What’s On at Ballymaloe Grainstore: Your Guide to Live Music, Theatre, Wellness & Fairs in East Cork

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Book Your Tickets

Popular shows, retreats, and festival sessions fill up quickly. Visit the official What’s On Page to reserve your tickets and secure your seats today.

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Discover upcoming events at Ballymaloe Grainstore. From live music and stand-up comedy to artisan craft fairs and restorative yoga retreats, explore what’s on in East Cork.

Set against the rolling countryside of Shanagarry in East Cork, the Ballymaloe Grainstore has become one of Ireland’s most character-filled cultural and entertainment hubs. Originally a 17th-century agricultural store, the venue pairs historic stone walls and timber-beamed ceilings with world-class acoustics, an intimate stage, and a diverse year-round calendar.

Whether you are looking for an evening of live music, a hilarious night of comedy, a restorative day retreat, or Ireland’s premier artisan shopping experience, here is your definitive look at what is happening on our stage and across our grounds.

Ballymaloe Craft Fair

• Dates: 20–22 November & 27–29 November
• Details: Held across two consecutive weekends, the Ballymaloe Craft Fair is an East Cork holiday tradition. With a rotating lineup of over 200 independent Irish designers, craftspeople, woodworkers, potters, and artisan food producers, it is the ultimate destination for conscious Christmas shopping. Visitors can enjoy local food trucks, mulled Ballymaloe apple juice, live demonstrations, and family entertainment.

Live Music, Comedy & Theatre

The Grainstore’s intimate setting brings audiences close to some of the country’s finest performers and storytellers.

• Screening & Dinner: A Sip of Irish (Cork International Film Festival Event)
  • Date & Time: Friday, 13 November | 6:30 PM
  • What to Expect: A special collaboration pairing independent cinema with seasonal dining, celebrating the marriage of Irish culture, storytelling, and local food.
• Phil Coulter — "Gold and Silver Days"
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, 9 December | 8:00 PM
  • What to Expect: Celebrate the festive season with legendary Irish musician and songwriter Phil Coulter as he brings his acclaimed show to East Cork for an evening of timeless melodies, holiday classics, and storytelling.
• Leaving Cert Live: Othello
  • Date & Time: Friday, 22 January | 7:00 PM
  • What to Expect: A dynamic live theatre performance bringing Shakespeare’s Othello to life, crafted specifically to engage students and theatre enthusiasts alike.
• Neil Delamere — "Neil’s on Wheels"
  • Date & Time: Friday, 9 April | 8:00 PM
  • What to Expect: One of Ireland’s favorite stand-up comedians brings his razor-sharp wit and hilarious storytelling back to the Grainstore stage.

Wellness, Yoga & Day Retreats

Surrounded by the peaceful grounds and organic farm of the Ballymaloe estate, the Grainstore provides a serene sanctuary for mindful movement, breathwork, and deep restoration.

• Create Space for Stillness (with Dearbhla Glynn & Nikki Cousins)
  • Date & Time: Sunday, 15 November | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • What to Expect: A restorative day retreat designed to soothe the nervous system through mindful yoga, somatic movement, and quiet reflection.
• New Year Retreat: Pause, Rest & Relax
  • Date & Time: Saturday, 16 January | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • What to Expect: Start the new year with intention. A full day focused on gentle movement, restorative practices, and grounding energy.
• Ballymaloe Spring Yoga Retreat with Dearbhla Glynn
  • Date: 25 & 26 February
  • What to Expect: A multi-day immersive retreat combining invigorating morning flow, evening restorative yin yoga, and nourishing farm-to-table dining.

Art & Gallery Exhibitions

Admission to our gallery exhibitions is complimentary during venue opening hours, giving visitors the chance to experience regional and national visual arts:

• A Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings by Sofia Bury: 3 December – 3 January
• Maureen Roe: 4 March – 31 March
• Niall McCarthy: 4 June – 27 June
• Iryna Harty: 1 July – 18 July

Book Your Tickets

Popular shows, retreats, and festival sessions fill up quickly. Visit the official What’s On Page to reserve your tickets and secure your seats today.

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Planning Your Visit to Ballymaloe Grainstore

• Location: Ballymaloe Grainstore, Ballymaloe House Estate, Shanagarry, Co. Cork (P25 FH67). Just 35 minutes from Cork City via the N25.
• Pre-Show Dining & Drinks: The Grainstore Bar opens prior to performances, serving a curated selection of organic wines, local craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can also reserve pre-show dinners at Ballymaloe House Hotel.
• Parking & Accessibility: Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests, with wheelchair-accessible entrances and facilities.

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