From festivals and concerts to history and opera — there’s something for everyone.
Thursday 3 July
Limerick Wild Geese Festival (Various)
Community-led non-profit annual event which commemorates the Flight of the Wild Geese and celebrates the long-standing friendship between Ireland and France. Until Sunday 6 July.
Hup na Houra (Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane)
Wreckquiem (Lime Tree Theatre)
Written by Mike Finn.
Music, Magic & Mischief: A Guide to Falling in Love in Opera (Desmond Complex, Newcastle West)
Venture to mystical lands with Mozart and Handel, mourn doomed romances with Massenet, and celebrate good times with Strauss. Featuring members of the Irish National Opera Studio — a chance to see Ireland’s most promising operatic talents of the future. Directed by Grace Morgan with Ella Nagy at the piano.
French Sparkling Wine Summer Party (No.1 Pery Square Hotel, 6pm)
Expect a fantastic range of French sparkling wines and canapés. Led by Master Michelin-Star Sommelier, Nick O’Callaghan.
Aperi Disco Summer Spritz (101 O’Connell Street)
Limerick welcomes Middletown Pipe Band Connecticut, USA (St Mary’s Cathedral, Bridge Street)
Performances by City of Limerick Pipe Band, The Curraghgower Singers, St. Mary’s Prize Band, and Middletown Police Pipes and Drums.
Friday 4 July
Taylor Fever (University Concert Hall)
The ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift — groove and sing along to all the hits!
Craic Sabbath (Dolans)
RED FURY (The Old Quarter)
Wreckquiem (Lime Tree Theatre)
Written by Mike Finn.
The Ghost of Richard Harris (Belltable)
One-night-only screening + Q&A with producer David Collins and Richard Harris’ sons Jared and Damian Harris.
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime (The Hunt Museum)
Exhibition opens — an immersive celebration of Harris’ life, career, and passions. Runs until 16 November 2025.
A Very Jacobite Evening in Limerick (LPYMA, 97 O’Connell St.)
Handover ceremony of a rare illuminated manuscript roll by Limerick man and Jacobite James Terry (1660–1725).
Wild West Party (The Treehouse, Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel)
Country hits, dancing and Western-style fun with Atomic Chicken and DJ Joe Scanlon.
Treaty United v UCD A.F.C. (Markets Field Stadium)
Panic Over (Record Room)
NI indie rockers on their first ROI tour. Fans of Bloc Party, Interpol — don’t miss this!
Saturday 5 July
Wreckquiem (Lime Tree Theatre)
DRIVE (The Old Quarter)
The Lizberries – Tribute to The Cranberries (Dolans)
After Show Party (Dolans Terrace)
DJ set playing #Alternative #Rock #Disco
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime (The Hunt Museum)
Patrick Sarsfield Panel Unveiling Ceremony (Sarsfield Statue, Cathedral Place)
Official unveiling of a new explanatory panel at the monument.
Monk Fest 2025 (Pharmacia)
Crushingly heavy music + raffle with art, merch & gear.
Intro to CNC Cutting Workshop (UL City Campus, from 11am)
No experience required.
Living History Camp (Hunt Museum Garden, from 12pm)
Reenactments, music, dance, stick fighting, singing & more. Part of the Limerick Wild Geese Festival.
Sunday 6 July
CIVIC (Dolans)
Seoda Show presents this high-energy proto-punk inspired act.
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime (The Hunt Museum)
Annual Wild Geese Parade & Flag Raising Ceremony (Arthur’s Quay Park)
Featuring re-enactors in Napoléon’s Légion irlandaise uniforms.
A Musical Journey Into the Past (St Mary’s Cathedral, 3pm)
A cross-century exploration of music from the Atlantic regions that influenced Irish tradition.
Art4Limerick’s Art & Craft Popup (19 Nicholas Street)
Liam O’Brien – Off The Bone (South Court Hotel)
Monday 7 July
Limerick Pride LGBTQ Festival (Various venues)
Runs Monday 7 to Sunday 13 July.
