What makes it 79% Kids-Friendly: Christmas pantos, Peppa Pig and relaxed performances cater to under-12s, plus free buggy parking and a changing table; narrow aisles and late endings can tire or overstimulate young children.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time for a 90–120 min show, lobby exploration, and a snack break without rushing young children.
Attend a children’s show:
Catch the Christmas Panto or licensed kids’ productions like Peppa Pig and Bluey.
Tip: Book tickets early to secure family seats and arrive 30 min before show to use the buggy-parking area.
Enjoy a Relaxed Performance:
Experience lower sound levels, dimmed house lights and trained staff support.
Tip: Choose a matinee slot for a quieter crowd and bring a familiar toy or blanket for your child.
Foyer café break:
Grab coffee, hot chocolate and pastries at Some Dose Coffee Co. in the entrance foyer.
Tip: Order a pastry for each child and use the bright foyer space for a quick stretch before the show.

Teresa
I watched The Rocky Horror Show this weekend and it was absolutely fantastic. Lovely building, and a really great show. My only gripe was that there was no photography allowed, (until the end of the show anyway). I think that this should be clearly stated on a sign for example to prevent embarrassment, as the steward was aggressively flashing his light to shine attention on me when I tried to tak...
Thomas Fitzgerald
What a building. Great place to attend a concert plenty of places to wait for the concert to start before you go into the main hall. The bar upstairs is large with excellent seating there to lovely view of the River Lee out the windows. Can't fault this venue. Drinks prices are not extortionate either. will be watching out for other up coming concerts there. Chris de Burgh concert was amazing.
NS NS
We've been to Cork Opera House a few times, and we always enjoy our shows there. While it's a fantastic venue with great atmosphere, in my opinion, it could benefit from a few upgrades compared to places like the National Opera House in Wexford. That said, we had a wonderful time at The High Kings show – the performance was excellent, and the venue still offers a great experience overall. We'll de...
Tom Hallahan
This was our second trip in as many weeks to see the the 2024 offering of the improv adult panto. The concept is that the audience choose a panto from a list of nine pantos firstly. This selection process is all done by a measured loudness of popularity roar for each option. Then the audience is invited to decide which of the main five cast members plays each of the five principal roles in whateve...
Aleksandra Kupiec
Place amazingly busy, full house for the opera show. The evening was warm, and it was unbelievably hot in the balcony part, hard to breathe. Great room acoustics and well designed space. Subtitle screens broke few times while the show was on.
Nov–Jan: book family Panto early. Mid-Aug: free Heritage Week tours. Sept: free Culture Night events. Check the website for seasonal kids’ show dates.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 Adult show tickets | EUR 60 |
| 2 Child show tickets | EUR 50 |
| Café snacks & drinks | EUR 15 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 125 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Cork Opera House, Emmett Pl, Centre, Cork, T12 DW6P, Ireland
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