2026 Gala Concerts Announced!

The time has come! We’re thrilled to announce next year’s Gala Concerts programme, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for…

Michela Del Tin
17 October 2025

The time has come! We’re thrilled to announce next year’s Gala Concerts programme, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for our Friends of the Festival throughout the month.

Wednesday 29th April, 8pm: Opening Gala concert with choristers from St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, and Cork Children’s Choir, 8pm, Cork City Hall, Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more

Thursday 30th April, 8pm: Black Voices (UK)
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more

Friday 1st May, 7:30pm: Chamber Choir Ireland
Venue To Be Announced, Cork. Tickets: €30 – Read more

Friday 1st May, 10pm: New Dublin Voices
Venue To Be Announced, Cork. Tickets: €25 – Read more

Saturday 2nd May, 8pm: Fleischmann International Gala
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €20/€25/€30 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more

Sunday 3rd May, 8pm: Closing Gala Concert
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more

As always, the Friend of the Festival package offers exclusive access to the best seats at the lowest prices. You can find the online order form here. To enhance your booking experience, we are pleased to guarantee your preferred seating choice (balcony or parterre for Cork City Hall concerts) until Thursday, 31st October, before general ticket sales open to the public. After this date, Friends of the Festival discounts will still be available, though seat selection will be subject to general availability.

Secure your Single Pass now at the special price of €120 (regular price €195), or share the gift of music with a Double Pass for €200 (regular price €390). This unbeatable value includes all six Gala Concerts and national competitions. Festival Friends also enjoy extra benefits, such as invitations to the Press Launch and Interval Receptions, along with recognition in the Festival programme.

General ticket sales for individual shows will open on 1st November. We hope you’ll join us for another year of magical Gala performances by world-renowned international choral artists!

If you require any additional information, please contact the Festival office at 021 4215125 or [email protected].

Cork International Choral Festival

Bringing Cork to Life With Song Since 1954

29 Apr ~ 03 May, 2026