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#Live At The Marquee

News, views and reviews on some of Cork's social and entertainment highlights of the year.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Michael Moynihan
SMichael Moynihan: Cork county board is all talk no action on Páirc Uí Chaoimh concert potential
Two Rory Gallagher tribute gigs sold out at Marquee in Cork - third date added 
Two Rory Gallagher tribute gigs sold out at Marquee in Cork - third date added 
The Rory Gallagher tribute will take the form of three concerts at Live at the Marquee, with Joe Bonamassa playing tunes from the Cork guitarist's Irish Tour '74 album 

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

The Waterboys back at Live at the Marquee in Summer 2025
The Waterboys back at Live at the Marquee in Summer 2025
Known for their powerful concert reputation, and classic songs such as The Whole of the Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is The Sea and Fisherman’s Blues.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Olly Murs Live At the Marquee Photo by Ray Keogh
Two more acts announced for Live at the Marquee 2025
Meanwhile, tickets for the Rory Gallagher tribute gigs went on sale this morning

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

How Taylor Swift's Era's Tour makeup stays in place all night
Irish Examiner view:  Dublin's concentration of concerts indicative of regional imbalance  
The sheer concentration of those events in the capital — and the crowds attending them — serves to expose the consequences of decades of imbalance when it comes to regional development

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Love is in the air for Tom Odell concert
Live at the Marquee review: Love is in the air for Tom Odell concert
A grand piano was set up on the stage before Odell opened the nearly two-hour set with ‘Loving You will be the Death Of Me’ from his latest album ‘Black Friday’

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Roars of local love for Cork star Flannery
Live at the Marquee review: Roars of local love for Cork star Flannery
Originality and craft of the songwriting are what sustained the power of Flannery's performance

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Spruce-up to Cork’s main street is badly needed and long overdue
S Michael Moynihan: Spruce-up to Cork’s main street is badly needed and long overdue
When this columnist strolled the length of St Patrick’s Street this Monday there were at least fifteen vacant premises along the street

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: Cork singer Lyra brings all the hits to Leeside
Live at the Marquee: Cork singer Lyra brings all the hits to Leeside
Dressed in silver thigh-high boots and a matching bodysuit as well as a scarlet cloak and hat, Lyra ran through some of her most popular tunes, including ‘Lover’ and ‘Falling’

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: Ne-Yo turns back time with moves and swagger
Live at the Marquee: Ne-Yo turns back time with moves and swagger
It was nearly 9pm when Ne-Yo took to the stage as the crowd of mainly women in their teens, early 20s, late 20s, 30s, and 40s jumped in excitement for the RnB singer

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: Bryan Adams brings all the hits to Cork
Live at the Marquee: Bryan Adams brings all the hits to Cork
Seven years on, the groover from Vancouver brought the Marquee through his outstanding back catalogue of rock classics

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Where it is, access, start times, parking, gig list, etc    
Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Where it is, access, start times, parking, gig list, etc    
Ahead of Van Morrison playing the venue, organisers have warned fans that the car park is fully booked. Here's everything you need to know

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Marquee crowd filled with ‘Almighty Love’ for Damien Dempsey
Marquee crowd filled with ‘Almighty Love’ for Damien Dempsey
Dublin folk rocker Damien Dempsey brightened up Live at the Marquee even more on sunny Saturday evening

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee: John Bishop raises the roof with laughter
Live at the Marquee: John Bishop raises the roof with laughter
Liverpool comedian makes grand entrance on a motorbike, the crowd whooping and cheering with delight as he makes his way on stage

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Bicep bring a brilliant sprint finish to a marathon day in Cork
Live at the Marquee review: Bicep bring a brilliant sprint finish to a marathon day in Cork
The Belfast-born electronic duo brought the energy to a new level during their long-awaited return to the Marquee in Cork

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Van Morrison finally brings the sunshine to Leeside
Live at the Marquee review: Van Morrison finally brings the sunshine to Leeside
The audience's attention waned during the first half of Van Morrison's set in Cork — but the veteran rocker dialled it up to eleven when he dug deep into some of his classic tunes

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Gavin James review: Rain fails to dampen spirits for Live at the Marquee 
Gavin James review: Rain fails to dampen spirits for Live at the Marquee 
It was a rainy night in Cork on Saturday, but Gavin James ensured a sunny atmosphere inside the big tent

Sun, 26 May, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: The Coronas love their audience, and the feeling is mutual 
S Live at the Marquee review: The Coronas love their audience, and the feeling is mutual 
The Coronas played a blistering set in Cork on Friday â€” and their fans were with them, note for note 

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Live at the Marquee review: Sweet treat for Sugababes fans in Cork
Live at the Marquee review: Sweet treat for Sugababes fans in Cork
Highlight of the night at the Marquee in Cork was a stirring performance of 'Too Lost in You', the group's biggest ballad 

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Live at the Marquee adds extra date for one act due to popular demand
Live at the Marquee adds extra date for one act due to popular demand
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 25 at 10am

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Live at the Marquee announces another act for its summer 2024 line-up
Live at the Marquee announces another act for its summer 2024 line-up
Tickets are on sale this week

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Live at the Marquee adds a three-time Grammy winner to its summer line-up
Live at the Marquee adds a three-time Grammy winner to its summer line-up
Tickets go on sale next week

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Cork singer Lyra added to line-up for Live at the Marquee 2024
Cork singer Lyra added to line-up for Live at the Marquee 2024
The 'Falling' singer is set to perform at the Marque on Sunday, June 16

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Mobo Awards - Sheffield
Three more acts announced to play Live at the Marquee this summer in Cork
Three more acts have been added to the line-up

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Revealed: New location and first acts confirmed for Live at the Marquee 2024 in Cork
Revealed: New location and first acts confirmed for Live at the Marquee 2024 in Cork
The festival will mark its 19th year in Cork in 2024

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Live at the Marquee review: Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Live at the Marquee review: Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
As this year’s Live at the Marquee season comes to an end, Jenny Greene and the gang make sure it goes out with a bang

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Live at the Marquee review: Lightnin' Rod Stewart brings thunder back to 'the old tent'
Live at the Marquee review: Lightnin' Rod Stewart brings thunder back to 'the old tent'
The Status Orange weather alert could well have applied to Cork's Marina as the veteran rocker brought the thunder on the first of his two nights at the Marquee

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Review: The Waterboys Live at the Marquee - Poetry and folk rock from one of the great live bands
Review: The Waterboys Live at the Marquee - Poetry and folk rock from one of the great live bands
One of the truly great vocalists, Scott is also an excellent guitarist. And he’d need to be. He’s the only guitarist in this band, so he’s on rhythm and lead

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Christy Moore LATM Photo by Ray Keogh
S Christy Moore Live at the Marquee Review: Mercurial magic from the champion of acoustic folk
'Incredible repertoire, but his personality is even bigger than the songs. Down these parts, he can do no wrong,' writes Joe Dermody

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Gig review: Cork's Marquee on fire for songstress Mimi Webb
Gig review: Cork's Marquee on fire for songstress Mimi Webb
UK pop star Mimi Webb didn't let the rain dampen spirits for the young fans at the Marquee 

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Olly Murs Live At the Marquee Photo by Ray Keogh
Live at the Marquee review: Hearts skip a beat as Olly Murs asks 'Will you marry me?'
'It’s the kind of gig I’ll take my mam to,' one concert-goer said as Olly Murs woos and wows his Leeside audience â€” and pays moving tribute to his late friend, Caroline Flack

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Tommy Tiernan LATM Photo By Ray Keogh
Live at the Marquee review: Tommy Tiernan delivers cracking show in Cork
Tommy Tiernan performed at the Marquee's first ever phoneless show, as punters had to place their devices in special pouches 

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Aitch LATM Photo by Ray Keogh
Live at the Marquee review: Aitch has the packed venue 'rapped' around his finger
 British rapper Aitch made his Cork debut with a storming set at a sold-out Marquee 

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

The Frames Live At The Marquee Photo By Ray Keogh
Live at the Marquee review: The Frames are ageing like fine wine 
The band of friends formed a bond with their audience during the first of their two nights Live at the Marquee on Cork's Marina

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

The Renaissance world tour
Explainer: Why big music acts are shunning the Emerald Isle
Beyoncé is among performers not to include Irish shows in her tour schedule

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

June bank holiday: Eight fun things to do in Cork this weekend
June bank holiday: Eight fun things to do in Cork this weekend
From the marathon to the Marquee and much more

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

My Therapist Ghosted Me review: Screams of adoration as Joanne and Vogue wow Cork
My Therapist Ghosted Me review: Screams of adoration as Joanne and Vogue wow Cork
The 2023 season of Live at the Marquee kicked off on Saturday as Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally performed their first of three nights in the iconic Leeside venue

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Live at the Marquee FAQs: Everything you need to know about timings, food and parking
Live at the Marquee FAQs: Everything you need to know about timings, food and parking
As this year's  Live at the Marquee kicks off in Cork, here's the lowdown on what time the concerts start, transport, cashless payments, etc

Sat, 27 May, 2023

'Not a hotel bed to be had in Cork city' as month of concerts at Live at the Marquee and Musgrave Park kicks off
'Not a hotel bed to be had in Cork city' as month of concerts at Live at the Marquee and Musgrave Park kicks off
Live at the Marquee and Musgrave Park gigs worth an estimated €40m to the local economy

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Tommy Tiernan: 'I’m already hosting the Late Late Show, under a different name'
S Tommy Tiernan: 'I’m already hosting the Late Late Show, under a different name'
'The Tommy Tiernan Show that is something I’ve built myself, that follows my own inclination, that follows my own curiosity and my desire to entertain, so it wouldn’t make a fierce amount of sense to kind of do the Late Late as it is'

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Mimi Webb in advance of Marquee gig: 'I’ve been through tough times'
Mimi Webb in advance of Marquee gig: 'I’ve been through tough times'
The British popstar has a new album, and is on her way to play in Cork 

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

The Waterboys to play Live at the Marquee in Cork this summer
The Waterboys to play Live at the Marquee in Cork this summer
Tickets for the Live at the Marquee gig are on sale next week

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

Live at the Marquee 2023: Rod Stewart to return to Cork venue this summer
Live at the Marquee 2023: Rod Stewart to return to Cork venue this summer
Rod Stewart to play venue he first performed at in 2009

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo plays 'one of the most fun shows in my life' in Cork at final Marquee gig of 2022
Olivia Rodrigo plays 'one of the most fun shows in my life' in Cork at final Marquee gig of 2022
Final night of Live at the Marquee 2022 sees Gen-Z superstar perform to adoring fans on Leeside

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

Tommy Tiernan LATM Photo by Ray Keogh
Review: Live at the Marquee welcomes back old friend Tommy Tiernan
It was a joy to see Tiernan back in front of an audience, making people laugh

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022

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