Your complete guide to arts, culture, music and entertainment across Limerick City. From jazz festivals to comedy shows to Culture Night, there’s something for everyone!
Thursday September 18
Greg Oleksevic and Paddy Mulcahy Live
Belltable | 6:30pm
A new collaborative work by Kildare-based Greg Oleksevic and Limerick-based Paddy Mulcahy for Polish Arts Festival. Experience the combination of Oleksevic’s deep, modular synthesizer textures with the emotional soundscapes of Paddy Mulcahy, known for his use of piano and synthesizers.
Ardal O’Hanlon – Not Himself
Despite his best attempts over many decades to put the world to rights, it is still a colossal mess. Ardal fearlessly diagnoses the various pathologies and neuroses that are currently ravaging humanity.
On Our Own Terms
Belltable | 8pm
An evocative meditation on identity, belonging and community. The film weaves the diverse experiences of five women associated with the Polish Arts Festival, exploring how their lives are enriched through creativity.
Search Results
Fionn, Jack and Adam formed Search Results after moving to Dublin for college in 2019. They bonded over their love for punk and garage rock, emulating the energy of bands like Parquet Courts and The Velvet Underground.
Vinyl Sessions
Live music from Japanese Jesus / Emily Panter / Annie Cheevers / Citrus Fresh will be recorded and released later this year on vinyl.
Friday September 19 – Culture Night
The Road Runners
A dynamic cover band seamlessly blending musical prowess with infectious energy. Enjoy a sonic journey through the 70s, 80s, & 90s, with some current hits thrown in!
LELLOW
Mother Mac’s Public House | 8pm
Free outdoor jazz event that brings together music lovers of all ages to experience rich, culturally diverse music.
Sinead Culbert (Comedy)
Sinead has written and performed three sell out tours with the DirtBirds.
The Biggest 70’s V 80’s Silent Disco Battle Ever
Wickham Way | 8pm
Two of Limerick’s classic club nights are back for one night only. 70’s – Boogie Wonderland (Theatre Royal) vs Will Leahy’s Electric Dreams. Family friendly event – first come, first served.
Yankari Afrobeat Collective / DJ Ceese
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of neo-Irish-Afrolism. Witness mesmerizing improvised dance battles from different genres including Hip Hop, Breaking, Capoeira, Irish Dance, Bharatanatyam and Popping.
Taste of Trad
University Concert Hall | 1pm
MA Irish Traditional Music Performance and Irish Traditional Dance Performance postgraduates on stage.
Corda Connections
University Concert Hall | 6pm
This combined orchestra of over 45 young musicians will perform a diverse repertoire, including The Barber of Seville, Mars, a Lady Gaga Medley, and an American Folk Song Suite.
Keaton on the Compton Organ
University Concert Hall | 8pm
The 1928 Buster Keaton silent film The Cameraman screened with live organ accompaniment by Rónán Murray. A unique opportunity to enjoy Ireland’s only surviving Compton Organ.
Open Air Cultural Evening
Mobile Petting Farm, Family Fun Cafés, Street Food, Vintage Shops, Blacksmith Demo Live & Local Musicians
Behind the Scenes
Henry Street Garda Station
Rare opportunity to glimpse inside the Divisional Headquarters with tours of specialized units.
Saturday September 20
Public Demand
Local powerhouse band Public Demand are known for their explosive live shows and crowd-pleasing covers. Get in early – this one’s going to be big!
Abbaesque
After Show Party –
Disco / Alternative / Lost Classics til late – right after the live shows.
Dolans
Orbiter & Gravity Well
Metal from Bad Reputation
Instore: NewDad
Steamboat Music | 4:45pm
Supporting the release of the highly anticipated album ‘Altar’ from Galway indie rock band NewDad. A kid and family friendly event.
ICO: Water Music
Deirdre McKay’s Meltwater evokes the fragile beauty of ice slowly melting, paired with Handel’s Water Music offering a lively dance-driven celebration of nature’s beauty.
DJ Richard
Fordes Courtyard | 9pm
DJ Richard Saunders takes over from 9PM, spinning everything from house and chart, to old-school anthems.
Limerick Techno: HOTBOXX Cage Rave
Boiler Room Setup Techno Cage Rave featuring Dora Gola & Vaya x Wodzol x Łazor
Sunday September 21
SWEETS EP Launch, + very special guests Shardbrone
SWEETS features members of Tooth, Giveamanakick, Windings, Japanese Jesus and Trenchknife. ‘Assortment’ is a remix EP featuring reimagined versions of tracks from their debut. DJ sets from God Knows & ANDY UNSCENE.
Vineeth Sreenivasan Live in Concert
Monday September 22
Screening: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Wednesday September 24
Nigel Mooney Organ Trio with special guest Deborah Swiney
Making her first appearance at the Limerick Jazz Festival, Memphis jazz singer Deborah Swiney is regarded as Tennessee’s finest, the “Sarah Vaughan of the South”.
