The Next Big Thing 2026 Cork Edition

Ex Oh Promotions are excited announce Cork as part of our 5th annual ‘The Next Big Thing’ festival! For the first time we will be bringing the festival to the People's Republic of Cork at Dali, on Saturday 31st of January and Sunday 1st of February 2026

We're proud to be a DIY festival, curated by musicians for music lovers of all kinds, and our mission is to platform the best up-and-coming, genre-blending talent in Ireland.

With 10 acts taking to the stage over 2 electrifying nights of music, we can bet that you'll be introduced to some of your new favourite Irish artists from Cork and beyond 💫

⚡️Lineup ⚡️
Red Sun Alert
Telekura
Other Mother
Gorilla Gorilla
Mossy
Jo Blonde
Abbie Lee
SYGH
MDR
Hannahbella

PLUS: The return of our annual vintage market featuring Cork's best independent artists and makers - keep an eye out for the lineup coming soon 🫐

Link to our accessibility rider for audience members with disabilty to let us know what supports or adjustments you might need to enjoy the Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing 2026 is proudly sponsored by;
Safe Gigs and Boss Stop.