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Since the Crane Lane Theatre opened its doors in the early nougties, it has been the host to some of the biggest names in blues, jazz and indie music, including; New Model Army, James Taylor Quartet, Preachers Son and many, many more.

This exciting birth of a new kind of music venue, at a time of musical revolution in Cork has led to many memorable nights at the Crane Lane Theatre. As well as music, the Crane Lane has seen many great theatrical acts and has been a host venue in celebrating Cork’s most iconic events, including The Cork Jazz festival and St. Patricks Day festivities.

The venue hosts live music 7 days a week, and whether it is the return of the Crane Lane’s original folk and blues acts or tomorrow’s next big thing, we are sure our eclectic mix has something for everyone’s taste .

Date: Wed 15th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

The Watermelons are a 4 piece blues band based in Cork. With a line up, consisting  of drums, bass , guitar and sax, the band boasts some of corks finest musicians. The set journeys from chicago blues to blues rock…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Thu 16th
Mar
Time: 6:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Join us tonight at 6pm for a special pre Paddys  Céilí by the Lee, Cork’s premier Irish dancing experience. Recreate the scenes from below decks in the Titanic, without the sinking feeling! Beginners are always welcome, no partner required. Each…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Thu 16th
Mar
Time: 9:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

The Kates are Mide Houlihan, Liz Clark, Mary Beth O Mahony, Eve Clague & Paula K O Brien. They celebrate the rock Goddesses who have gone before them, torching a trail through a man’s world.

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Thu 16th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

  Serving up a sermon of sultry tunes and bangin’ jams, THE BLACK APPLE BASTARDS will leave you reeling with a euphoric high on the dancefloor, and a pounding headache in the morning. Step up and roll with the Bastard’s…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Fri 17th
Mar
Time: 2:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Award winning Irish group Two Time Polka play a fiery mixture of Cajun, Bluegrass and rock ’n roll music. They are not unknown to spice up their live performances with flavours such as tangos, east European tunes and a handful…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Fri 17th
Mar
Time: 4:30pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Formed originally in 1999 in Cork, Ireland, Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers came about because of their love of the energy, message and fun of ska music. They have shared the stage with such luminaries as The Undertones, Bad Manners, The…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Fri 17th
Mar
Time: 7:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

‘Misneach’ is the kaleidoscopic third album from Seán Mulrooney and his Ireland meets Berlin ensemble. Recorded mostly in Berlin at Impression Studios by Robbie Moore, who also plays in the main four-piece studio lineup with Mulrooney, Earl Harvin (Tindersticks) and…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Fri 17th
Mar
Time: 9:30pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Shakalak is the brainchild of poetician John Cummins and musician Fin Divilly along with fellowmusicians Johnny Jude, Sam Lynch aka ‘Small Bear’, and Padraig Dooney. A love of lyric and melody is the heart of their creativity.

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Fri 17th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Playing the best of indie and rock classics with electro dance, hip hop, ska and all things that make you move!

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Sat 18th
Mar
Time: 9:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

The Hollyz are a well known, hard rocking power trio out of East Cork. Priding themselves on a set comprised of (pre 1987) classic rock belters only! The self proclaimed “Dadrockers” play rock and blues examples from Ac/Dc ZZ Top,…

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Sat 18th
Mar
Time: 11:30pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Mixed and scratched by Fadd Jnr, an alternative musical take on Saturday night club music. Expect classic electro cuts, indie fused pop and a mixture of Rock’n’Roll staples, along with plenty of new upbeat tunes for your dancing pleasure.

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2023
Date: Sun 19th
Mar
Time: 11:30pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Seven piece groove masters, Soul Driven, have been kicking down venue doors all over the country with their hard-hitting, brass-infused mixture of soul, funk, jazz and blues. Whether at the Waterford Spraoi Festival, Guinness Jazz Festival, Dun Laoghaire Festival of…

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Date: Mon 20th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Duo Kate O’Connor and Hugh Dillon, performing acoustic versions of Indie and Pop hits from ‘60s to today!

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Date: Tue 21st
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Have you herd?  We’re MooCow!  A bunch of Cork musicians playing tunes we all grew up with in the 90’s, 00’s, and recent Indie hits too.  Our cattle-log includes the Foo Fighters, Paramore, The Pretty Reckless, Soundgarden, Muse, No Doubt,…

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Date: Wed 22nd
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

The Birdmen are a 4 piece band playing everything from Bob Dylan to The Beastie Boys. Blues/Folk/Rock & Hip Hop. The Birdmen are Stuart Wilde, Herbie Macken, Dan Thornhill & Wally.

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Date: Thu 23rd
Mar
Time: 7:30pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Join us every Thursday at 19:30 for Céilí by the Lee, Cork’s premier Irish dancing experience. Recreate the scenes from below decks in the Titanic, without the sinking feeling! Beginners are always welcome, no partner required. Each week we start…

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Date: Thu 23rd
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Hailing from Galway City, Ol’ Times is a classic rock outfit that’s on a mission to bring rock n roll back to the forefront of music. The band draws inspiration from legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and The…

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Date: Fri 24th
Mar
Time: 9:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Latin night event playing the  best in, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue,Bachata & Samba

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Date: Fri 24th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

JusMe plays an eclectic mix of Hip Hop & R&B, Classic Soul & Disco, 80s Pop, and more, mixed with pitch perfect blends and sharp cuts, The DJ’s DJ who never forgot about the crowd.

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Crane Lane Theatre Event
Date: Sat 25th
Mar
Time: 8:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

WŁOCHATY- bezkompromisowy anarcho punk ze Szczecina związany ze sceną niezależną, alternatywną oraz społecznymi ruchami wolnościowymi i ekologicznymi. Powstał za sprawą Jeża i Fagasa pod nazwą WŁOCHATY ODKURZACZ. Swój pierwszy koncert, na 2 gitary i perkusję , zagrali 1 maja 1987…

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Date: Sun 26th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Moonshine Gladbach: Country Music All Stars are a ragtag bunch of country music all-stars from the south of Ireland playing the songs of George Jones, Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, John Prine and much more!

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Date: Mon 27th
Mar
Time: 9:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Jazz jam session returns on a new weekly night of Monday, hosted by Paul Dunlea. This is the original Jazz Improv in the city and features as part of the  Cork jazz festival every Oct. All players welcome.

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Date: Mon 27th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Hey! Bullfrog are a power trio consisting of 3 of Corks most exciting musicians putting their own twist on classics hits from throughout the decades, expect everything from the Allman Brothers, The Eagles, Nirvana to Stevie wonder , Thundercat, The Beatles…

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Date: Tue 28th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

A new rock n roll/blues trio featuring Brian Hennessy (bass) and Shane Murphy (drums) and Robbie Barron (guitar &vocals ) Playing The Beatles, Neil Young, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher and more..

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Date: Wed 29th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

  About Ricky Lynch For many years, Cork singer/songwriter Ricky Lynch has been electrifying Leeside music lovers with the energy and vitality of his live performances; blending perceptive interpretations of Dylan, Beatles and other classics With self-penned songs, as vivid…

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Date: Thu 30th
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Foot stomping head bopping Rock Band The Hush from Co Cork in Ireland. Performing unique versions of their favorite genres. Rock, Punk, Grunge & Indie  from the 60s to the Noughties. As well as some of there own creations listen…

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Date: Fri 31st
Mar
Time: 9:00pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Latin night event playing the  best in, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue,Bachata & Samba

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Date: Fri 31st
Mar
Time: 11:50pm

Crane Lane Theatre Phoenix Street, Cork City, Cork, Ireland +353 (0)21 427 8487

Playing the best of indie and rock classics with electro dance,hip hop,ska and all things that make you move

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