Limerick is packed with events this week, from standout theatre and comedy to live music, community arts and late-night DJ sessions. Whether you’re planning a night at the theatre, catching a gig, or exploring local creativity across the city and county, here’s your complete guide to what’s on in Limerick from Thursday through to Tuesday.
THURSDAY 19
The Love Hungry Farmer
Lime Tree Theatre
Often referred to as the natural successor to John B. Keane as Ireland’s masterful present-day storyteller, Seamus O’Rourke brings to life the wistful, blundering, romantic John Bosco McLean in an uproarious evening of laughter, love, hope and desire.
The Reunion
Belltable
Produced and written by Karen Fitzgibbon and St. Saviours Community Drama Group.
DITZ
Dolans
Seoda Shows present the noise-driven post-punk Brighton band. Their second LP Never Exhale was independently released last year.
Shoshin
Dolans
Original music leaning heavily on jazz improvisation with traditional Irish and classical influences. Featuring Joe O’Callaghan, John Daly, Eamonn Cotter and Eddie O’Donovan.
Chief Keegan & Senu X
Record Room
Chief Keegan showcase tight grooves, swampy funk and catchy hooks following the release of their debut album The Piles High Club.
Mik Pyro (Republic of Loose)
Cleary’s, Newcastle West
With his six-piece band.
Book Launch: Tomás O’Maoldomhnaigh & Dominick Moloney
O’Mahony’s Bookshop, 7.30pm
‘In the Artist’s Footsteps – Revisiting Jonathan Fisher’s Killarney’ retraces Fisher’s original scenes through photography and painting.
FRIDAY 20
PURE Limerick Community Arts Festival
The Hunt Museum & various venues
Creative workshops, live performances and exhibitions celebrating local talent.
Night Birds
Blue Bar, Punches Cross
The Reunion
Belltable
Conor Moore: Me, Myself and Them
Lime Tree Theatre
A new show packed with razor-sharp impressions and personality.
Alison Spittle
Dolans
Dolans
Anglo-French avant-pop pioneers blending motorik beats, vintage electronics and politically charged lyrics.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
DJ til late playing alternative disko.
Tommy Fleming
University Concert Hall
ICO Youth Performance
LICP Community Centre, King’s Island
Domino Lite
The Old Quarter
Dynamic acoustic duo delivering soulful melodies and electrifying harmonies.
SATURDAY 21
Community Grown Short Film Screening
Belltable
Short films from Limerick-based community drama groups.
CASH RETURNS – The Man in Black
Lime Tree Theatre
The best songs from Johnny & June Cash’s iconic back catalogue.
PURE Limerick Community Arts Festival
The Hunt Museum & other venues
The Roadrunners
Blue Bar, Punches Cross
Smash Hits!
Dolans
Ceolchoirm Brad Pitt Light Orchestra as Gaeilge
The People’s Museum of Limerick
Ceolchoirm trà Ghaeilge le sólaistà agus comhrá roimh ré.
Drag Hen’s Den All Stars
Castletroy Park Hotel
Shortt Stuff
University Concert Hall
After Shock
The Old Quarter
High-energy covers and original tunes.
DJ Eoghain Fitz
Fordes Courtyard
Feel-good tunes and non-stop dancing.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
DJ til late playing 90s dance classics.
SUNDAY 22
Scaler
Dolans
Milford Care Centre Annual 10km Run/Walk
University of Limerick
Mrs Henry
The Commercial
The Lockys
Blue Bar, Punches Cross
MONDAY 23
Gorillaz Album Listening Party
Steamboat – Instruments, Records & Comics
Hear the new Gorillaz album five days before worldwide release.
TUESDAY 24
DJ Alex Farrell
Dolans
Supporting Andrew Cairns B2B Kirsty – Rag Week show.