THURSDAY 6
Lend Me A Soprano
Lime Tree Theatre
Side-splitting screwball comedy from the pen of the Master of farce – Ken Ludwig.
Spectral Wound
Dolans
Metal from Canada. Special guest – Procession Of Spectres.
Allie Sherlock
Dolans
Allie began her musical journey performing on the streets of Cork and Dublin. Her distinctive voice and captivating presence have earned her a global fanbase, with over 14.5 million followers across social media platforms. This is her first headline tour performing her own original material.
Book Launch: Eoin Devereux
O’Mahoney’s
Gardening Leave is a collection of new and collected poems by writer, musician and academic Eoin Devereux.
Mother of Pearl
Record Room
Limrock Post-Hardcore and Shoegaze act Mother of Pearl do a co-headline show with Belfast gazers Silk, with support from Maisie’s Room.
Taste of Androgyny
The Wickham
Limerick’s only alternative drag show is here to serve face as your favourite characters. These girls, gays, nonbinary babes and autistic folk are going to give you everything. In collaboration with UL Anime and Manga Society, expect a night of cosplay and performance.
FRIDAY 7
Lend Me A Soprano
Lime Tree Theatre
Light Moves: Ways of Doing Things
Belltable
By Anna McDonald — this intimate one-to-one performance invites participants to respond to the performer’s hands by creating gestures—shapes, patterns, and matches. With consent, each gesture is added to an online archive titled Collected Ways of Doing Things, forming a growing map of shared movement.
John Otway
Dolans
Otway’s stage antics during the punk era made him a cult favourite. His 2012 debut film Otway the Movie: Rock n Roll’s Greatest Failure was a hit with fans. In 2022, he celebrated his 5,000th gig at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The Fynches
Dolans
Balancing early-70s swagger with an elevated folk sensibility, showcasing rich harmonies, lyrical musings, and catchy choruses.
Gemma Hayes
Dolans
Performing material from across her 20-year career, including songs from her 2024 album Blind Faith.
80s Icons Show
University Concert Hall
Relive 80s classics from Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Go West, Paul Young, Wham and more.
Alias
The Old Quarter
A high-energy cover set sure to get the crowd moving — great vibes, great tunes.
Chief Keegan / The Leon Stax Equation
Record Room
Funk and soul all night long.
Slouch
Pharmacia
L.A.S.A. LK presents Slouch album launch with special guests Martian Subculture.
Dance Stories: Installation
Dance Limerick
Audio-visual presentations of the lives and work of Lisa Cliffe, Mary Nunan and Angie Smalis.
Film Programmes
Dance Limerick
Live Forever – Oasis Tribute
Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel
SATURDAY 8
Lend Me A Soprano
Lime Tree Theatre
Light Moves: Ways of Doing Things
Belltable
Light Moves: They Shoot Horses
Belltable (Fundraiser event, drop-in)
Exploring dance as resistance and resilience, this eight-hour continuous film follows dancers through cycles of elation, joy, fatigue, and endurance — set to pop, rock, and dance hits from the 1960s onward.
Skids
Dolans with guests The Membranes
Punk royalty from Scotland, formed in 1977 — delivering their signature anthemic guitar riffs and chant-like choruses.
The Drive
Dolans
Presented by Seoda Shows.
Mic Drop Comedy: Sharon Mannion
Record Room
Her new tour Jukebox Donkey brings sharp wit and charm to the stage.
Dance Stories: Installation
Dance Limerick
Light Moves: Lake Burst (Live)
Dance Limerick
4.30pm — an experimental short film by Maïa Nunes, directed by Clodagh Farrelly, reimagining Irish folklore as a story of inner conflict and rebirth.
After Shock
The Old Quarter
High-energy covers and original tunes from the Tralee-based band.
DJ Eoghain Fitz
Fordes Courtyard
From 9pm — spinning the latest hits and energetic mixes.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
DJ til late with disco, alternative, and lost classics.
SUNDAY 9
John Spillane
Dolans
With an extensive back catalogue, John’s songs have been covered by Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon. His 2024 album FÃoruisce – The Legend of the Lough won ‘Album of the Year’ at the RTÉ Folk Awards.
Shaun Ryder — Happy Mondays, And Fridays, And Saturdays, And Sundays
Dolans
Spoken word tour from the frontman of Happy Mondays and Black Grape.
MONDAY 10
The Monday Club
The Still House Bar
Complimentary goodies and pure divilement for hospitality and industry friends.
TUESDAY 11
Lunchtime Concert
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Naomi Berrill (Cello) — 1.15pm performance.
WEDNESDAY 12
REBOOT presents DJ 2QWIK 2 GRUV
Dolans
From 10.30pm to 2.30am.
Queen by Candlelight
University Concert Hall
West End Singers accompanied by a live rock band performing Queen’s greatest hits.
The 50 Plus Show
Greenhills Hotel
A showcase for those approaching or in retirement — discover hobbies, rights, financial advice, and ways to stay active and connected.