Your Best Life
Cork's First Wellness FestivalThrive for Your Best Life

Thrive for Your Best Life

Saturday, May 23rd 2026 10am – 6pm Marina Market, Cork €40

A full day of movement, recovery, inspiration, and community - in association with Breast Cancer Ireland.

Get Tickets - €40

About Thrive

Thrive for Your Best Life is Cork's first dedicated health, wellness, and fitness festival. Taking place at the iconic Marina Market, this full-day event brings together world-class speakers, expert-led wellness classes, 40+ wellness and lifestyle brands, and unforgettable experiences - all designed to help you feel your absolute best.

Hosted in association with Breast Cancer Ireland, Thrive is more than a festival - it's a movement. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a wellness beginner, or simply looking for a day of inspiration and community, there's something for everyone.

What's Included

Everything in your €40 ticket

Access to all wellness & fitness classes
Main stage talks & panels
40+ wellness brands marketplace
Exclusive Thrive tote bag
Sauna & ice bath experience
Free e-book download
Food & drink vendors
Community & connection

The Lineup

Hosts & Headline

Vogue Williams

Vogue Williams

Our Headliner

Chris Connolly

Chris Connolly

Host

Get Better With Chris

Classes

Emma & Eve

Emma & Eve

Run Club

Runday Run Club

Amerie O'Shea

Amerie O'Shea

Yoga

The Yoga Space Blarney

Aoife Lennon

Aoife Lennon

Pilates

Vanilla Matcha

El Vira Zebo Fernandez

El Vira Zebo Fernandez

Sound Bath

Katy Harrison

Katy Harrison

Yoga

The Yoga Picnic

Lucy Kenefick

Lucy Kenefick

Movement

Movement at The Marina

Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

Sound Bath

Rory Kenneally

Rory Kenneally

Fitness

Powered by Rory

Edel Conroy

Edel Conroy

Power Yoga

Dave Treacy

Dave Treacy

DJ

Expert Panellists

Juliette O'Connell

Juliette O'Connell

In Conversation with Breast Cancer Ireland

Breast Cancer Ireland

Lisa Convey

Lisa Convey

In Conversation with Breast Cancer Ireland

Breast Cancer Ireland

Connor O'Keefe

Connor O'Keefe

Training Conversation

Altar

Matthew Collins

Matthew Collins

The Nutrition Conversation

The Sibly Food Co.

Dr Mary Ryan

Dr Mary Ryan

The Recovery Conversation

Ariana Dunne

Ariana Dunne

Mental Health & Manifestation

Coleman Power

Coleman Power

Training Conversation

South Coast Saunas

Steven Jeffers

Steven Jeffers

The Nutrition Conversation

The Matcha Masters

Lucy Wolfe

Lucy Wolfe

The Recovery Conversation

Laura Uí Fhathaigh

Laura Uí Fhathaigh

Training Conversation

Dara Mats

Nancy Costello

Nancy Costello

Feeling Good & Looking Your Best

The Belle Brush

Kerry Hannaphy

Kerry Hannaphy

Feeling Good & Looking Your Best

Susan Fox

Susan Fox

Feeling Good & Looking Your Best

Ealu

Pamela Morrissey

Pamela Morrissey

Expert Panelist

Ian O'Connell

Ian O'Connell

Expert Panelist

Main Stage Talks Timetable

10:20 – 10:50

Thriving After Breast Cancer

In conversation with Breast Cancer Ireland — a powerful discussion on life, strength, and healing after diagnosis.

Juliette O'Connell, Lisa Convey & Ian O'Connell

11:00 – 11:30

Nourish to Thrive: The Nutrition Conversation

Discover how the right food choices fuel your energy, performance, and everyday wellbeing.

Matthew Collins (Sibly), Steven Jeffers, The Matcha Masters

11:45 – 12:05

Host Interview with Get Better With Chris & Pamela Morrissey

An on-stage conversation with our hosts.

Get Better With Chris & Pamela Morrissey

12:15 – 12:45

Stronger For Life

Exploring the role of training in building strength, health, and resilience.

Coleman Power (South Coast Saunas & Spas), Conor O'Keeffe (Altar), Laura Uí Fhathaigh (Dara Mats)

12:55 – 13:25

HYROX Masterclass

A live masterclass bringing the world of HYROX to the main stage.

13:35 – 14:05

The Power of the Mind: Mental Health & Manifestation

Discover practical tools to reset your mindset, manage stress, and manifest the life you want.

Ariana Dunne, hosted by Get Better With Chris

14:10 – 15:05

In Conversation with Vogue Williams

Real talk on health, balance, and wellbeing. Covering movement, nutrition, mindset, and creating balance in everyday life.

Vogue Williams & Get Better With Chris

15:20 – 15:50

The Power of Self-Care: Feeling & Looking Your Best

Why looking after yourself is essential, not optional — and how simple habits can make a real difference.

Susan Fox (Ealú Bodycare), Kerry Hannaphy, Nancy Costello (The Belle Brush), hosted by Chris & Pam

16:05 – 16.35

From Burnout to Balance: The Recovery Conversation

How to avoid burnout and protect your energy, with a focus on menopause and recovery.

Dr. Mary Ryan, Lucy Wolfe, Lucy Kenefick, hosted by Chris

16:50 – 17:20

Ageing & Longevity Panel

A closing panel exploring how to live longer, stronger and well.

17:30

Closing Remarks

Wrapping up a day of thriving together.

Movement Class Timetable

9:00 - 10:00

Runclub

Runday

10:00 - 10:35

HIIT Class

Powered by Rory

10:45 - 11:20

Yoga

Katy Harrison, The Yoga Picnic

11:30 - 12:05

Movement at the Marina, Strength & Mobility

Lucy Kenefick

12:15 - 12:50

Sound Bath

Elvira Fernández Zebo

12:55 - 13:25

Hyrox Masterclass (Mainstage)

13:00 - 13:35

Pilates

Aoife Lennon, Vanilla Matcha

13:35 - 14:05

Manifestation Masterclass (Mainstage)

13:45 - 14:20

Yoga

Amarie, The Yoga Space Blarney

14:45 - 15:20

Power Yoga

Edel Conroy

15:30 - 16:05

Pilates

Aoife Lennon

16:15 - 17:00

HIIT Class

17:10 - 17:45

Soundbath

Mary Kelly

Wellness Village

40+ wellness and lifestyle brands to explore

Breast Cancer Ireland

Breast Cancer Ireland

The Boathouse Cafe

The Boathouse Cafe

Cosy Girls Club

Cosy Girls Club

Well Water

Well Water

KIND Bars

KIND Bars

Saoró

Saoró

South Coast Saunas

South Coast Saunas

Access Laboratories

Access Laboratories

Ballymaloe

Ballymaloe

Ealu

Ealu

Glenilen Farm

Glenilen Farm

Combat Care

Combat Care

Dara Mats

Dara Mats

La Vida Medical

La Vida Medical

Altar

Altar

Youghal Nutrition Club

Youghal Nutrition Club

Freddies

Freddies

Frontier Foods

Frontier Foods

Hemp Heroes

Hemp Heroes

Here's Health

Here's Health

Humbl

Humbl

Lerelle Beauty

Lerelle Beauty

Living Dreamz

Living Dreamz

Mama Bear Foods

Mama Bear Foods

The Matcha Masters

The Matcha Masters

Mimi Nell

Mimi Nell

Naze

Naze

Rewell

Rewell

Riley

Riley

RPM Power

RPM Power

Terra Nova

Terra Nova

The Belle Brush

The Belle Brush

The Sibly Food Co.

The Sibly Food Co.

Thrive x Chilled Bean

Thrive x Chilled Bean

Well

Well

Our Sponsors

Breast Cancer Ireland
O'Connor Car Centre
Marina Market

Ready to Thrive?

Join us for a day of movement, inspiration, and community.

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