PHOTOS Limerick’s love for culture is on full display as Culture Night boasts more than 70 free events

Limerick’s love for culture is on full display as Culture Night 2025 in the City boasts more than 70 free events. Photo: Don Moloney

Limerick City and County’s diverse culture is on display as Culture Night 2025 brings “One Night For All” with more than 70 free events

Thousands are expected to take part in the 2025 Culture Night celebrations that will see more than 70 free events take place across Limerick City and County on Friday, September 19.

From poetry to painting and music to murals, the programme showcases the diversity and creativity of Limerick’s cultural scene, living up to the theme of the twentieth edition of Culture Night, One Night for All.

The city and county will become a hot spot for culture with free events and civic spaces opening their doors for one night only. Limerick City will see the celebration centre around a Live Electronic Music gig with Sionna on the King John’s Castle stage.

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Take a magical journey with the Madcap Chronicles of Wonderland at Limerick’s Hunt Museum, with other exhibitions, workshops and performances taking place at Ormston House, Limerick Printmakers, and Spacecraft Studios.

On-street entertainment includes the Boherbuoy Band on Thomas Street, and Henry Street Garda Station will open its doors to visitors curious about life behind the scenes – including a peek inside the cells! The Milk Market will open from 5–8pm with a petting farm, live music, and local craft and food stalls.

Other late-night events include a Top 8 Performance Platform at Dance Limerick Church and Downbeat Records at The Wickham Way, which present an evening of Jamaican music.

Limerick’s county towns will be bustling with activity, including a screening of Birdsong by Seán Roynane at the Desmond Complex, and music technology workshops for teens at Foróige, Newcastle West.

In Abbeyfeale, live music will fill the air at Siopa Milséan thanks to Music Generation, the Ballyneety Men’s Club session at the Session House returns once again, and there is Ceol agus Craic in Glenbrohane Community Hall.

Granagh will host the Threads Between Exhibition, while Castleconnell presents a climate-conscious programme featuring an interactive mural launch, clothing swap, and local craft exhibition.

Limerick Arts Officer, Etain McCooey, said Culture Night 2025 is the perfect opportunity to “celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities” in Limerick.

They said, “We invite audiences, existing and new, to come out into our galleries, museums, workshops, libraries and studios to engage in the range of diverse activities and events. All events are free and open to all to try out new arts and cultural experiences.”

Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr. Catherine Slattery encouraged everyone to get involved, saying, “I encourage everyone to explore something new and support the incredible artists and organisers who make this night possible.”

Director General of Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly, said, “Culture Night reflects the vibrancy and inclusivity of Limerick’s cultural landscape. It’s a night that brings people together, sparks curiosity, and showcases the talent that thrives in every corner of our city and county.”

Find more events from Culture Night and all over this weekend in Limerick in the I Love Limerick events section.

Pictures: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick