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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours the music, legacy, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody,  One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.

Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night.

Please note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control.

Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Lyrics The Thing – Paul Harrington

Following on from his 2025 sold out show at the National Concert Hall, Paul Harrington is bringing ’The Lyric’s The Thing’ to the Cork Opera House for the very first time.

Paul will be accompanied by Graham Murphy to perform songs and stories chosen from the popular Newstalk weekly radio series ( The Lyric’s the Thing ) on the Pat Kenny show .

Two of Corks finest musicians will be guesting with Paul and Graham as Paul performs while exploring the stories behind some of the most popular songs in music history.

Join us for an intimate evening of music and entertainment.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

K-Pop Forever!

Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert.

Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including: ‘Blackpink’, ‘BTS’, ‘Twice’, ‘Soda Pop’, ‘Golden’ and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party! Amidst a back-drop of world class lighting and effects, K-Pop Forever! takes audiences on a journey that they will never forget. With breathtaking choreography, plus songs inspired by the record-breaking film KPop Demon Hunters, this production is one not to be missed.

K-Pop is taking over the world and THIS is your chance to experience it, live and in person.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Green Room Jazz – Next Experiment

Evolving from the acclaimed CEO Experiment – the project co-led nearly ten years ago by Leopoldo Osio and Peter Erdei that injected a fresh energy into the Irish music scene and collaborated with influential American guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel at the peak of their work– pianist and composer Leopoldo Osio now returns with an exciting new international ensemble.

Joining him are Argentinian saxophonist Gianni Gagliardi, Spanish drummer Gonzalo del Val, his long-time Hungarian collaborator Peter Erdei on bass, and the outstanding Cork-based trombonist Paul Dunlea, brought together especially for this occasion.

Following the success of their album launch at the Bray Jazz Festival in 2024 and a subsequent Irish tour this past February, this performance offers a rare chance to experience the group live.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Green Room Jazz – Estratos

Drummer and composer Diego Joaquin Ramirez brings his sonically adventurous trio Estratos to the Cork Jazz Festival 2025, sharing the stage with his brother, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and producer Sanche Ramirez (Cork IE/Philadelphia USA), and virtuoso keyboardist and arranger Matt Wong (San Francisco USA). Estratos draws inspiration from the sounds & sights of Diego’s childhood in Cork, Ireland, as well as from his family’s deep ties to Native American and Latin American culture.

Influences from traditional Native American percussion, the 2000s math rock scene in Ireland, and the jazz and ambient electronica scene of Diego’s current home in NYC are woven through the fabric of this latest project, resulting in a body of work that’s both deeply personal and brightly inventive. Diego has become a go-to collaborator both in and outside the Jazz world, performing with artists like Carrtoons, Kiefer, Melanie Charles, Wayne Tucker, Marc Cary, and Circuit Kisser, at venues and platforms such as NPR Tiny Desk, The Blue Note, and Newport Jazz Festival.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Green Room Jazz – Fixity

FIXITY is a project formed by multi-instrumentalist and composer Dan Walsh in 2015. The project is based around the impossibility of repeated moments and manifests in solo and ensemble settings with collaborators from throughout Ireland and beyond.

Fixity released a Double LP on Penske Recordings in December 2016 entitled “The Things In The Room” featuring Saxophonist Emil Nerstrand, Guitarist Nils Andersson and Fredrik Persson. The double LP was recorded in a single evening at the historic Tambourine Studios in Malmo, Sweden.

Fixity’s second LP “No Man Can Tell” was released in 2019, also on Penske Recordings. Produced with the Altered Hours’ Patrick Cullen, the album features an extended ensemble of Irish and International musicians collectively interpreting Walsh’s compositions by characteristically ambitious and future-focused means.

To date FIXITY has presented 11 individual releases, also featuring a series of solo-produced and numbered mini-albums.

Since the release of FIXITY8 in 2024 Dan has been performing with a growing pool of collaborators including The Bonk, Junior Brother, Naive Ted and Elaine Howley, as well as embarking on a solo european tour in February 2023 spanning 5 countries.

The next phase of explorations begins this year with new large-ensemble music on the way.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Green Room Jazz – Laoise Leahy

It seems fitting that Cork vocalist and composer Laoise Leahy will officially launch her ‘Breathe In & Let Go’ EP with a special performance in the Green Room, Cork Opera House, as part of the Cork Jazz Festival 2025 as it was throughout her artist residency here in 2023 that these songs and sound took shape and flight.

A native of Cork and a contemporary voice lecturer at MTU Cork School of Music, Laoise has established herself as one of Ireland’s most compelling and versatile vocalists. Known for her rich, soulful tone and fearless improvisation, she has performed and recorded with leading artists on the jazz, soul, folk, and contemporary music scenes, while nurturing the next generation of performers through her work as an educator.

Her debut EP, “Breathe In & Let Go”, produced by Christian Best, represents a new chapter in her artistic journey. The music draws inspiration from the ocean, nature, space, time and the rhythm of breath, weaving together jazz harmony, soul grooves, folk storytelling, and subtle electronic textures. The result is a sound that is deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant.

Speaking about the project, Laoise says:

“This EP grew out of a desire to capture both the stillness and the intensity of being alive – the calm and the chaos. For me, music is about connection, release and freedom, and , in response to the demanding and busy modern world, I wanted this project to embody that.”

For this special 70-minute performance, Laoise will be joined by the acclaimed Johnny Taylor Trio, bringing their incredible studio performances to life alongside reimagined jazz works and spontaneous improvisation.

Audiences can expect a performance that is intimate, expansive, and profoundly moving – a celebration not only of an exciting new body of work and the joy and magic of live jazz, song and improvisation but also of Laoise’s deep roots in the Cork music community.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Mike Denver

Mike Denver, one of Galway’s favourite sons is riding the crest of a wave.

His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South and he is now making inroads in the the UK with some sellout concerts in England and Scotland over the past couple of years.

With his excellent backing band Mike presents a two and a half hour high energy concert show which features all his hits including ‘Tommy K’, ‘Wasn’t that a Party’, ‘Galway Girl’, “Blown Away’, plus hits from the 60’s and 70’s.

Special Guests on the night will be Brendan Shine, Effie Neill and Jack Keogh.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Cork Opera House Christmas Concert

Join us at Cork Opera House for a wonderful evening of sublime festive fare . . .

The annual Cork Opera House Christmas Concert returns this December, featuring some of the seasons most beloved classics accompanied by the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra, under the baton of conductor John O’Brien! This magical event promises to be a highlight of the holiday season, bringing together families and friends to celebrate the joyous spirit of Christmas. The concert will showcase a delightful mix of traditional carols, contemporary holiday hits, and timeless orchestral pieces that will warm your heart and lift your spirits.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Cork Opera House or a first-time visitor, this Christmas Concert is sure to leave you with cherished memories and a heart full of holiday cheer. So, gather your loved ones, don your favourite holiday attire, and join us for a night of beautiful music and festive joy.

Tickets are on sale now, and we encourage you to book early to secure your seats for this popular event. We look forward to celebrating the magic of Christmas with you at Cork Opera House!

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025 – Rejjie Snow

Rejjie Snow is an Irish hip-hop artist and fine artist known for his unique style, sharp storytelling, and global perspective. Since breaking through with his debut EP Rejovich (2013), he’s built an international following with acclaimed projects like The Moon & You (2017), his debut album Dear Annie (2018)—praised with 5-star reviews from The Guardian and NME—and Baw Baw Black Sheep (2021), featuring MF DOOM, Tinashe, and Snoh Aalegra.

Snow has toured with Kendrick Lamar and Madonna, collaborated with Joey Bada$$, Aminé, and Loyle Carner, and partnered with heritage sportswear brand C.P. Company. With hundreds of millions of streams and recognition from Pitchfork as “Ireland’s most promising young rapper,” he remains a powerful voice in international hip-hop.

His latest album, PEACE 2 DA WORLD, reflects a new era of maturity and freedom—shaped by fatherhood and inspired by time spent in Brazil, Lagos, Los Angeles, and beyond. Rich with global influences and deeply personal lyricism, it stands as his most cohesive and confident work to date.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.