THURSDAY 18
Panto: Cinderella
University Concert Hall
Cool Yule on The Lane
Mother Macs
The intimate laneway beside Mother Macs transforms into a glowing haven of jazz music and merriment.
Panto: Red Riding Hood
Lime Tree Theatre
The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra
Dolans
Fronted by three siblings, Ann, David and James Blake, The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra’s ear-catching melodies are desperately hard to categorise yet strangely easy to love. Arresting musicality paired with dark, wry wit delivers a vibrant, life-affirming live experience.
Beth Orton with special guest Sam Amidon
Dolans
Beth Orton’s self-produced album Weather Alive was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2022. Sam Amidon follows the success of his 2025 album Salt River, with performances on The Tommy Tiernan Show and Later… with Jools Holland.
Santa’s Magical Cabin
Jetland Shopping Centre
Daily.
Limerick’s Vintage Toy Window
Henry Street
Step back in time and rediscover the wonder of Christmas at Limerick’s Vintage Toy Window. A spectacular collection of toys spanning from the 1890s to the 1990s, each telling a story of Christmas past.
Christmas with Ancór
St Mary’s Cathedral
DJ Richard Saunders
Forde’s Courtyard
FRIDAY 19
The Amazing George Michael ft. James Bermingham
Dolans
Panto: Red Riding Hood
Lime Tree Theatre
Million Days
The Old Quarter
Four-piece band from Dublin bringing high-energy covers of all your favourite hits. Expect sing-alongs, dancing, and great craic all night long.
Panto: Cinderella
University Concert Hall
My Name Is John & Andy Unscene
The Record Room
Legendary DJs on the decks.
Lumen’s Christmas Grotto
16 Roches Street
Daily. Step inside Santa’s bustling Post Office and meet his trusted elf. Children enjoy festive games, quizzes, activities, a visit with Santa Claus, photos, and a special gift.
The Classic Christmas Carol Trail
The People’s Park to Arthur’s Quay
Traditional carol singing, street theatre and festive hospitality combine to create a magical, family-friendly Christmas experience.
Kean Kavanagh
Dolans
DJ Richard Saunders
Forde’s Courtyard
Spinning the latest hits and high-energy mixes guaranteed to get you moving.
ZEN Xmas Party
Pharmacia
Melodic house and techno all night with Phily, Shaq & Dave Meehan, plus guests Shane Healy & Andrey Suarez.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
DJ ’til late playing disco, alternative and lost classics.
SATURDAY 20
Qween – It’s a Kinda Queen
Dolans
Christmas on The Lane: The Jazzmas Experiment
Mother Macs
Reimagining Irish street performance through jazz, collaboration and festive spirit.
Panto: Red Riding Hood
Lime Tree Theatre
Sweet Freedom
The Old Quarter
High-energy rock anthems, soaring riffs, commanding vocals and driving drums. A guaranteed night of adrenaline and fun.
Panto: Cinderella
University Concert Hall
DJ Rosta Alan Scanlan
Forde’s Courtyard
Hailing from Newcastlewest, delivering high-energy hits and great vibes.
16 Tons of Jive
Punches Blue Bar
The Classic Christmas Carol Trail
The People’s Park to Arthur’s Quay
A festive blend of music, theatre and community celebration.
Treaty City Brewery Christmas Fair
Nicholas Street
From 2pm – hot food, festive drinks, crafts, gifts and live music.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace
DJ ’til late with disco, alternative and lost classics.
SUNDAY 21
Panto: Red Riding Hood
Lime Tree Theatre
Christmas Antique, Vintage & Craft Fair
Limerick Milk Market
Treaty City Brewery Christmas Fair
Nicholas Street
From 2pm – festive food, drinks, crafts and live music.
Santa Paws
Wickham Way
12pm–4pm. Capture festive memories with Santa Paws photo sessions, browse a pet-friendly Christmas market, and enjoy festive music and activities.
Panto: Cinderella
University Concert Hall
Soda Blonde
Dolans
Choice Music Prize-nominated band with albums Small Talk (2021) and Dream Big (2023). Their People Pleaser EP (2025) entered at #2 in the Irish Independent Album Charts.
MONDAY 22
Bobby Fingers – Music Concert
Dolans
Panto: Cinderella
University Concert Hall
TUESDAY 23
Panto: Red Riding Hood
Lime Tree Theatre
Crooning at Christmas
Dolans
Panto: Cinderella
University Concert Hall
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