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Things to do in Cork this weekThursday 15 October

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Best of Cork City Tour

FreeDaily · 2.3 hrs★ 4.8

Narrow alleys, monasteries, historic markets... On this free walking tour of Cork we will discover the history and the most emblematic points of this Irish city bathed by

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FreeLife, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze AgeThu 15 October · Cork Public MuseumEnglish MarketCity Centre · $$Franciscan Well BrewpubCity Centreichigo ichieCity Centre · $$$Sin ÉShandonElbow Lane Brew and Smoke HouseCity Centre · $$Cyprus AvenueCity CentreFarmgate CaféCity Centre · $$Coughlan's LiveCity CentreMarket LaneCity Centre · $$Dwyers of CorkCity CentreLiberty GrillCity Centre · $$Fred ZeppelinsCity CentreSober LaneCity Centre

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

FreeSatCornmarket Street (Coal Quay) MarketSat 17 October · Cornmarket StreetSunThe PianoSun 18 October, 8pm · Cork Opera House · From €32

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Bars, live music and nights out

Mon 5:30pmThe Rock Orchestra by CandlelightMon 19 October, 5:30pm · Cork Opera House · From €43Thu 7pmSambroso All Stars Perform: Buena VistaThu 22 October, 7pm · Cyprus AvenueThu 7pmYussef Dayes : Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026Thu 22 October, 7pm · Cork Opera House · From €50Thu 7:30pmThe Music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with Keyon Harrold and Marcus StricklandThu 22 October, 7:30pm · The Everyman

Walking tours

Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeBest of Cork City TourDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover Cobh with an Independent Local GuideDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Blarney Castle & GardensBlarney Village · From €24Spike IslandCobh · From €28Fota Wildlife ParkFota IslandCharles Fort, KinsaleSummer Cove, Kinsale · From €5Cobh Heritage Centre – The Queenstown StoryCobh

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Cork

FreeCork Walks heritage trailsRoute from Pure CorkFreeCork Marina, Blackrock and Passage Greenway loopRoute from Ring of Cork
New in CorkYour first month in Cork, plannedFour weeks, sixteen small steps: your people, your places and a Saturday routine.For hotels & hostelsRun a hotel or hostel in Cork?List your trivia nights, pub crawls and tours here for free, in front of everyone looking for something to do.

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Cork: what's on, answered

What's on in Cork this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 2 events listed in Cork, including Cornmarket Street (Coal Quay) Market and The Piano. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Cork?

Yes: 2 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 3 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Cork?

There are 5 tours and day trips to book, including Blarney Castle & Gardens and Spike Island.

Where should I eat in Cork?

Local favourites include English Market, ichigo ichie, Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House and Farmgate Café, and for a drink, Franciscan Well Brewpub and Sin É.

Where can I go hiking near Cork?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Cork include Cork Walks heritage trails and Cork Marina, Blackrock and Passage Greenway loop.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Cork and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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