18s show will be refused entry without refund.
Accessibility
Accessible viewing and facilities are available on site. Contact Aiken Promotions or check the Ticketmaster event page in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements for a particular show.
See our other public info guides to outdoor venues this summer:
Marlay Park | Iveagh Gardens | Live at the Marquee | Malahide Park | Trinity College Summer Series | Aviva Stadium | Robbie Williams in Croke Park | St. Anne’s Park | Fairview Park | Virgin Media Park | IMMA / Forbidden Fruit
