The Cork Proms return in 2025 with three spectacular concert programmes
Saturday & Sunday, 19 & 20 April 2025 (Easter Weekend) | 8pm
Epic Icons of Musical Theatre
Legendary Moments of Love, Loss, Dreams and Redemption
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 | 8pm
The Ultimate Classics
Iconic Masterpieces from Popular Culture
Saturday & Sunday, 26 & 27 April 2025 | 8pm
Kings, Queens & Princes of Pop
Iconic songs by Queen, Prince, Elton John, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson & George Michael
The Cork Proms return in 2025 with three spectacular concert programmes this April, marking a milestone 170th year for Cork Opera House. Over the past five years, this unique concert series has become a beloved favourite among music lovers and patrons alike, blending the best of contemporary and classical music.
Celebrating Cork’s rich musical prowess, The Cork Proms mixes much of the best in contemporary and classical favourites, featuring the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra under the baton of some of Ireland’s leading conductors. The Cork Proms is curated by a team led by Cork Opera House CEO and Artistic Director, Eibhlín Gleeson and directed by Davey Kelleher.
Opening the series is Epic Icons of Musical Theatre – Legendary Moments of Love, Loss, Dreams and Redemption (April 19-20). This concert, curated by Trevor Ryan and conducted by John O’Brien, will celebrate iconic figures of musical theatre, bringing to life unforgettable characters who have defined the stage. From Nancy in Oliver!, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, to Maria in The Sound of Music, this Prom will showcase the magic of Musical Theatre’s most legendary roles.
This will be followed by The Ultimate Classics – Masterpieces from Popular Culture, curated and conducted by Gary Beecher (April 23). This concert will feature music that has become the soundtrack to iconic moments in life and on screen. From the grandeur of the Champions League anthem to the epic strains of Also Sprach Zarathustra from 2001: A Space Odyssey, this concert celebrates the timeless pieces that define cinema, television, and culture.
The culmination of The Cork Proms 2025 will be a sensational celebration of pop royalty, titled Kings, Queens & Princes of Pop – Iconic songs by Queen, Prince, Elton John, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson & George Michael (April 26-27). This bold evening of timeless tunes, curated by Eibhlín Gleeson and Jack O Rourke, brings many iconic hits of pop legends to life with breath-taking live arrangements performed by a full orchestra and incredible soloists.
“The Cork Proms 2025 will be a highlight in our special 170th anniversary year,” said Ms Gleeson, “set to be an iconic and unforgettable celebration of music from musical theatre, popular culture, and pop legends! We’re thrilled to showcase the icons that have shaped our world, offering spectacular performances that celebrate the best of these legendary figures. With our beloved Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra and some of Ireland’s finest conductors and soloists – these concerts will be very special.”
Tickets are available from corkoperahouse.ie and Box Office (021) 4270022