Culture Night to offer over 70 diverse events across Limerick city and county

LIMERICK city and county is gearing up to welcome thousands of culture seekers to over 70 free events this  Friday to celebrate Culture Night 2025.

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 20th edition of Culture Night, One Night for All. A celebration of live electronic Irish music  with Sionna takes centre stage at King John’s Castle.

Take a magical journey with the Madcap Chronicles of Wonderland at Limerick’s Hunt Museum, with other events 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.

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Other late night events include a  Top 8  Performance Platform  at Dance Limerick Church and Downbeat Records at The Wickham Way present an evening of Jamaican music. The county towns will also 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. 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 is a great occasion to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our region... All events are free and open to all.”