Greetings from 1691
Amanda Shires is at Dolans Warehouse on Wednesday. Bell X1 are at King John's Castle on Saturday with Soda Blonde. In between: Rioghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet at Dolans Upstairs on Thursday, APOLLO5 running workshops and a concert at the University Concert Hall on Friday as part of Limerick Sings, and the Milk Market turning over to the annual Limerick Garden Festival on Sunday.
This is our pick of what's on this week. As always for a full event list check out the link at the bottom of the email.
Let's dive in 👇
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Bell X1 + Soda Blonde
Saturday 6 June · 20:00 · King John's Castle
Bell X1 have been one of Ireland's best indie bands for over 20 years, and this outdoor summer show at King John's Castle is the kind of gig that earns the location. The castle's inner ward makes for a proper setting. It's not just a backdrop. Soda Blonde open. A new album is in the works for 2026; this is the tour marking the return.
Amanda Shires
Wednesday 3 June · 20:00 · Dolans Warehouse
Grammy-winning Americana musician, violinist, and co-founder of The Highwomen alongside Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, and Brandi Carlile. She's playing European and UK dates this June — Belfast, Limerick, Dublin — and Dolans Warehouse is the right kind of room for it. The sort of show where the people who go talk about it afterwards.
Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Thursday 4 June · 20:00 · Dolans Upstairs
Ríoghnach Connolly was BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, and Honeyfeet is her ensemble — a band that moves between protest folk, dance rhythms, and something harder to categorise. Dolans Upstairs, standing, 18+. The kind of show that rewards not knowing too much going in.
APOLLO5 — Limerick Sings International Choral Festival
Friday 5 June · Workshop 16:30 / Concert 20:00 · University Concert Hall
UK a cappella ensemble APOLLO5 anchor the opening of the Limerick Sings International Choral Festival with two events: an interactive workshop at 4:30pm (€12, all levels welcome), and a full concert at 8pm (€25-28). The concert programme, Anam, runs from Renaissance polyphony to a new arrangement of Michael McGlynn's Song of Amergin. The UCH is a good room for this.
Art in the Park 2026: Part 2 — Limerick Plein Air
Saturday 6 June · Campbell Park
The second session of the annual Limerick Plein Air event: artists working outdoors, painting from life at Campbell Park. Worth going along even if you're not participating.
Once Upon A Time In A Cinema
Monday 8 June · 19:00 · Lime Tree Theatre
An Irish film at the Lime Tree to close out the week. Check the listing for full details.
Cruinniú na nÓg: A Taste of Theatre
Thursday 4 June · 10:00 · Friar's Gate Theatre, Kilmallock
The Friar's Gate Theatre in Kilmallock runs its Cruinniú na nÓg programme on Thursday: A Taste of Theatre for ages 13 to 18. Free; part of Ireland's national creativity day for young people.
DJ Workshop: Cruinniú na nÓg After Party
Saturday 6 June · 18:00 · Wickham Way
A DJ workshop for young people as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg programme. Free evening event after the day's activities.
Limerick Garden Festival
Sunday 7 June · 11:00 · Milk Market
The annual Limerick Garden Festival takes over the Milk Market for the day: specialist plant stalls, food trucks, expert talks, cookery demonstrations, and kids' workshops. An established fixture that fills the Milk Market well on a Sunday. The sort of event you go to for an hour and stay for three.
I Said What I Said with Shane McCarthy
Friday 5 June · 20:00 · Lime Tree Theatre · €29
Shane McCarthy brings his podcast to the Lime Tree stage. Live, unfiltered, covering life, love, and pop culture. His TikTok following is substantial; if you know the content, you know the show.
Lift Up Your Voice Workshop with Ross Scanlon
Sunday 7 June · 14:00 · University Concert Hall
An interactive vocal workshop led by Ross Scanlon, part of the Limerick Sings International Choral Festival. Open to all levels.
For a full overview of all events on this week in Limerick check out our event listings page
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
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