Organised by Munster Literature Centre, the Cork International Poetry Festival 2026 takes place from 12-16 May and plays host to a large number of poetry readings, workshops and prizes.
Events include:
Tuesday 12 May
Farmgate Café National Poetry Award – shortlist to be announced in April
Wednesday 13 May
Stephen de Búrca and Gerard Smyth
7.00pm, Cork Arts Theatre, €5
Moderator: Thomas McCarthy
Thursday 14 May
Christina Hennemann and Audrey Molloy
10.00pm, Cork Arts Theatre, €5
Moderator: Róisín Leggett Bohan
Saturday 16 May
Kevin Graham and Bruce Snider
7.00pm, Cork Arts Theatre, €5
Moderator: David McLoghlin
Kim Moore and Annemarie Ní Churreáin
10.00pm, Cork Arts Theatre, €5
Moderator: Thomas McCarthy
Audrey Molloy Masterclass
9.30am – 12.30pm, Thursday 14 May
Annemarie Ní Churreáin Masterclass
9.30am – 12.30pm, Saturday 16 May
Workshop Booking
To book your place please email info(at)munsterlit(dot)ie or phone +353(0)21 4322396.
