Cork Opera House, Opera house in Cork, Ireland
Cork Opera House stands on Emmet Place with a modern auditorium accommodating 1,000 spectators for theatrical performances, concerts, and dance shows.
Originally opened in 1855 as The Athenaeum, the building endured multiple transformations, including reconstruction after a devastating electrical fire in 1955.
The venue presents performances by Irish National Opera, Cork City Ballet, and international artists throughout the year in its main auditorium.
The facility includes Some Dose Coffee Co. cafe, operates during weekdays, and maintains a smaller performance space called the Half Moon Theatre.
President Éamon de Valera inaugurated the current structure in 1965, following the architectural design by Scott Tallon Walker.
Location: Cork
Inception: 1855
Official opening: 1855
Website: http://corkoperahouse.ie
GPS coordinates: 51.90030,-8.47258
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:19
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