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DISCOVER Ireland’s favourite summer festival, Riverfest Limerick, when it returns this May Bank Holiday weekend, April 28 to May 1 2023!
Catch the current of fun and soak up the vibrant mix of land and water-based events and activities around Limerick city centre. With so much on offer during the festival, we’ve rounded up the must do events and activities!
Riverfest HQ
The Riverfestival Village in Arthur’s Quay Park will be a hive of activity throughout the weekend with street performers, a fabulous range of crafts, delicious artisan food stalls, vintage amusements, and live music. Guaranteed to be a treat for all the family!
ROGU – Firestorm
Catch Ireland’s premier fire performance company ROGU, as they light up Bedford Row on Friday, April 28, with a spectacularly entertaining fire show in a fusion of epic choreography, illusion and fabulous fantasy.
Riverfest on the Shannon
Riverfest Limerick is all about celebrating the mighty River Shannon, so make sure to get down to the water over the weekend! Riverfest on the Shannon features everything from kayaking and stand up paddle boarding to fly boarders.
Daring Daredevils!
Prepare to release your inner daredevil and experience the ultimate land-based free-fall experience, the Riverfest Freedrop!
Riverfest Spectacular Fireworks Display
Limerick’s skyline will transform into a fantastic fusion of colour, during the spectacular fireworks extravaganza. Guaranteed a fitting finale to Sunday’s festivities!
Strike a pose on Fashion Friday
Join Ireland’s queen of style, Celia Holman Lee, as she showcases the very best from local fashion houses and designers, along with all the latest trends.
BBQ on the Boardwalk
Ireland’s biggest BBQ cook-off is back with a bang on Saturday 29 April! With some smokin' hot sizzling fare on offer, it promises to be a real feast for the senses!
On your marks...
The Regeneron Great Limerick Run will see the street of Limerick thronged with walkers, joggers and serious runners on Sunday 30 April. If you’re not running then get yourself to the finish line to cheer on the participants!
Dive into the adventure and check out Riverfest.ie for further info
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