Greetings from 1691
Halloween lands on Saturday, and Limerick has comedy, tribute gigs and castle nights lined up around it.
Tommy Tiernan brings his World Tour of Limerick to the Lime Tree Theatre on Thursday, then University Concert Hall on Friday and Saturday. Rhys Darby, Murray from Flight of the Conchords, is at Dolans Warehouse on Wednesday.
On Friday, Breathe play Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon in full at the Lime Tree Theatre, while King John's Castle hosts both Oktoberfeis and the Mystery Samhain Banquet. For families, the Hunt Museum has a Halloween treasure trail.
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
Rhys Darby: Unhinged
Wednesday 28 October · 19:30 · Dolans Warehouse
Murray in Flight of the Conchords, Stede Bonnet in Our Flag Means Death: Rhys Darby's Unhinged is about facing middle age with little grace, with jokes about artificial intelligence, sound effects and some physical comedy.
Tommy Tiernan: World Tour of Limerick
Thursday 29 October · 20:00 · Lime Tree Theatre
Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October · 20:00 · University Concert Hall
Tommy Tiernan is taking a new stand-up show around the counties, with Limerick coming after six shows each in Westmeath and Leitrim and before Mayo and Galway. Phones are locked away for the show.
Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience
Friday 30 October · 20:00 · Lime Tree Theatre
Dark Side of the Moon live in its entirety, with other Pink Floyd favourites too, in a new show from a band of Irish session musicians formed in 2015.
Retrograde: Strobe
Tuesday 27 October · 20:00 · Pharmacia
An electronic night from Retrograde Events, with DJ sets from Luke Culhane and 2K2Hazel all night long.
ChillisFoosQOTSA
Friday 30 October · Dolans Warehouse
A rock triple bill of three tribute acts: Taste the Pain for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, A Foo Good Men for Foo Fighters and Age of the Stone Queens for Queens of the Stone Age.
Sibin Soundsystem presents Disrupt
Friday 30 October · 21:00 · Pharmacia
Leipzig producer Disrupt is a pioneer of chiptune digital reggae, and he's live through the Síbín Soundsystem. He makes experimental ambient music too.
Fomhair Festival 2026
Friday 30 October · Live at the Big Top
William Jack: Lunchtime Cello Concert
Tuesday 3 November · 13:15 · Saint Mary's Cathedral
A lunchtime recital from cellist William Jack in the cathedral.
Lasta Festival 2026
Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 October · Belltable
LASTA '26 comes from the Young Curators national mentorship programme. Co-curators Marcus and Ilinca have built a programme that welcomes their peers into Belltable for creative experimentation and fun.
Wednesday has a screening of 9 to 5, the 1980 comedy about three women who plot revenge on their sexist boss. Friday's Nighttime Medley is a variety show of performance, drag clowning and dance from Day Magee, Whimsy and Alex Vostokova.
Cornelius Patrick O'Sullivan: Pull Hard
Thursday 29 October · 20:00 · Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel, Adare
Fatherhood, middle age and regrets about missed chances: Cornelius Patrick O'Sullivan's new stand-up show runs through GAA matches, failed diets and expensive babysitters. The Treehouse Comedy Club presents it.
Solve-Along-A Murder She Wrote
Thursday 29 October · 20:00 · University Concert Hall
Watch the Murder, She Wrote episode "A Fashionable Way to Die", in which Jessica Fletcher investigates a murder in Paris, and try to name the culprit before she does. Host Tim Benzie adds a quiz, a sing-along to the theme tune and prizes.
Mystery Samhain Banquet
Friday 30 October · 18:00 to 22:00 · King John's Castle (meeting point)
Performers and storytellers lead you from the castle to a secret historic venue for a three-course Samhain banquet. Irish mythology, local folklore, music and theatre fill the evening.
Oktoberfeis
Friday 30 October · 18:00 · King John's Castle
An Irish take on Oktoberfest, with live music from Pop Gods, traditional Irish dancers and a DJ to close the night. Competitions, Irish food, stout and beer are on the bill too.
Trick or Treat Treasure Trail
Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 1 November · The Hunt Museum
Follow clues through the galleries to find hidden treasures among the collection, then pick up a Halloween treat at reception.
Halloween Lantern Making
Thursday 29 October · 10:00 · King John's Castle
Build a willow-and-twig lantern, cover it in translucent material and add spooky silhouettes. Fancy dress is encouraged, and the café is open afterwards.
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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