Venues

MTU Cork School of Music (MTUCSM) is a state-of-the-art conservatoire located in the heart of Cork city. It is the home of the 2027 IKS Symposium, and will host our presentations and many concerts and performances.

The auditorium has raked and flat seating with a raised stage at the back of the hall. At the back of the stage against the rear wall is a large pipe organ. The walls are purple and there are spotlights on the ceiling.

Presentation Spaces

During the symposium, events will be held in the following venues within Cork School of Music:

  • Curtis Auditorium

  • Lecture theatres

  • Foyer performance space

Each room has a projector available, as well as a piano and sound system.

Facilities.

Accessibility

Cork School of Music has permanent ramp access at the main entrance, as well as three lifts. Each of the four main floors has an accessible toilet, and there is step-free access to the auditorium, Stack theatre, foyer performance space and bistro.

A plate of fusilli pasta with tomato sauce.

Dining

The Off-Quay Bistro will be available to symposium participants for hot meals, snacks and beverages. The culinary capital of Ireland, Cork is home to fine restaurants at every price point. You will be able find more information in the IKS2027 Cork Food Guide.