Limerick is bursting into life this week with one of its biggest and most varied events calendars of the year. Anchoring it all is Riverfest Limerick 2026, the beloved bank holiday festival returning to the city centre from Friday May 1 through Monday May 4, bringing live concerts at King John’s Castle, street parties, circus spectacle, a fashion festival, the Great Limerick Run, and a spectacular fireworks finale. But the fun starts earlier, with a packed Thursday night of theatre, comedy, tango, and film, and carries through into Wednesday June 6 with book launches, choral performances, and stand-up comedy. Whether you’re after world-class live music, family-friendly fun, local theatre, or a quiet afternoon at the Milk Market, there is something in Limerick this week for everyone.
THURSDAY 30
Twilight Thursdays
City Centre –
All In The Timing by David Ives
Lime Tree Theatre
All Rise
Belltable – The Northside Misfits bring their unique voice to this rocking comedy drama in true Sherlock Holmes style.
Bernard Casey (Comedy)
Dolans
Italian Film Festival
TUS Millennium Theatre – Screening Un anno di scuola by Laura Samani.
Fleadh by the Feale
Abbeyfeale – All weekend traditional music, dance, song and storytelling.
The GAFF: Film Night
The Gaff – Three films highlighting diverse Limerick voices.
Twilight Tales
The Hunt Museum
Twilight Milk Market: Dragon Spectacular
Limerick Milk Market – Family fun bringing ancient legends to life.
Comedy Night
Katie Daly’s – Featuring Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan and more.
The Cha Haran Band
Jerry Flannery’s Bar – 7:30pm, 60s classics.
Splatter Room Limerick
Wickham Way – Creative chaos and colourful fun.
Seanchoíche Limerick
Wickham Way – Charity storytelling night supporting Shine.
Tango at Twilight
People’s Museum of Limerick – Live tango music and dance.
FRIDAY 1
Riverfest Limerick 2026
City Centre – Festival fun for all ages.
All In The Timing by David Ives
Lime Tree Theatre
Riverfest Music Trail
Various venues – Guided journey through 8 live acts.
HamsandwicH
Record Room – Acoustic reimaginings.
Kila
Dolans
Knives
Dolans
Riverfest at the Milk Market
Limerick Milk Market – Outdoor café & art class.
Riverfestival Village
Arthur’s Quay – Food, crafts and live performances.
Opera Friday: Arias For Peace
Limerick Milk Market – 1:30pm operatic showcase.
Riverfest Fashionfest
Gardens International
Fidget Feet Circus
Honan’s Quay – All weekend street circus spectacle.
A Riverfest Recital
King’s Island Community Creche
Domino Lite
The Old Quarter
Italian Film Festival
TUS Millennium Theatre – Documentary screening.
ZEN
Pharmacia – House music DJs.
SATURDAY 2
Declan Nerney in Concert
Lime Tree Theatre
The Human League
King John’s Castle – Live at the Castle.
Run To The Beast (Iron Maiden Tribute)
Dolans
Treaty United Skills Showcase
O’Brien’s Park – 9am skills competition.
Free Comic Book Day
Steamboat Music & Comics
The Prophets
The Old Quarter
DJ Evan Quaid
Fordes Courtyard
HYROX at Riverfest
O’Brien Park – Fitness challenge event.
A Sitting Room Outside
Nicholas St – Community space with food vendors.
Oscar Blue
Steamboat Music & Comics – 1pm show.
Treaty United Women vs Shamrock Rovers
Markets Field Stadium
Riverfest Street Party
George’s Quay – DJs, food and entertainment.
Trevor Sexton, Don Stiffe & Ger O’Donnell
Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale
Fidget Feet Aerial Spectacle
Redemptorist Church Car Park – 9:30pm aerial show.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
SUNDAY 3
Hermitage Green: 15 Year Celebration
King John’s Castle
Alter Ego: Traffic Light Party
Dolans
Jenny Greene
Dolans
Aftershock / Sweet Freedom / Drive
The Old Quarter
A Sitting Room Outside
Nicholas St
Riverfest Street Party
George’s Quay
Great Limerick Run
Citywide
The Great Limerick Block Party
Catherine Street – Includes silent disco.
Spectacular Fireworks Display
Clancy Strand & Sarsfield Bridge
MONDAY 4
K-POP Superslayers
King John’s Castle
Treaty United vs Wexford
Markets Field Stadium
Limerick Book Fair
LPYMA Hall – From 10am.
WEDNESDAY 6
Book Launch: Saving Ryan
South Court Hotel – By Kieran Ginty.
University of North Florida Chamber Singers
St Mary’s Cathedral – Free performance.
Rachel Galvo
Dolans – Comedy with sharp social commentary.