2024 Programme

In 2024, Festival Events will captivate audiences with a diverse range of cultural, music, art, and food experiences. Prepare to immerse yourself in vibrant celebrations that showcase the essence of different traditions and contemporary artistic expressions. Join us for an unforgettable journey of creativity and community connection.

Browse through our programme below, or click the button and download a copy of the brochure direct to your device.


Wednesday 24TH

[Pictured above: Greenshine]

11 am

Chalk and Cheese
Bridhaven

12 am

Irish Wheelchair Association Open Day
Gilbert Centre

2pm

Kidz World
Hibernian Hotel

3.30pm

Greenshine
Insomnia Cafe

6pm

Official Opening of the Festival and Art Exhibition
West End Arts Studio

8pm

“Sweets of Sin”
West End Arts Studio

8.30pm

A Festival Selection
31 Bank Place

9pm

Opening Night Concert
Hibernian Hotel


Thursday 25TH

[Picture above: Joanna Foley]

10 am

Blackwater Photographic Society Exhibition
Herlihy’s Centra

10.30 am

Paudrig Leahy
Easons

10.30 am

Singing on the Southside
Foleys Ballydaheen

12pm

Thomas McCarthy
Phillips Bookshop

12pm

Local Heritage Walks
St James Church

13.30pm

Mo O’Connor
The Globe

2.30pm

Joanna Foley Book Launch
West End Arts Studio

6pm

Design your own Tote Bag
West End Arts Studio

8pm

Ferguson, Gleeson and Henry – Bluegrass Concert
Hibernian Hotel

9pm

Ophelia Bennett McCormick
Kepplers Cellar Bar

10pmm

Johnny Bongos “Swan Sessions”
Hibernian Hotel


Friday 26TH

[Picture above: Promo image from Two for the Road showing at the Short Film Programme]

10.30 am

Denim Upcycling Workshop
CANCELLED

11 am

It’s A RAP
CDYS Youth Centre

12.30pm

Graffiti Workshop
CDYS Youth Centre

1pm

Art and Craft Market
St James’ Church Yard

2pm

Cork Stories
Mallow Library

4pm

Writing for the Stage Workshop
West End Arts Studio

4.30pm

Bubba Shakespeare
CDYS Youth Centre

6pm

Short Film Programme
St James’ Church Hall

8pm

Luka Bloom
St James’ Church

10pm

Hot Club De Paris
O’Keeffes

10.30pm

Shelovescalpol
Kepplers Cellar Bar


Saturday 27TH

[Pictured above: Jerry Quigley and the Mystic Blues Band]

9 am

Kinderama with Mel (3-6 years)
St James Church Hall

10 am

Art and Craft Market
St James Church Yard

10 am

Kinderama with Mel (3-6 years)
St James Church Hall

10.30 am

Yoga at the Castle
Mallow Castle

10.30 am

Pied Piper Fancy Dress
St James Church Grounds

11.30 am

Me and the Moon
Hibernian Hotel

12 pm

Mural
St James Church Car Park

12.30 pm

Digital Scavenger Hunt
Festival Office – 49 Bank Place

1pm

Musical Lunchtime
O’Keeffe’s Bar

2pm

Moonshine Balloon Magic
St Marys Church Yard

2.15pm

Mira G – Fire Juggling
St Marys Church Yard

2.30pm

Magnerism
St Marys Church Yard

2.30pm

Face Painting
St Marys Church Yard

3pm

Lewis Barfoot and Band
St James Church

3.15pm

Mira G – Fire Juggling
St Marys Church Yard

3.30pm

Vinyl Junkies
St Marys Church Yard

3.30pm

Lucky Dip Poetry
Main Street

8pm

Trasna
Hibernian Hotel

9pm

True Tides
The Courtyard at The Arches

10.30pm

Jerry Quigley and the Mystic Blues Band
Ocanas


Sunday 28TH

[Social Dancing: Photo by Preillumination SeTh from Unsplash]

10.30 am

Childrens Short Films
Hibernian Hotel

2 pm

Meet your Heroes
Mallow Castle

3 pm

Social Dancing
Hibernian Hotel

4 pm

Outdoor Life Drawing Session
Mallow Castle

5 pm

Rock the Plaza
Town Plaza

6.30 pm

Munster Animation Project
Hibernian Hotel

7 pm

Alan Finn and Friends
Mallow Castle