Cyprus Avenue: A place where live music memories are made and an integral part of Cork

Music
31 Mar 23

Soda Blonde at Cyprus Avenue. December 2021. Copyright Celeste Burdon.

Ireland has long enjoyed a special relationship with live music. That's why, as part of a special feature, we're celebrating the venues that provide a crucial platform for Irish and international acts to share their music with gig-goers right across the country. Next up, we're heading to Cork...

CYPRUS AVENUE
Caroline Street, Cork
Tel: (021) 427 6165
cyprusavenue.ie

Situated just above The Old Oak, Cyprus Avenue has become an increasingly popular spot in the city since it opened its doors back in 2003. A place where live music memories are made, it’s an integral part of Cork and the place to be if you want to see local acts, established artists and the hottest new bands on the verge of a big breakthrough. They opened a second space, the intimate 80-capacity Winthrop Avenue, in 2019.

Watch Orla Gartland perform 'Figure It Out' at Cyprus Avenue below:

Capacity: 500

Recent gigs: Nell Mescal, Biig Piig, Talos

Upcoming gigs: Kíla (March 31), Moncrieff (April 12), M(h)aol (April 13), Peter Doherty (April 15), Peat and Diesel (April 20), Damien Dempsey (April 21), Lisa McHugh (April 22), David Keenan (May 6), CMAT (May 12 & 13), Pretenders (May 20), Jealous Of The Birds (June 6), Billy Bragg (November 20)

Read our full Venues Feature here.