Halloween week line‑up of music, comedy and theatre in Limerick

Limerick will host a packed programme of Halloween events from Thursday 22 October to Wednesday 28 October, offering live music, comedy, theatre and family‑friendly activities across the city and county.

Thursday marks the opening with Jack Dee’s “Jack’s Joke Show” at Lime Tree Theatre, celebrating 40 years of stand‑up, and a drag performance titled “Taste of Samhain” at Dolans in aid of Trans Pride Limerick. Traditional music sessions run nightly at Locke Bar, while the Record Room presents “Brake Loose” for fans of The Doors and Billy Idol.

Friday’s highlights include the one‑man play “The Cable” at Belltable, Jarlath Regan’s new stand‑up set at Lime Tree Theatre and the Johnny Fean Rhythm & Blues Festival at Dolans, featuring the Pat McManus Band and guests Barry Devlin and Jim Lockhart.

Saturday sees a Puccini aria celebration at Lime Tree Theatre and a conversation with broadcaster John Creedon at UCH, alongside a candlelit Samhain Death Café at Pery Square.

Other events run throughout the week, such as Eddie Lenihan’s folklore storytelling at Lumen HQ, a “Spirits of Samhain” graveyard tour at St John’s Graveyard and a variety of gigs at venues including Blue Bar, Record Room and the Record Room’s “Outset Presents Black Traffic” techno night.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Zak Mir / Pexels.