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Experience the best in Independent and world film in a fully digital cinema based in the unique surroundings of a stunningly refurbished 1700s neo-classical church. Triskel Arts Centre in the heart of Cork city screens two titles each week with additional special events, film strands such as Experimental Film, Horror and monthly Shorts.

  • Tickets for films rated ’12A’ and ’15A’ can be purchased for persons under the ages of 12 and 15 only if accompanied by an adult guardian (of 18 years or older).
  • Tickets for films rated ’16’ can be purchased by and for persons of 16 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ’18’ can be purchased by and for persons of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ‘NC’ can be purchased by members only, of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required). Members must be over 18 years of age to attend films rated ‘NC’.

We encourage everyone to purchase tickets online in advance but, if you’d prefer to purchase in person, check out this week’s Box Office Opening Hours. We would appreciate contactless payment where possible.

Are you a cinema member? If not, why not?! Click on the Cinema Membership tab above for more information or buy now.

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Tickets Pricing

Ticket prices before 5pm*:
Full: €7.50
With Annual Membership: €6.50
Child (under 14): €6.50

Ticket prices 5pm and after:
Full: €10.50
With Annual Membership: €8
Child (under 14): €8

We encourage everyone to purchase tickets online in advance but, if you’d prefer to purchase in person, check out this week’s Box Office Opening Hours. We would appreciate contactless payment where possible.

*Triskel may adjust these prices in special circumstances

Are you a cinema member? If not, why not?! Click on the Cinema Membership tab above for more information or purchase directly.

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Cinema Membership

If you love films, then Triskel Cinema Membership is a must for you. Members benefits include:

  • Reduced standard ticket prices
  • No fees on non-cert titles
  • Invitation to special screenings and events
  • Exclusive membership newsletter
  • A free screening after every eight attended (full annual membership only)
  • Treat one guest per screening to your membership rates (full annual membership only)
  • Free 90-day subscription to MUBI

Full: €20 purchase now
Student*: Free (sign up with valid student ID)
Silver*: Free (for over 65s)
Unwaged*: Free (for jobseekers)

* Sign up in person at Triskel Box Office

Terms and conditions

  • Card is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
  • Titles, times, dates and prices subject to change.
  • Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
  • Membership can be revoked if not used in line with our terms and conditions.
  • Membership is non-transferrable.
  • Full Membership can be purchased online. All other memberships need to be obtained at our Box Office. Please note, we do not process memberships in the 30 minutes prior to a screening.
  • Presentation of membership card and valid ID needed to purchase tickets and enter auditorium.
  • Membership prices does not extend to satellite broadcasting events.
  • Membership price can be extended to one guest per screening (full annual membership only).
  • One free ticket earned for every eight (full annual membership only).
  • Use of recording devices is forbidden.
  • Tickets for films rated ’12A’ and ’15A’ can be purchased for persons under the ages of 12 and 15 only if accompanied by an adult guardian (of 18 years or older).
  • Tickets for films rated ’16’ can be purchased by and for persons of 16 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ’18’ can be purchased by and for persons of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ‘NC’ can be purchased by members only, of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
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Culture Night at Triskel 2025

You are invited to enjoy Culture Night 2025 at Triskel Arts Centre! ‘One Night For All /Oiche Dár Saol’

Tales of Traveller faith and beliefs – storytelling event

CTWN - Storytelling Event
Where: CTWN Offices, 2nd Floor, Triskel
Time: 11:00
Note: Venue is not accessible to wheelchair usersIrish Travellers are an indigenous ethnic group with a unique culture and heritage. Come to our storytelling morning, celebrating the importance of faith, religion, holy wells and traditional cures for Irish Travellers. Organised by Cork Traveller Women’s Network and Storyteller Paddy Doyle. Supported by CCC Arts.

No bookings necessary, limited capacity of 10 people


Creating Connections – Traveller Lives: A VR experience

CTWN - Creating Connections VR
Where: CTWN Offices, 2nd Floor, Triskel
Time: 18:00 – 20:00Irish Travellers are an indigenous ethnic group with a unique culture and heritage. “Creating Connections, Traveller Lives” is a 12-minute immersive Virtual Reality experience exploring Cork Traveller traditions. Produced by Linda Curtin with Cork Traveller Women’s Network. Commissioned by the Traveller Accommodation Unit, Cork City Council, funded by Dormant Accounts.

Venue is not accessible to wheelchair users. Suitable for over 12s only. Viewed through a VR headset sitting in a swivel chair. Viewing not recommended for people with photosensitive conditions or vertigo.

Booking: Limited Capacity. Viewing is in half hour slots and will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.


Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh: Sonic Lineages

Maitiu McCarthaigh
Where: Triskel Sample Project Space
Time: 18:00 – 20:00Keen, Moan and Whisper with Triskel Sample Project Space Artist in Residence Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh

What is the voice and how should it sound? How should we record it? Visitors are invited to keen, moan or whisper and become part of Artist in Residence Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh’s installation in TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space this Culture Night. You’re invited to listen and to record your own whispers, singing and screaming to create your own keening score/recording. This interactive intervention for Culture Night draws on research from Zeynep Bulut and the words of Ann Carson and is part of Maitiú’s ongoing project questioning what is included in histories, lineage or inheritance – where is the deviant voice and what would it sound like?


VIVA VHS! (18+ only)

Where: Triskel Christchurch Cinema
Time: 20:00
Duration: 80 minutes
VIVA VHS! is a salute to the king of 1980s home entertainment: the video cassette. This is a mondo gonzo collection of coming attractions from classic and cheesy movies of yesteryear, presented in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

Fri 19 Sep 2025
18:30

You are invited to enjoy Culture Night 2025 at Triskel Arts Centre! ‘One Night For All /Oiche Dár Saol’

Tales of Traveller faith and beliefs – storytelling event

CTWN - Storytelling Event
Where: CTWN Offices, 2nd Floor, Triskel
Time: 11:00
Note: Venue is not accessible to wheelchair usersIrish Travellers are an indigenous ethnic group with a unique culture and heritage. Come to our storytelling morning, celebrating the importance of faith, religion, holy wells and traditional cures for Irish Travellers. Organised by Cork Traveller Women’s Network and Storyteller Paddy Doyle. Supported by CCC Arts.

No bookings necessary, limited capacity of 10 people


Creating Connections – Traveller Lives: A VR experience

CTWN - Creating Connections VR
Where: CTWN Offices, 2nd Floor, Triskel
Time: 18:00 – 20:00Irish Travellers are an indigenous ethnic group with a unique culture and heritage. “Creating Connections, Traveller Lives” is a 12-minute immersive Virtual Reality experience exploring Cork Traveller traditions. Produced by Linda Curtin with Cork Traveller Women’s Network. Commissioned by the Traveller Accommodation Unit, Cork City Council, funded by Dormant Accounts.

Venue is not accessible to wheelchair users. Suitable for over 12s only. Viewed through a VR headset sitting in a swivel chair. Viewing not recommended for people with photosensitive conditions or vertigo.

Booking: Limited Capacity. Viewing is in half hour slots and will operate on a first-come-first-served basis.


Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh: Sonic Lineages

Maitiu McCarthaigh
Where: Triskel Sample Project Space
Time: 18:00 – 20:00Keen, Moan and Whisper with Triskel Sample Project Space Artist in Residence Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh

What is the voice and how should it sound? How should we record it? Visitors are invited to keen, moan or whisper and become part of Artist in Residence Maitiú Mac Cárthaigh’s installation in TRISKEL SAMPLE Project Space this Culture Night. You’re invited to listen and to record your own whispers, singing and screaming to create your own keening score/recording. This interactive intervention for Culture Night draws on research from Zeynep Bulut and the words of Ann Carson and is part of Maitiú’s ongoing project questioning what is included in histories, lineage or inheritance – where is the deviant voice and what would it sound like?


VIVA VHS! (18+ only)

Where: Triskel Christchurch Cinema
Time: 20:00
Duration: 80 minutes
VIVA VHS! is a salute to the king of 1980s home entertainment: the video cassette. This is a mondo gonzo collection of coming attractions from classic and cheesy movies of yesteryear, presented in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

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