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Come spend an afternoon immersed in heartfelt melodies and rich vocal harmonies with The Hopeless Romantics, a Cork City–based singer-songwriter trio performing original love songs. Sunday 14 May, 2-4pm An Seomra, Wallis Bar, Midleton Main Street Blending theatrical flair with introspective storytelling, their music is whimsical yet deeply rooted in folk traditions. Each song offers… Continue reading The Hopeless Romantics

While showing us how to bake a cake, Doireann peels back the layers of her life on an Irish farm. Her memory, provoked by the ingredients, recounts a past marked by hardship, murder and intrigue, but ultimately by profound realisation and love.  This play is suitable for anyone with a love for a cúpla focail. Written to be understood, the play is 30 minutes long. It… Continue reading Noggin Theatre Company presents Cáca Milis by Alice Barry

At Midleton Sunday Art Market, you are invited to take part in a free outdoor drawing and sketching demonstration with local artist Maeve O’Keeffe at the Midleton Art Market on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 from 12:00–1:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to bring a pencil and sketchbook and join Maeve as she demonstrates techniques using pencil… Continue reading Free Art Workshop and Live Demonstration

Don't miss this art exhibition curated by fabulous local artist Sue van Coppenhagen Art in the beautiful setting of Cloyne Cathedral. Opening Thursday 8th May, 6pm As part of Midleton Arts Festival 2025 Runs all weekend with music and demonstrations. Friends of Cloyne Cathedral, Ireland. Cloyne Community Cork County Council Cork County Council Library &… Continue reading Cloyne Art Exhibition

SHOP FRONT GALLERY BRINGS ART TO MIDLETON MAIN STREET Our annual street art display is curated again by local artist Toni Walters. Bringing art to Midleton Main Street, Shop Front Gallery is a vibrant and accessible exhibition running from May 16th to 24th throughout the town. Transforming everyday shop windows into curated exhibition spaces, Shop… Continue reading Shop Front Gallery

As part of a community art experience, Festival Faces in Clay invites the public to take part in a unique, hands-on creative event on May 16th from 12pm to 5pm at Susan Herlihy Ceramics, The Square, Midleton. This open, drop-in workshop encourages participants of all ages to create a small clay face, contributing to a… Continue reading Festival Faces in Clay

MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF HIMSELF As part of this year’s Midleton Arts Festival, local artist Gary MacSweeney will present a striking live street performance on Saturday, May 23rd at 12 noon in the heart of Midleton. In this bold and unconventional work, MacSweeney will transform himself into a living gallery by covering his body in… Continue reading Gary MacSweeney

Celebrate Nature, Creativity and Connection A unique, immersive day of creativity and nature-inspired activities with “Weaving Connections” hosted by the Birch Collective. Taking place on Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, this free, family-friendly event will be held at the Midleton Farmers Market and The Lodge, offering a rich programme of hands-on… Continue reading Weaving Connections: Be Creative

Fri 22nd May in MyPlace Midleton with Cork County Council artist in the community with Belinda Walsh Showcasing Young Artistic Talent from Local Schools A vibrant new exhibition celebrating the creativity of young artists across the region will open this May at MyPlace, Midleton, as part of the Midleton Arts Festival. Opening on May 22nd… Continue reading Schools Art Exhibition