Rhiannon Giddens at Cyprus Avenue

What to Expect

Rhiannon Giddens, the Grammy-winning musician and co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, plays Cyprus Avenue in Cork on Thursday 1 October. Giddens has built her career around researching and reviving Black American string band and old-time music traditions, playing banjo and fiddle alongside her vocals, and her work spans traditional Americana, classical composition and collaborations across genres. A show of this calibre at Cyprus Avenue is a significant booking for the venue, and given the depth of her back catalogue and the historical weight of her repertoire, expect a set that moves between rootsy string band tunes and more contemplative original material. The venue’s intimate scale means this is a rare chance to see an artist of Giddens’ international standing in a small, close-quarters Cork room rather than a large concert hall.

Good to Know

• Date: Thursday 1 October 2026, doors 7pm
• Venue: Cyprus Avenue, Caroline Street, Cork city centre
• Ticket price: €40, booking through the Cyprus Avenue website
• Standing venue with bar on site
• Given the artist’s profile, early booking is advisable

Getting There

Cyprus Avenue is on Caroline Street, just off Patrick’s Street in Cork city centre, within walking distance of the main shopping district and city-centre car parks.