Cork City Council and The Good Room present Magic Nights by the Lee at Cork City Hall, a very special late-night free event bringing together some of Cork’s most legendary artists with some of the freshest sounds by contemporary musicians from Cork City and County. Funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Cork City Council, this extraordinary audio-visual feast will celebrate the history and culture of Leeside music and arts.

The programme includes

Doors Open
9.00pm

Stevie G presents  Minnie Marley, Kestine, Yesunia, Salamay & King koko
9.15pm -9.40pm

John Spillane & Doireann Ní Ghríofa with special guests
9.45pm-10.20pm 

Brian Deady
10.30pm-11.00pm

Fish Go Deep with Conal Creedon
11.00pm- 12.00am

FishGoDeep are joined by Conal Creedon for a composition that was commissioned for Magic Nights by The Lee in 2021 as they showcase music from their own back catalogue of productions and tracks that they have created over the last 25 years. John Spillane, Cork’s finest troubadour has teamed up with poet and novelist extraordinaire Doireann Ní Ghríofa for a special show exclusively for culture night having created new collaborations specifically for this event.

Brian Deady, the Skibbereen soul singer, joins the show with alternate versions of some of his biggest hits whilst unleashing new creations on the night. Stevie G with Minnie Marley and Kestine will bring some Hip Hop and urban flavours to the proceedings showcasing two of Cork’s freshest rising stars. For the last 30 years Stevie has been at the forefront of the Cork club and radio scene with his Black on Red show on Redfm celebrating 20 years this year.

No booking required. Limited seating (Balcony). Entry may be limited at busy times and your patience is appreciate.