THURSDAY 4
A strong mix of live music, theatre, and festive events across the city.
Featuring: Jah Wobble, Pa Sheehy, ABBA Forever, Limerick on Ice, ICO Youth & The Dance Academy, and Cool Yule on The Lane.
Jah Wobble: Metal Box – Dolans
Seoda Shows presents Public Image Ltd.’s Metal Box reimagined.
Pa Sheehy Acoustic – Dolans
Former frontman of Walking on Cars.
ABBA Forever – University Concert Hall
Limerick on Ice – Arthurs Quay
Daily
ICO Youth & The Dance Academy – Irish Chamber Orchestra Studio, UL
Cool Yule on The Lane – Mother Macs
A glowing festive laneway of jazz and atmosphere.
FRIDAY 5
Live bands, Christmas experiences, local art, and late-night DJs all across the city.
Highlights include The Alvin Purple Experience, After Shock at The Old Quarter, Colm K & Eamo in the Record Room, Lumen’s Christmas Grotto, Limerick Art Expo, and more.
The Alvin Purple Experience – Dolans
After Shock – The Old Quarter
Energetic covers and originals from a Tralee band.
Hlymrekr presents Colm K and Eamo – Record Room
Lumen’s Christmas Grotto – 16 Roches Street
Interactive Santa’s Post Office experience.
Christmas Craft Fair – College of Further Education and Training, O’Connell Avenue Campus
Limerick Art Expo – Istabraq Hall, Merchant’s Quay
Featuring 11 local artists, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
The Fadas – St Joseph’s Church Kildimo
In aid of Kildimo Community Council.
After Show Party – Dolans Terrace
DJ playing disco, alternative, and lost classics.
SATURDAY 6
One of the busiest weekends of the season with events from morning to late night.
Record & Merch Fair, The Jazzmas Experiment, Santa Paddle on the Shannon, Red Fury, Opera & Carols at King John’s Castle, Paddy Casey, Worn Out, Neil Young tribute, and more.
Record & Merch Fair – The Commercial / Record Room
Local artists and musicians.
Christmas on The Lane: The Jazzmas Experiment – Mother Macs
Santa Paddle On The Shannon – Cleeve’s Bank
Red Fury – The Old Quarter
High-energy rock, pop, and anthems.
DJ Evan Quaid – Fordes Courtyard
Panto: Red Riding Hood – Lime Tree Theatre
Opera & Carols – King John’s Castle
A concert series in the Castle Suite featuring acclaimed Limerick vocalists and pianist Aoife Moran.
Worn Out – Dolans
4-piece metal/hardcore band from Cork.
16 Tons of Jive – Bradshaws, Castleconnell
Harvest: A Tribute to Neil Young – Dolans
Dancing Invisibilities – Ormston House
Presented by The Parsley Collective.
Paddy Casey – King John’s Castle
Part of the Castle Suite Sessions.
The Vault ft. Glenn Davis & Pippy – Record Room
Jim E. Brown – Pharmacia
After Show Party – Dolans Terrace
DJ til late.
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SUNDAY 7
Enjoy theatre, live music, and festive atmosphere to round off the weekend.
Red Riding Hood Panto, Merry Mayhem at the Castle, Simple Things at Dolans, and The Major Dudes at The Commercial.
Panto: Red Riding Hood – Lime Tree Theatre
Merry Mayhem – King John’s Castle
Simple Things – Dolans
Kerry pop-folk trio blending Irish trad and modern pop.
The Major Dudes – The Commercial
MONDAY 8
Monday Club – The Still House
Industry/Hospitality Screening: Wonka – Belltable
TUESDAY 9
Panto: Red Riding Hood – Lime Tree Theatre
H.I.P.S.T.E.R. Autumn Concert Series – The Hunt Museum
Featuring a celebrated klezmer ensemble.
WEDNESDAY 10
Panto: Red Riding Hood – Lime Tree Theatre
Ash – Dolans
Celebrating 30 years, with classics and new album Race The Night.