Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recitals at St Colman's Cathedral Cobh

What to Expect

From May to September each year, St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh presents regular Sunday afternoon carillon recitals on the cathedral’s unique 49-bell instrument - the only such complete carillon in Ireland and the largest in Ireland and England by number of bells. Recitals are typically given by Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers and occasionally by visiting guest artists. Each recital lasts about one hour. Audiences gather in the Cathedral’s Garden of Remembrance directly across from the main entrance, on Cathedral Place, or in the car park to the north of the building. A live screen inside the Cathedral allows visitors to watch the bells being played.

Good to Know

• Recitals take place most Sunday afternoons at 4:30pm, May to September 2026
• Duration: approximately one hour
• Free to attend - no booking required
• Outdoor listening is recommended; the Garden of Remembrance opposite the Cathedral entrance is a popular spot
• Check carilloncobh.com or the Cathedral Facebook page for the full schedule

Getting There

Cobh is served by direct rail from Cork Kent Station (journey time approximately 25 minutes). St Colman’s Cathedral is at the top of the town, clearly visible from the harbour and railway station.