2025 will be a landmark year for the Cork International Choral Festival, marking its 70th edition. The festival will take place from Wednesday, 30th April to Sunday, 4th May 2025 across the city and county, bringing Cork to life with colour, vibrancy, and song.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Gala Concerts programme earlier than ever, along with an exclusive pre-sale period for our Friends of the Festival throughout October.
Wednesday, 30th April, 8pm: Opening Gala, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius
East Cork Choral Society, Guinness Choir & Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra, Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more
Thursday, 1st May, 8pm: Syng Selected (Denmark)
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €25/€30/€35 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more
Friday, 2nd May, 7:30pm: Chamber Choir Ireland
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork. Tickets: €30 – Read more
Friday, 2nd May, 10pm: Cappella Pratensis (The Netherlands), Josquin in Rome
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork. Tickets: €25 – Read more
Saturday, 3rd May, 8pm: Fleischmann International Gala
Cork City Hall. Tickets: €20/€25/€30 (back parterre/front parterre/gallery) – Read more
Sunday, 4th 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].