‘One Place and Every Place’

The chamber music festivals that are treasured by music-lovers everywhere share several features – the day is full of music from morning to midnight, the programming repeatedly discovers unexpected repertoire and great but lesser-known musicians, all works are properly rehearsed, there is a strong programme of masterclasses and facilities for young musicians and audiences keep coming back.  These festivals are very often in remote but beautiful places.  This is what we try to achieve in Bantry.

Clonakilty Old Time Fair on Saturday, July 6!

Gallery Asna is delighted to present 'Members Summer Exhibition' -  an exhibition of work by members of Clonakilty Community Arts Centre. This eclectic mix of paintings, prints, ceramics, crafts and sculptural pieces  by West Cork Artists promises to be an exciting and visually delightful exhibition. Each piece is very affordably priced and would enhance any home or business space. 'Members' Summer Exhibition' opens on Sat July 6th at 5.30pm and runs until Sat 27th July.

Now an annual highlight in the Irish literary calendar, the West Cork Literary Festival is a week-long celebration of writing and reading for people of all ages held in Bantry.

Imramma Sister Circle presents 'Cacao & Celtic Kirtan Ceremony'

The West Cork History Festival will take place over the weekend of 9 - 11 August 2024 at the beautiful Inish Beg estate.

For ten days some of the world’s greatest guitarists will descend on a small seaside town in West Cork.