Limerick hosts a week of Halloween concerts, comedy and tours

Limerick will host a packed programme of Halloween‑themed events and live entertainment from Thursday 29 October to Wednesday 4 November.

Thursday opens with Tommy Tiernan’s stand‑up show at the Lime Tree Theatre, followed by a whiskey‑tasting session at Mother Mac’s and a techno night at Dolans presented by REBOOT. The University Concert Hall will stage Michael McGovern’s “Window Sessions”, while the People’s Museum runs a Halloween city‑centre fancy‑dress walk.

Friday’s line‑up includes the Sibin Soundsystem “Disrupt” set at Pharmacia, the Belltable’s LASTA Festival “Nighttime Medley” variety show and a Pink Floyd tribute, “Breathe – The Dark Side of the Moon”, at the Lime Tree Theatre. Dolans will also host a triple‑tribute night featuring Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age.

Other highlights over the weekend feature traditional Irish music with Brendan & Martin Mulvihill at Glin, a jazz session by the Kenobi Jazz Ensemble at Treaty City Brewery and a Halloween walking tour of King John’s Castle.

For families, the Scare Factory at Cleeves Factory runs until Sunday, and the Mystery Samhain Banquet at King John’s Castle offers a theatrical medieval experience for €104.50.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Erik Mclean / Pexels.