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Things to do in Limerick this weekThursday 15 October

19 events, 4 tours to book, 16 local favourites and 4 walks and hikes in Limerick this week.

Happening now in Limerick

Visiting Limerick?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Limerick

7:30pmWilliam Thompson: Touch GrassThu 15 October, 7:30pm · Dolans Kasbah 8pmThe Byrne BrothersThu 15 October, 8pm · Dolans Upstairs TonightWoodlands Pumpkin PatchThu 15 October · Woodlands Hotel TonightThe Scare FactoryThu 15 October · Cleeves Factory · From €24

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

FreeSatMorbid & Sons - Pop Up Funeral ShopSat 17 October, 2pm · Nicholas Street SatDeirdre O'Kane (comedy)Sat 17 October, 7:30pm · Dolans Warehouse SatMichael McGovernSat 17 October, 8pm · Dolans Upstairs SatJenny GreeneSat 17 October, 11pm · Dolans Warehouse SatHappy Halloween Experience 2026Sat 17 October · Jetland Shopping Centre · From €3 FreeSunMilk Market Outdoor Sunday Cafe & FairsSun 18 October, 11am · Milk Market SunTool Shed, A Tribute to ToolSun 18 October, 8pm · Dolans Kasbah

Food: where locals eat

Local favourites in Limerick

Milk MarketCity centre · $1826 AdareAdare · $$$Freddy's RestaurantCity centre · $$$Fordes CourtyardCity centre · $$The Locke Bar & RestaurantMedieval quarter · $$Brown's Brasserie LimerickCity centre · $$Burger & BaoCity centre · $Copper and SpiceAnnacotty · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 7:30pmIrish Chamber Orchestra - Spark & SerenadeFri 16 October, 7:30pm · University Concert Hall · From €25 Tue 8pmCastleconnell Concert Series - Musici IrelandTue 20 October, 8pm · All Saints Church · From €10 Thu 10:30pmOutset Presents Black Traffic + support Evan, KarlaaThu 22 October, 10:30pm · Dolans Warehouse Dolan'sDock Road The Locke BarMedieval quarter Treaty City BreweryMedieval quarter Kasbah Social ClubDock Road Maggie Choo's @ 101City centre Nancy BlakesCity centre Record RoomCity centre Smyths BarCity centre

Tours & day trips

Booked with the operator

Cliffs of MoherSelf-drive, about 1.5 hours from Limerick Bunratty Castle & Folk ParkSelf-drive, about 15 minutes from Limerick Adare Village & Heritage CentreSelf-drive or bus, about 25 minutes from Limerick Lough Gur Visitor CentreSelf-drive, about 30 minutes from Limerick

Get outside

Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Limerick

FreeLimerick Greenway40 km · about 8 hrs FreeAdare Heritage Trailabout 1.5 hrs FreeLimerick Street Art Trailabout 1.5 hrs FreeLimerick Medieval Trailabout 1.5 hrs

Comedy, theatre & film

Tue 7:30pmMadison Cawley: The Maddie ShowTue 20 October, 7:30pm · Lime Tree Theatre WedFossett's Circus Halloween SpooktacularWed 21 October · Cleeves site (Euro Car Park) · From €15 Thu 7:30pmJack Dee: Jack's Joke ShowThu 22 October, 7:30pm · Lime Tree Theatre

More in Limerick

Limerick: what's on, answered

What's on in Limerick this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 7 events listed in Limerick, including Morbid & Sons - Pop Up Funeral Shop, Deirdre O'Kane (comedy) and Michael McGovern.

Are there free things to do in Limerick?

Yes: 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Limerick?

There are 4 tours and day trips to book, including Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.

Where should I eat in Limerick?

Local favourites include Milk Market, 1826 Adare, Freddy's Restaurant and Fordes Courtyard, and for a drink, Dolan's and The Locke Bar.

Where can I go hiking near Limerick?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Limerick include Limerick Greenway, Adare Heritage Trail and Limerick Street Art Trail.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Limerick. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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