Looking for the best events in Limerick this week? From live music gigs and comedy nights to theatre performances, club nights, family shows and cultural events, there’s something happening every night across the city. Explore what’s on at Dolans, Belltable, University Concert Hall, Pharmacia, The Old Quarter and more from Thursday 21 to Tuesday 26.
THURSDAY 21
Aladdin and the Lamp
Lime Tree Theatre – The pupils of Catherine McAuley School perform Aladdin and the Lamp.
Killian Sundermann (Comedy)
Dolans
Katie Gregson Macleod
Dolans – Seoda Shows: The viral breakout on TikTok with single “complex”, led to international recognition, a major label deal, an Ivor Novello nomination and a whirlwind of festival performances and headline tours. Katie’s work continues to explore themes of nostalgia, power dynamics, and self-reflection, all underscored by her signature poeticism and vulnerability.
National Hunt Racing
Limerick Racecourse
Choral Concert
Redemptorists, Mount St. Alphonsus – From 7.45pm this Friendship Concert promises to showcase the beautiful choral traditions of Germany and Ireland. Musical Director Frauenchor Hochdahl 1942: Tilman Wohlleber. Musical Director Voices of Limerick: Colette Davis. Accompanist: Irina Dernova.
FRIDAY 22
U Are The Universe Charity Screening
Belltable – Presented by Ukrainian Action in Ireland. In the near future a Ukrainian space trucker, Andriy Melnyk, transports nuclear waste on the cargo ship to the abandoned Jupiter’s moon Callisto.
These Charming Men
Dolans – A must for all Smiths and Morrissey fans.
THIS FRIDAY May 22 is Morrissey’s 67th birthday. To celebrate, Dolans will host the legendary Manchester Night featuring These Charming Men celebrating the music of The Smiths and DJ sets by Professor Eoin Devereux. Running for 15 years, Manchester Night is a firm part of the Limerick music scene. It has attracted media attention from New York to LA and Berlin. Having recently interviewed Mike Joyce about his book The Drums at Dolan’s, Eoin Devereux will be having two further public interviews with Joyce later this month at the Savoy in Cork and Garter Lane, Waterford.
Essentially Cher
University Concert Hall
Jerry Fish
Dolans – A unique live theatrical experience that dissolves all boundaries between performer and audience.
Féile na Gréine Launch Party
Pharmacia – Celebrating the launch of FNG 2026 with performances by Mise an Sliabh, Laura Duff, I Dreamed I Dream, and Dijaka raising funds for the festival.
Limerick Desi Night Summer Vibes
Black Rabbit – Bollywood and Punjabi.
Treaty United V Cobh Ramblers
Markets Field Stadium
LSOM Alumni & Friends Gala Concert ft. Rhiannon Giddens
St Mary’s Cathedral – The third annual Gala Fundraising Concert features a very special performance by the incredibly talented multi-Grammy and Pulitzer prize winner Rhiannon Giddens.
For Folks Sake
Blue Bar, Punches Cross
Live Music
The Old Quarter
SATURDAY 23
Club 30 +
Dolans – A new clubbing experience designed exclusively for those over 30 who still love to dance but prefer an earlier night.
THEATRE
Dolans – Dara, Oscar, Sonny and Sean, have whipped up a storm of excitement through their outstanding live shows; gorgeous, emotive melodies and the stunning vocals of lead singer, Maeve.
Fiesta Tica
Mollys – Costa Rican party, bringing the vibrant spirit of Caribbean culture to the city through reggae, roots and dancehall, with rhythms that will keep you moving from start to finish.
Let’Samba em Limerick
Angel Lane
The Roadrunners
Blue Bar, Punches Cross
Caroline Keane
Record Room – An intimate album launch for Rise, offering a first live look at the music and how it came together. An evening of vibrant, emotive, and highly expressive contemporary Irish music on concertina.
Praelium
Pharmacia
Treaty United Women’s V Wexford Women’s
Markets Field Stadium
80s Night with Leon
Phil Flannerys Bar – Always a great fun night out.
The Treaty Walking Tour
St John’s Cathedral – From 11am at the Patrick Sarsfield statue next to St John’s Cathedral.
Live Music
The Old Quarter
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace – DJ til late playing club bangers and lost classics.
SUNDAY 24
The Lockys
Blue Bar, Punches Cross
Hard Hitting Wrestling (All Ages Family Show)
St. John’s Pavilion – From 2pm, Hard Knox Pro Wrestling bring the action, energy and attitude for a family friendly show.
MONDAY 25
IFI Screening: Primavera
Belltable – Venice, early 18th century. Renowned for its exceptional music programme, the Pièta orphanage is home to Cecilia, a young violin virtuoso. Despite her talent, Cecilia’s future seems dim, with the prospect of an arranged marriage her only hope of escape.
Magic Of The Beatles
University Concert Hall
TUESDAY 26
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Dolans