Looking for what’s on in Limerick this week? From live music and comedy to theatre, classical concerts and special screenings, there’s something happening every night across the city. Here’s your day-by-day guide to the best events in Limerick from March 5–12.
THURSDAY 5
MegaTRAD
Belltable
Fusion of tradition and innovation. Steeped in Clare’s rich musical heritage and sharpened at the University of Limerick, the trio delivers spontaneous, feel-driven performances where no two nights are ever the same.
Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer
Lime Tree Theatre
Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery (1901–1904); Terra Nova (1910–1913); and Endurance (1914–1916).
The Antlers
Dolans
Recording project of Peter Silberman.
The Magic Of Motown
University Concert Hall
FRIDAY 6
Partholon & The Grey
Dolans
Dissonant progressive sludge – A Bad Reputation presentation.
Freddie White
Dolans
Glory Days: Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Dolans
From Born to Run to Thunder Road, Dancing in the Dark to all the anthems that turn every night into a Springsteen celebration.
Live Music
The Old Quarter
Irish Chamber Orchestra & Kristian Bezuidenhout – The Emperor
University Concert Hall
Beethoven’s Wind Octet in E-flat Major is a burst of youthful brilliance and buoyant energy that elates with its freshness and charm.
Exhibition: True… A Celebration of the work of Billy Hayes
The Peoples Museum of Limerick
9–4 daily until March 8.
SATURDAY 7
Mario Rosenstock Live
Lime Tree Theatre
The Creator of Gift Grub MARIO ROSENSTOCK is on his travels around Ireland again bringing you his uniquely hilarious take on life and making the people in the news come alive before your eyes.
Aoife Dunne
Dolans
Live Music
The Old Quarter
Seamus Fogarty Album Launch With Guest Lewis Barfoot
Steamboat – Instruments, Records & Comics
Starts at 4:30pm.
Mic Drop Comedy
Record Room, The Commercial
With Danny Ryan, Stephen Robert Walters, Bligh Jones, Fiona O’Mahony, Kevin O’Connor, Brian McCormack.
After Show Party
Dolans
DJ til late playing alternative and lost classics.
SUNDAY 8
Gerry McAvoy’s Band of Friends
Dolans
Mixture of original material mixed in with Rory Gallagher songs. Gerry McAvoy from Belfast performed on every record Rory ever recorded.
The Catherine Hayes Gala Concert
St Mary’s Cathedral
Acclaimed performers Ami Hewitt, Jean Wallace and Irina Dernova perform timeless arias that pay tribute to Catherine Hayes’s remarkable artistry and global influence.
MONDAY 9
IFI Screening: The Voice of Hind Rajab
Belltable
In 2024 Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call from Hind Rajab, a six-year-old girl trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue.
Open Mic Comedy Night
The Old Quarter
Fresh, local talent as comedians take the stage to deliver their funniest material.
TUESDAY 10
Torch Players: Dancing at Lughnasa
Belltable
Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Cathedral
Free lunchtime concert of live music by Mateo Daniel Coelho (piano).
WEDNESDAY 11
Randy Feltface: GIMMICK
Dolans
As seen on Netflix and heard on BBC Radio 4, Randy Feltface has written and performed a dozen solo stand-up comedy shows.
The Sofia City Ballet Presents Swan Lake
University Concert Hall
THURSDAY 12
The SpongeBob Musical
Lime Tree Theatre
Uplifting messages, big laughs, and show-stopping moments, perfect for audiences of all ages.
Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man (Comedy)
Dolans
Irish Baroque Orchestra presents The Trials of Tenducci
University Concert Hall