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What’s On
What's on in Bantry
West Cork Music stages concerts, festivals, readings, and events in Bantry throughout the year.
Our three world-class festivals take place each summer: the Chamber Music Festival, the Literary Festival and Masters of Tradition. Aiteall, our singer-songwriter weekend, is on over the October Bank Holiday weekend. And our concerts and gigs take place regularly in venues around Bantry. Keep an eye out for what’s on!
Aiteall Singer-Songwriter Festival
Aiteall – our West Cork Music Singer-Songwriter Festival – is celebrating contemporary Irish singer-songwriters in Bantry over the October bank holiday weekend. Some root their craft in sean-nós and traditional song, while others weave in folk, jazz, electronica, and ambient sounds to take those traditions in new directions.
Spend your days at intimate workshops, pop-up performances, and even a record fair. Check out concerts in the atmospheric settings of St. Brendan’s Church and Marino Church. Then discover gigs and sessions that take you late into the evening. Join us to explore where Irish singer-songwriting is, and where it’s going!
Book single events or order Aiteall day tickets.
Concert Series
Discover live music in Bantry year-round through our eclectic West Cork concert series, which showcases rising artists, celebrated musicians, and talented performers across genres for the enjoyment of appreciative local and visiting audiences.
West Cork Music will be hosting the brilliant Vanbrugh & Friends on Sunday 15th November for a very special concert celebrating romantic masterpieces by Brahms and Dvořák. This concert is coming to Bantry as part of the National String Quartet Foundation Autumn Tour
Our West Cork Festivals
Find out what’s on at West Cork Music’s renowned summer festivals, where writers, readers, musicians, and emerging artists come together in a vibrant celebration of culture and ideas.
Across 23 days of remarkable festival programming, immerse yourself in memorable performances, readings, workshops, talks, and conversations, as captivating chamber music, trad, books, and ideas come to life against an inspiring Bantry backdrop.
Join & Support
West Cork Music has been developing world-class musical, literary, and artistic experiences, and nurturing emerging talent, for over 30 years. Make a donation, become a Friend, or sponsor WCM to help us build on that important work.
Fringe & Family Events
Take part in fun, hands-on, and free events for people of all ages that connect you with words, music, ideas, as well as West Cork’s beauty and creative communities.
Fringe Events
Our free fringe events bring timeless music and exciting ideas to stunning locations across West Cork.
Family Events
Our family events bring wonderful stories and thrilling music to audiences of all ages.
Masterclasses
Gain a deeper understanding of classical music at the Chamber Festival’s masterclasses. Drop in to watch young chamber musicians and emerging composers refine new works and strengthen their skills, guided by celebrated composers and established performers.
Long part of the West Cork Music Festival programme, these masterclasses play a vital role in supporting the vibrancy of the classical music scene in Ireland. They provide a wonderful opportunity for knowledge-sharing, professional development, and support for emerging musicians too.
Workshops
Take time to nurture your creativity and deepen your understanding of the writing world at the West Cork Literary Festival. You’ll find author-led workshops, practical professional supports for writers, and a vibrant literary festival community ready to surface and celebrate new voices.