Limerick is buzzing with culture, music, comedy and creativity this week, from orchestral masterpieces and indie gigs to theatre, art pop-ups and late-night club events. Whether you’re in the mood for Mozart, stand-up laughs, trad supergroups or alternative DJ sets, there’s something happening every night across the city. Here’s your complete guide to what’s on in Limerick from Thursday to Wednesday.
Thursday, April 16
Powerful Emotions Tour – Chamber Philharmonic Europe
Presented by Chamber Philharmonic Europe, the Kammerphilharmonie Europa gives a guest performance in Limerick for this very special concert. The ensemble is made up of some of the most talented musicians from across Europe who tour and perform around the world with award-winning soloist Cyrill Gussaroff (trumpet). The 2024/2025 season saw Chamber Philharmonic Europe perform 47 concerts Europe-wide.
Roger O’Sullivan (Comedy)
A nostalgic trip through 90s video games, optical illusions and tales of rural Ireland.
Big Sleep
From underground tunnel shows beneath the M50 to sold-out European tours, their journey is one of instinct, connection, and constant evolution.
ICO: Mozart’s World
Throughout the evening, Henning Kraggerud guides us with stories and reflections, bringing Mozart’s genius to life, creating an experience that feels as personal as it is inspiring. His sparkling Violin Concerto No. 5 dances with wit and charm, drawing listeners into Mozart’s playful imagination. The mood deepens in Sonata in E minor, as the violin and harpsichord share an intimate, soul-stirring conversation full of beauty and longing. This exploration rises to a radiant close with Symphony No. 29, brimming with youthful energy and elegance.
Bottom Dog Theatre’s Annual Fundraiser Table Quiz
1314 Jerry Flannery’s Bar
With your MC Myles Breen. An opportunity to contribute to Bottom Dog’s current theatre projects.
Friday, April 17
Shirley Valentine
Treat yourself to an evening of laughter, triumph, and a hilarious journey of rediscovery. The brilliant and irrepressible Norma Sheahan returns to the Lime Tree Theatre with her “sell-out performance” of Willy Russell’s effervescent and iconic character.
BIIRD
Live at the Big Top, Limerick Milk Market
Trad supergroup of 11 of Ireland’s finest musicians, singers, lilters and lunatics.
Tom O’Mahony
Tom O’Mahony tries to make sense of the very weird place we find ourselves today. After the strain of building a house in the past year, losing more hair than planned and gaining more aches than deserved, Tom’s wondering if a trip to Turkey or joining OnlyFans may be the new best option.
Seomra Comhrá
The Glen Tavern
A new Visual Art experience in the city. Combining the convivial setting of the traditional Irish Public House and the imagination of artist Tim O’Neil, a Limerick-based artist working from Wickham St. Studios. His multidisciplinary practice spans collage, installation, and drawing.
Heated Rivalry Club Night
DJs will be playing music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, woven into a late night mix of the greatest 00s & 10s pop/queer club anthems.
Post Punk Podge / Louder Than Books / Lúila
Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies will play their genre-defying EP Technohippies! Activate! live in Limerick for the first time, with Louder Than Books — who will also launch a new EP on the night — and Lúila.
MMRS.LK – Emo/Alternative Club Night
Pronounced “Memories” — Munster’s newest club night specialising in emo, pop-punk, nu-metal and alternative music with a few other surprises in between.
Saturday, April 18
Record Store Day
Steamboat Music
Steamboat Records will open from 9am to 7pm on Saturday, 18 April, for World Record Store Day, with over 200 vinyl releases, rare Irish pressings from CMAT, Mary Wallopers and Amble, and international titles from Sleep Token, Charli XCX and Olivia Dean among others. Music collective PressPlayRepeat will curate a full day of vinyl DJs and live performances spanning Downtempo, Soul, Disco, House, Hip-Hop, Rock and Indie, ensuring the celebrations continue throughout the day.
Live performances come from God Knows at 1pm, First Class Rebel at 2:30pm and Irish Wonders at 5:30pm.
Remembering Ronnie Drew with Phelim Drew
Phelim Drew pays tribute to the legacy of Ronnie Drew and his fellow Dubliners Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. Blending folk classics with other musical influences that shaped their distinctive sound, the performance offers a rich and affectionate reflection on the songs and stories that defined an era.
Dry Cleaning
The indie rockers manifest Reaganite paranoia of early 80s US punk and hardcore with the dry strut of Keith Richards, stoner rock, dystopian degradation, playful no wave and pastoral fingerpicking, while Florence’s delivery, meticulously calibrated to her bandmates’ soundscapes, asserts her in a lineage of spoken-word artists.
The Great Gatsby Party!
Greenhills Hotel
A glamorous Gatsby-themed evening at the Greenhills Hotel.
SNYC – Tony Roche & Jaspar Fitzgerald
A collaborative showcase from musician Tony Roche and visual artist Jaspar Fitzgerald.
Art & Craft Popup
19 Nicholas Street
Pop-up arts and crafts event in the city centre.
Sunday, April 19
David Keenan
With a reputation as a uniquely poetic singer-songwriter/storyteller and relentless live performer, David Keenan has toured consistently from a young age.
Memory of a Free Festival
Ormston House
This project responds to the Carnsore Point anti-nuclear festivals that took place in Wexford between 1978 and 1981. Featuring works by Orla Barry, Brian Duggan, Cóilín O’Connell, and Alanna O’Kelly. Running until June 20.
Permanent Collection Selections
Limerick City Gallery of Art
Important and highly significant collection of historic and contemporary works from local, national and international artists. Runs until June 14.
The Passenger
The Commercial Bar
Live music at The Commercial Bar.
Art & Craft Popup
19 Nicholas Street
Pop-up arts and crafts event in the city centre.
Treaty United Women v Galway United Women
Markets Field Stadium
Kickoff at 1.45pm.
Limerick Classical Concert Series 2026 – Irish National Opera Studio Recital
Part of the Limerick Classical Concert Series 2026, featuring performers from the Irish National Opera Studio.
Monday, April 20
IFI Screening: Midwinter Break
Established theatre director Polly Findlay makes an impressive directorial debut with this moving and insightful adaptation of Northern Irish writer Bernard MacLaverty’s acclaimed novel. Stella (Lesley Manville) and Gerry’s (Ciarán Hinds) titular sojourn to Amsterdam becomes an unexpected emotional reckoning for the long-married, retired couple as old memories and unresolved tensions come to the surface, forcing them to confront their relationship, faith, and the legacy of past traumas.
Pat O’Donnell and Karl Spain Comedy Night
A comedy double bill with Pat O’Donnell and Karl Spain.
Tuesday, April 21
Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Cathedral
Lorraine (soprano), Shirley (mezzo-soprano) and Yonit (piano).
Wednesday, April 22
The Devil Wears Prada Paint & Sip Movie Night
101 O’Connell Street
A fun paint and sip evening screening The Devil Wears Prada.
Unsinkable: Poetry Inspired by the Titanic
The People’s Museum of Limerick
A poetry event drawing inspiration from the story of the Titanic, held at the People’s Museum of Limerick.