The Cork Jazz Festival is one of those events that goes into the calendar every year as being something to look forward to. Cork city really comes alive around this time of year and there is a real buzz around the place. Ther
e is jazz played in pubs all across the city as well as in some other venues. Some stuff you have to pay to go to, others are free to enter. Some of the best jazz can be seen in the Metropole Hotel in the afternoons so its always worth going there. Even if you dont like Jazz i would recommend going out just for the buzz around the city that weekend. read more >>