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THURSDAY 4
Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Dolans – Ríoghnach Connolly’s taste for musical adventure is eclectic and her companion players, Honeyfeet, collectively drive a broad terrain of musical textures from esoteric protest songs to foot tapping, and floor thumping dance rhythms.
FRIDAY 5
I Said What I Said with Shane McCarthy
Lime Tree Theatre – The podcast you love, now louder, bolder, and completely unfiltered on stage. Expect iconic one-liners, hilarious tangents, brutally honest takes and unapologetic storytelling.
Gavin James
Live at the Castle, King John’s Castle.
Reggie’s Farm
Dolans – Ireland’s richest man, Reggie from the Blackrock Road, has a brand-new show. And this time he’s a farmer! Strap yourself in for laughs-out-loud as Cork’s favourite billionaire buys a 700-acre farm and insults his way around rural Ireland.
Renovator
The Old Quarter – An electrifying mix of modern hits, classic rock favourites, and feel-good party anthems.
APOLLO5 in Concert
University Concert Hall.
Live Music
Blue Bar, Punches Cross.
SATURDAY 6
Bell X1
Live at the Castle, King John’s Castle, with special guests Soda Blonde.
Abigail Williams
Dolans – Presented by Bad Reputation. Renowned for their evocative fusion of black metal and cinematic intensity, the band will once again bring their immersive sonic landscapes to audiences throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Abbaesque
Dolans.
Outdoor Chorus with Eimear Quinn – Limerick Sings
University Concert Hall / Cliffs of Moher.
An Evening of Choirs in Concert
Redemptorist Church – Presented by Lorcan Murray. Performing Choirs: Choirfire (Colorado, USA), Cór Cois Abhann (Co. Cork), Killaloe Male Voice Choir (Co. Clare), Limerick Chamber Choir & Voices of Limerick.
80s Night with Leon
Phil Flannerys Bar – Always a great fun night out.
Fixity
Pharmacia – From L.A.S.A. promoters. Fixity are celebrating the launch of their new album Assurance with guests Califone (US) and Tashi Dorji (US).
Green Screen Animation Workshop
Limerick Citizen Innovation Lab, Sarsfield Street – This workshop teaches 8–12 year olds how to bring some movie magic to life.
Paint Outside the Brush
The Hunt Museum – (Sensory Friendly) 10.30am. Participants will experiment with paint and a wide range of unexpected painting tools to create highly sensory and expressive artworks.
Music for Everyone with ICO
The Hunt Museum – 11am & 2pm. Young people will meet musicians and explore violin, viola, cello and double bass. Suitable for all experience levels. Followed by Movie Soundtracks: A Performance by the ICO.
Groovy Hands Drum Workshop
Watch House Cross Community Library.
Annual Luncheon Fundraiser
The Dunraven Hotel – 12.30pm. Bringing together those who share a passion for art, history and the preservation of the Hunt Museum’s extraordinary collections.
Mix + Match Screen Printing
Limerick Printmakers, 3 Johns Sq.
Red Fury
The Old Quarter – Powerhouse 5-piece band from Tipperary, bringing massive anthems, rock and pop favourites, and non-stop party energy.
Live Music
Blue Bar, Punches Cross.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace – DJ until late playing alternative and lost classics.
SUNDAY 7
K-POP Superslayers
Live at the Castle, King John’s Castle – Inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, this high-octane live production fuses dazzling choreography, live vocals, stunning costumes and explosive visuals.
Afternoon Proms – Limerick Sings
St John’s Cathedral – Presented by Shirley Keane.
16 Tons of Jive
Janesboro Community Park – Playing live at the Boro Fest at 3.30pm.
Live Music
Blue Bar, Punches Cross.
MONDAY 8
Once Upon A Time In A Cinema
Belltable – Filmed in the Theatre Royal, this charming crowd-pleaser follows weary cinema manager Earl Clancy (Colin Morgan) as he struggles to stay afloat during one chaotic Friday night screening in a small Irish town in the mid-1980s.
WEDNESDAY 10
A Country Night in Nashville
Lime Tree Theatre – A journey through the history of country music featuring hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, performed by Dominic Halpin & The Hurricanes.
Hang Massive
Dolans – Since 2011 Hang Massive have shaped the global handpan music scene, blending dream-like acoustic and upbeat electronic sounds into a magnetizing live experience.
A Music & Health Summer Series
University Concert Hall – Created for people living with dementia, along with caregivers, families and friends. Features popular ballads, folk songs, well-loved favourites and seasonal tunes that spark memories and encourage participation.
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