Where to go, what to see!

Cork City is famous for its live music and interesting characters. From the Cork Jazz Festival in October to the International Choral Festival in May (and everything else in between) you'll find something for everybody! Take a walk around the city and stop to listen to the buskers on Patrick's Street, or pop into The Corner House for a daytime trad session - if you prefer headbanging and a bit of Satan worshiping, Fred Zeppelins opens at 4 and has an excellent Happy Hour!

Some of our favourite places to check out include:

• The Corner House, Coburg Street: Traditional Irish Music.
• The Roundy, Castle Street: Contemporary Music (Electronic, Jazz Fusion, Alternative).
• Oliver Plunkett Street: Live buskers at most intersections most weekends and evenings.
• Fred Zeppelins, Parliament Street: Alternative Music.

What do Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain and John Spillane have in common?

Besides all being musicians, all of these individuals have played in Cork during their career. Cork singer/songwriter John Spillane can be spotted walking around his native city, where he regularly preforms in a number of intimate venues . Whilst Michael Jackson famously sold out Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 1988 on his "Bad" tour, Nirvana failed to pull in a huge crowd during their support slot for Sonic Youth in Cork nightclub Sir Henry's in 1991. Years later, however, everybody would claim that they were there on the night where an unknown band from Seattle blew everyone away on their way to worldwide superstardom. If they can do it, you can too! Come along and play, or simply check out the local talent at a number of Open Mic nights in the City centre. Our tips are:

• Bru Bar & Hostel, McCurtain Street: Monday Nights.
• Gallagher's, McCurtain Street: Wednesday Nights

Obviously it's one thing reading about it, but another thing to experience it!

Everything in Cork City is pretty close together - this means you can attend multiple venues and take in a wide range of genres in just one night! Plan ahead and check out the free guide that we have compiled to allow you to plan your route through the city. It will arm you with the knowledge that you need to find the historical locations and the best venues to experience the best music that Cork has to offer!

Experience an authentic Trad experience in a rural pub!

If the sounds of the city are too much, hop an a bus out west for a real trad experience. West Cork offers a multitude of options to experience traditional Irish music being played in authentic settings. This isn't just a show for tourists: this is a way of life! Head to Clonakilty for the day, grab a pint of Murphy's in DeBarra's and sit down to listen to the best of Irish music being played by extremely talented musicians in an intimate setting. It's an experience that you won' forget in a hurry and you might even meet John Spillane there too! Check out DeBarra's website for more information, or download our free guide and start planning your trip now!

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