THURSDAY MAY 29
Twilight Thursdays — Citywide
Cultural events, live entertainment, late-night shopping, early bird menus, and discounted taxis.
Twilight Thursdays, a vibrant new monthly event aimed at boosting the city’s night-time economy and cultural life kicks off this Thursday. The initiative will take place on the last Thursday of every month and promises an exciting mix of family fun, live music, cultural events, and food and drink experiences.
Family-friendly highlights include Twilight Tales storytelling at 5:30 PM, Three Bridges Family Fun from 6–8 PM, and a thrilling Jurassic Takeover at The Wickham Way with lifelike dinosaurs at 7:15 PM and 8:15 PM.
Live music and cultural offerings range from The Big Limerick Seisiún at 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, to Big Shots: Off the Page, a literary evening at 8:00 PM. Folk band The Kilkennys will perform live at 8:00 PM.
Foodies can indulge in wine and whiskey tastings, Paint and Prosecco, and a progressive Taste of Treaty food tour. A Twilight Social at The Spitjack & Brown Thomas and a cosy supper club at South’s Pub round out the evening’s offerings.
To make the night accessible, Twilight Thursdays has partnered with FREENOW and Uber to offer 40% off taxi rides using promo codes. “TwilightThursday”
Mayor John Moran said: “This is about re-imagining Limerick after dark. Twilight Thursdays will bring people together to celebrate our city’s culture and creativity.”
For full details, visit Limerick.ie.
Summer Twilight Racing — Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell
Live music from Ali Woodford at 7:45pm.
Launch: Limerick Classic Clubs Map — The Commercial, 6pm
Celebrating Limerick’s nightlife through the decades.
Mary Immaculate College Choir & Guests — Lime Tree Theatre
A charity fundraiser featuring the College’s beloved community choir.
Young Voices – Limerick Sings — University Concert Hall
Regional youth choirs under Máire Keary-Scanlon.
Performers: Cantette, Junior Park Singers, Kildysart Choir & more.
The Kilkennys — Dolans
Traditional folk group touring Europe and the US.
Anthony McIntyre: Say Nothing — Record Room
IRA history, political journalism, and a powerful personal story.
Twilight: Paint & Prosecco — O’Mahony’s Booksellers
Creative, guided painting session with Sarah Mulcahy.
Eat Street Limerick — Wickham Way Food Court
Twilight Tales — Hunt Museum, 5:30pm
Legends and lore from David Collopy by the fireside.
Evening of Short Plays — Gaelscoil an Ráithín, 8pm
Cecilian Musical Society presents original performances.
The Twilight Cafe — Guji Cafe, 112 O’Connell St
Trad sessions, African rhythms & multicultural vibes.
FRIDAY MAY 30
Million Days — The Old Quarter
Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night — Dolans
Singles Bingo Night (30+) — The Wickham
Low-pressure, fun way to meet people & play bingo.
Tea Time & Chit Chat — The Hunt Museum
Two-day ceramics-focused event begins.
Cliffords — Dolans, 6pm
Cork band launches “Salt of the Lee” EP with acoustic sets.
The Lockys — Punches Blue Bar
Hot Fuss — 1314 Flannery’s
SATURDAY MAY 31
Drive — The Old Quarter
Vladimir Jablokov Live — Belltable
An intimate concert from the internationally acclaimed violinist.
Cola M(h)aol + Junk Drawer — Dolans
Montreal-based experimental rock with former members of Ought.
The Seattle Grunge Experience — Dolans
Tribute to Nirvana, Soundgarden & more.
After Show Party on Dolans Terrace
Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh 2025 — Croom, Co. Limerick
Weekend Art & Craft Popup — Nicholas Street
16 Tons of Jive — Russells Bar
Tea Time & Chit Chat — The Hunt Museum
Wonder Walls Graffiti Workshop — Belltable, 4pm
Creative mural session for ages 12–18.
Two Madfolkers — Punches Blue Bar
After Show Party — Dolans Terrace
DJ spinning Rock, Disco, and Alternative.
SUNDAY JUNE 1
Red Fury — The Old Quarter
Club 30+ — Dolans
Dance-friendly tunes from decades past.
Weekend Art & Craft Popup — Nicholas Street
Music on the Maigue — Croom
Music on the patio.
After Show Party — Dolans Terrace
ZEN — Pharmacia
Progressive House with DJs Osixone, Phily, Shaq & Dave Meehan.
Mid-West Model Railway Club Exhibition — Castletroy Park Hotel
The Lockys — Punches Blue Bar
MONDAY JUNE 2
Industry Night — Pharmacia
The city’s entertainment industry come out to unwind.
TUESDAY JUNE 3
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners — Lime Tree Theatre
Celebrating 50 years of Irish music history.
Aragon High School in Concert — University Concert Hall
Award-winning youth orchestra from the USA perform live.
