Cork On a Fork Festival 2026

The first exciting events have been announced for Cork on a Fork Fest 2026, which returns from August 12th to 16th 2026 with a five-day celebration of Cork’s rich and unique food culture.

Now in its fifth year, the festival is a much-anticipated highlight of the summer calendar, showcasing the people, produce, and passion behind Cork’s dynamic food scene. The city-wide programme features over 100 events, including pop-up feasts, chef collaborations, free cooking demos, street events, food trails, foraging walks, bite-sized talks, and a wide range of family-friendly activities.

Most local produce is available at the iconic English Market in the heart of the city centre. Restaurants and cafés can order fresh ingredients and receive them within minutes, a treasured aspect of Cork’s food scene. As a key provisioning centre for centuries and now a destination that attracts chefs from all over the world, Cork blends local traditions with global flavours, creating a dynamic multicultural culinary landscape.

Organised and supported by Cork City Council in partnership with local businesses, the event is supported by key partners including Fáilte Ireland, Pure Cork, Cork Airport, Cork Business Association, IHF Cork, the Irish Examiner, and Cork’s RedFM, along with a host of private sponsors.

Don’t miss one of Ireland’s most exciting food festivals as some events will sell very quickly.

For more information and to book tickets please see our Eventbrite Page here.