University Concert Hall targets 1,500 children for free Christmas panto

University Concert Hall (UCH) is inviting charities, community groups and the public to help it reach a goal of 1,500 children and families attending a free performance of the Specsavers Limerick Panto, Jack & the Beanstalk, between 14 December 2026 and 10 January 2027.

The award‑winning “Panto For All” campaign, which began in 2024, has already provided free tickets to more than 930 children and families. UCH hopes the new push will raise that total to 1,500 by Christmas.

Organisers are calling for applications from charities and community organisations at uch.ie/donate. Donations of any size are welcomed and will be matched pound for pound by UCH and Specsavers Limerick, effectively doubling the impact of each contribution.

Sinéad Hope, Director of University Concert Hall, said the initiative aims to break down barriers to the arts and ensure as many families as possible can enjoy the traditional Christmas panto.

The campaign was recently named winner of the Creative Access Award at the Business to Arts Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to accessibility. Businesses wishing to support the scheme can contact claire.howard@uch.ie.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Dmitry Romanoff / Pexels.