THURSDAY 25
Twilight Thursdays
Monticelli @ The Old Quarter
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary pint of Rockshore, choose between refreshing lager or crisp cider. Plus a special all-day offer: enjoy any two cocktails for just €20!
Limerick Jazz Festival presents Emilie Conway Trio / Magical Dog (Double Bill)
Venue: Dolans
“Emilie Conway, a Dublin born jazz singer whose stage debut was an imu session with Jon Hendricks and Kurt Elling in a Chicago club in 1999, is possessed of a set of air freshener tones and uses them to very adroit affect on this collection of jazz standards (everything from Michel Legrand to Cole Porter with one original thrown in).”
GUT
Venue: Belltable / Lime Tree Theatre
A tense and emotional work, GUT explores the idea that if we succumb to our anxieties, we could become a more significant and tangible threat to each other than the faceless strangers of our nightmares.
Music Photography Workshop
Venue: 1314 Thirteen Fourteen
2-hour workshop on music photography with Cat Gundry-Beck.
Twilight Tales by the Limerick Fireside
Venue: The Hunt Museum
Traditional Irish storytelling session filled with legends, history, and folklore of the ancient city of Limerick—brought to life through story, song, and verse with David Collopy.
Seanchai
Venue: The People’s Museum of Limerick
Take your seat back in time to the rural pub of 70’s Ireland as a young priest seeks the guidance of the Seanchaì in the art of storytelling. A live performance-based reading featuring a local cast of 9 and stories from Seanchai Tim Evans. Directed by Mark P. O’Connor, the night promises an immersive experience celebrating the past, tradition and the power of telling a great story.
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Venue: Lime Tree Theatre / Belltable
One of Ireland’s most celebrated vocalists, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh—named RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Singer of the Year in 2022—will showcase material from her critically acclaimed release Róisín ReImagined, featuring beloved sean nós songs.
Bombay Sapphire Gin Diners Club
Venue: Fordes Courtyard
A Twilight Thursday experience featuring a 5-course culinary menu paired with handcrafted gin cocktails. Discover flavour, storytelling, and sensory delights in an intimate, ticketed evening. Tickets available on the Fordes Courtyard website.
Beer & Board
Venue: Treaty City Brewery
Guided tasting experience from Treaty City’s very own Brew Team.
Open Mic Comedy Night /
Venue:Katie Dalys
Window Sessions feat Rosey
Venue: Clearys Bar, Newcastle West
Top Your Own Thursday
Venue: Sextons Bar
Make your own pizza, family-friendly fun with a twist.
Hazey Haze Live
Venue: Wickham Way
Hazey Haze is stepping into uncharted musical territory, bringing his new project For All the Island Field.
Aoife Nic Canna / MelodyLK
Venue: MelodyLK
Dubbed the first lady of Irish house music, Melody hosts Limerick’s Aoife Nic Canna.
Night Pages
Venue: Lucky Lane
A live gypsy jazz ensemble and literary readings, weaving music and words into an intimate, atmospheric evening of culture.
FRIDAY 26
Chris Kent: Offline
Venue: Lime Tree Theatre / Belltable
Comedian Chris Kent tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself. Now that he has hit 40 years of age, he wonders if he can ever go back to thinking for himself. Join him on a journey that will either make him or break him.
The Wedding Present
Venue: Dolans
40th Anniversary Celebration — The David Gedge-fronted Leeds outfit The Wedding Present have been at the forefront of British indie rock since the mid-80s.
Red Hurley sings for Clare’s Wish Foundation
Venue: Redemptorist Church, SCR
Red will be holding his How Great Thou Art Spiritual Hits Concert to celebrate 12 Years for Clare’s Wish Foundation.
Alan O’Shea
Venue: The Old Quarter
Pop, rock, country, chart and more.
Julian Siegel Quartet presented by Limerick Jazz Festival
Venue: Dolans
BBC Jazz Award–winning saxophonist Julian Siegel leads one of the UK’s most exciting quartets alongside pianist Liam Noble, bassist Oli Hayhurst, and drummer Gene Calderazzo. Following their London Jazz Award winning album Urban Theme Park, their 2018 VISTA on Whirlwind Recordings showcases ten Siegel compositions plus Bud Powell’s “Un Poco Loco”, moving through varied sound worlds from bop undercurrents to searching ballads.
Hold My Drink with Charleen & Ellie
Venue: University Concert Hall
Hold My Drink’s Charleen Murphy and Ellie Kelly are back and bringing their iconic podcast to UCH.
When Bowie Met Joni with Ian Shaw
Venue: Belltable
Ian Shaw, award-winning vocalist, sings the songs of David Bowie and Joni Mitchell, written in parallel times.
41st EVA International
Across Limerick City
A visual arts programme across Limerick city featuring new commissions and existing works from internationally acclaimed artists. It opens across diverse venues in Limerick, including Limerick City Gallery of Art, Lumen Street Theatre, Ormston House, Starling, and Sadlier’s Fishmongers, amongst others to Sunday October 26.
SATURDAY 27
Dimitris Angelakis Quartet, presented by Limerick Jazz Festival
Venue: Dolans
Greek vibraphonist Dimitris Angelakis studied on a Fulbright Scholarship and has performed across the US, Europe, and Asia. Influenced by Tony Miceli and Joe Locke, he’s appeared at major festivals and collaborated with acclaimed artists including Petros Klampanis and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. This marks his first Irish performance.
Showdown: The ELO Experience
Venue: Dolans
A night dedicated to replicating the power, musicality, and brilliance of Electric Light Orchestra.
Ant Law & Brigitte Beraha
Venue: The People’s Museum of Limerick
1:30pm — Two of the UK’s most adventurous and acclaimed jazz artists — together, they bring a boundary-pushing performance that blends lyrical improvisation, rich harmonic textures, and fearless musical interplay. Prepare for an intimate yet expansive set from two of the most original voices on the European jazz scene.
The Blow In’s
Venue: The Old Quarter
Their first performance at The Old Quarter. If you like Kingfishr, The Pogues, The Waterboys or even Oasis, you’ll love The Blow In’s.
The Quarter Dozen Live
Venue: Steamboat – Instruments, Records & Comics (4pm)
An instrumental trio blending traditional, classical, jazz, and Latin influences.
The Greatest Love of All
Venue: University Concert Hall
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy brought to life.
16 Tons of Jive
Venue: Punches Blue Bar
After Show Party
Venue: Dolans Terrace
Disco / Alternative / Lost Classics til late — right after the live shows.
SUNDAY 28
Limerick Jazz Festival presents Rory Conneally Trio / Cormac Kenevey Quartet (Double Bill)
Venue: Dolans
Rory Conneally is an 18-year-old jazz pianist and 2024’s youngest Young Irish Jazz Musician winner. Drawing from Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, and Thelonious Monk, he’s studied with masters including Scott Flanigan and Juilliard’s Elio Villafranca. Joined by Peter Hanagan (bass) and John Daly (drums).
Cormac Kenevey, fresh from collaborating with Guy Barker and RTÉ Concert Orchestra, delivers smooth phrasing and effortless swing. With longtime collaborators Dominic Mullan (drums), Cormac O’Brien (bass), and Scott Flanigan (piano), this stylish quartet presents Sunday standards and more!
Hard Knox: Championship!
Venue: Dolans Warehouse
Steve Savage will defend the Hard Knox Championship! Limerick’s own Bosh Bros will take on their biggest challenge yet! Calum Black will hunt his next prey! And a big return is prepared to finish his story!
Matt Benson
Venue: Dolans
After gaining experience in George Ezra’s live band, Matt Benson’s solo career flourishes with singles like “Sit Back Down Again” and “Broken Masterpiece.” His debut album blends New Orleans style with cinematic storytelling, earning Spotify Jazz UK playlist features.
Ultimate Warriors Ireland
Venue: University Concert Hall
The 2025 Celtic Cup Naturals (tested) and Ultimate Warriors (non-tested) Ireland Championships bring elite athletes to battle for regional titles — unlocking global Pro Qualifier access and the path to professional status and Olympia dreams.
MONDAY 29
Screening: Amadeus
Venue: Belltable / Lime Tree Theatre
A lavish, fictionalised account of the bitter rivalry between composers Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham) and upstart prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) in 18th-century Vienna.
TUESDAY 30
Beth McNinch (Viola) & Lance Coburn (Piano)
Venue: All Saints Church, Castleconnell
Beth McNinch (ARAM) is an esteemed Irish violist, producer, educator, and artistic director, known for her ability to craft compelling programmes that balance classical favourites with lesser-known gems.
Lance Coburn: Since winning first prize at the Tomassoni International Piano Competition, Cologne in 2001, Lance has performed in multiple countries across all five continents.
Revisiting the Banshee
Venue: Belltable / Lime Tree Theatre
Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival — A new collection of folklore on film featuring stories told by children from St. Mary’s School, Bishop St. and Thomond Primary School in Limerick in 2025.
WEDNESDAY 1
FLOOK
Venue: Dolans
What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums and countless outstanding performances.
BETWEEN DOG & WOLF
Venue: Lime Tree Theatre / Belltable
Tommy Tiernan and Martin Shaw are setting out on adventure and inviting you to come with them. Not stand-up, not literary recital — this is a kind of dreaming with your eyes open.
