From live music and theatre to comedy, sport, and exhibitions, Limerick has a packed week of events ahead. Here’s your guide to what’s happening around the city from Thursday to Sunday, with something for every taste, from intimate gigs and trad sessions to major live shows and family-friendly activities.
Thursday 15
Popstars The 90s Musical
Lime Tree Theatre
Popstars The 90s Musical will showcase the incredible talents of over 100 students and will also feature an amazing live band. Step into a world of glitter, girl groups, boy bands, and the biggest anthems in this hilarious, heart-warming story packed with the music that defined the 90s.
The Three Amigos
University Concert Hall
Big Limerick Seisiún
The Locke Bar
5pm & 9pm
Friday 16
Popstars The 90s Musical
Lime Tree Theatre
Absolute Eagles – A Tribute to Eagles
Dolans
All their hits from 1972 right up to the modern day classics.
Limerick City Macra’s Blind Date Night for Limerick Suicide Watch
The Blue Bar, Punch’s Cross
Big Limerick Seisiún
The Locke Bar
5pm & 9pm
Vision Board & Cocktails Night
The Wickham Bar
A feel good community for women.
Ali Woodford
The Blue Bar, Punch’s Cross
Alan O’Shea
The Old Quarter
Latin Party Night
Molly’s
Saturday 17
Rugby: Munster v Castres Olympique
Thomond Park Stadium
5.30pm – Champions Cup tie
Alias
The Old Quarter
The Fureys – Farewell Tour
University Concert Hall
The Story of Irish Dresden
Limerick Museum, The Old Franciscan Friary
The exhibition explores the intriguing story of Dromcolliher-based porcelain factory Irish Dresden. From war-torn beginnings in East Germany to starting anew in 1960s County Limerick, to major international success, the story of the Saar family is one of resilience and determination.
Youth Code
Dolans
Bad Reputation: with King Yosef and Street Sects.
Karma Police – A Tribute to Radiohead
Dolans
Covering the band’s entire career, from 1993’s Pablo Honey up to and including 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool.
Vinyl LK
Steamboat Music, Riverpoint Building
A host of daytime DJs instore from noon–5pm. All ages, family friendly. Learn how to DJ and meet other vinyl enthusiasts.
The Lockys
The Blue Bar
Big Limerick Seisiún
The Locke Bar
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
DJ Eric til late playing alternative and indie classics.
Sunday 18
Liam O’Brien
Off The Bone
From 2pm
The Counterfeits
The Blue Bar
Speakeasy Sunday
Treaty City Brewery
Monday 19
Screening: Blue Moon
Belltable
Tuesday 20
How To Tackle Your Finances
Lime Tree Theatre
Radio & TV broadcaster, author and podcast host Eoin McGee will give you all the tips and tricks you need to get on top of your day-to-day finances and really get good with money.
Wednesday 21
Space Trio (Sweden)
Dolans
Piano trio from Stockholm playing free jazz that channels the American free jazz tradition and contemporary classical music.
Thursday 22
Shane Todd
Dolans
Comedy: brand new stand-up show Hold Me Back. Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously.