A major new wellness festival is coming here

An upcoming event on Leeside has been designed as a full-day wellness experience, with movement, recovery, inspiration and plenty of fun built into the programme.

Called Thrive For Your Best Life, the new wellness festival delivers a high-energy day of workouts, wellness experiences, expert guests and meaningful connections.

Headlined by Vogue Williams and Get Better With Chris, the attendees can take part in a packed schedule of movement classes, including HIIT, yoga, Pilates, strength training and mobility sessions led by some of Ireland’s leading instructors.

Each ticket holder can sign up for up to four classes during the day, allowing people to create their own personalised wellness schedule. Every class is paired with handpicked goodies and exclusive product drops.

One of the organisers Grainne McDonald said: “Cork has an incredible energy when it comes to health, movement and community, so it felt like the perfect location for the Thrive For Your Best Life festival.

“We’re excited to bring together some inspiring voices in health, wellness and fitness while creating a day where people from across the city and beyond can come together, move, learn and feel inspired.”

For those looking to unwind, the festival will also feature sound bath sessions, immersive relaxation experiences using calming sound vibrations to help settle the nervous system and release tension.

Recovery is a big part of the day too, with free sauna and ice bath sessions available to attendees. Spaces for the saunas will be limited, so visitors are encouraged to sign up early to secure a place.

The event will take place from 10am-6pm on 23 May in the Marina Market.

Beyond the classes and experiences, Thrive will feature more than 40 wellness brands offering product sampling, demonstrations, event-only discounts and plenty of giveaways.

Pop-up challenges and prizes will run throughout the day, creating a lively festival atmosphere alongside the wellness programme.

The programme highlight will feature a special In Conversation with Vogue Williams on movement, balance and everyday wellbeing.

Get Better With Chris will also take to the stage, sharing practical insights on health, training, performance and mindset, while also hosting as MC.

Thrive For Your Best Life is in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and O’Connor Car Centre supporting awareness around prevention, recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Tickets are €40 from eventmaster.ie.