Féile na Gréine 2024

Posted on by Barry Kennedy

Féile na Gréine, Limerick’s DIY music festival, returns to the city streets this weekend! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Limerick, Féile na Gréine champions the alternative, the local, and the downright brilliant. Here’s your Pigtown Times guide to everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the festival.

What is Féile na Gréine?

For those not in the know, Féile na Gréine is an independent, non-commercial music festival that is held annually in Limerick’s city centre. Dedicated to bringing forward-thinking, boundary-pushing music to our streets, this festival is all about discovery. Forget mainstream headliners—this is where experimental sounds meet the old-school DIY ethos, with a strong focus on Irish talent.

Féile na Gréine 2024 is shaping up to be the most ambitious yet, with acts spanning genres as diverse as post-punk, electronic, hip-hop, folk, and everything in between. It’s a three-day celebration of community, creativity, and our city’s thriving music scene, all while taking over unique spaces across Limerick.

Who’s Playing Féile na Gréine 2024?

The lineup for Féile na Gréine 2024 has something for every musical taste, with a mixture of local and not-so-local talents. Expect mind-bending experimental sounds, fast and furious punk, dreamy electronic beats, and indie anthems that’ll make you sway. Here are some of the acts to watch out for this weekend

Trá Pháidín

Some Images of Paradise

Silverbacks

Boyfrens

mynameisjohn

Fomorian Vein

Junk Drawer

Efa O’Neill

Venues

Féile na Gréine takes advantage of Limerick’s diverse range of venues, offering a music trail around the city centre. Here’s a rundown of the locations being used this weekend:

Pharmacia: Known for its alternative and underground scene, this spot is a go-to for eclectic sounds and electric energy.

Record Room: Tucked beneath the Commercial Bar on Catherine, this intimate underground venue is at the heart of Limerick’s indie music scene

Mother Mac’s Public House: A traditional pub located close to the Milk Market, Mother Macs has an impressive range of tasty craft beers and whiskeys

Treaty City Brewery: A local brewery turning out fresh, small-batch craft beers in the heart of Limerick’s Medieval Quarter

Crew Brewing Co: A vibrant space brewing up a storm of flavor-packed beers served fresh from tank to tap. Located on the top of Thomas Street, just a stones throw away from the Wickham Way Market

Ormston House: An arts and cultural hub on Patrick Street where creativity flows through exhibitions, performances, and pop-up events, breathing life into Limerick’s contemporary scene.

Starling Artist Space: An eclectic collective space on Nicholas Street fostering creative growth, collaboration, and boundary-pushing projects by Limerick’s rising stars.

Timetable

Féile na Gréine’s timetable is built for those who like to wander and stumble upon something new. With music running across multiple venues all day, the experience is spontaneous. Here’s a quick look at what the timetable is shaping up like:

Friday August 23rd

1pm – 2pm – Streamed on Youtube
BYOL gig with Princ€ss

7:30pm – 2am – Pharmacia Upstairs SOLD OUT
Blue Whale, Anna Mieke, Junk Drawer and Efa O’Neill
Tickets €10

10pm – 2am – Pharmacia Downstairs
The Nasty Villians

Saturday August 24th

1pm – 5pm – Mother Mac’s
Fiona O’Connell, Anenome, Tandem Felix and 40Hurtz

4pm – 8pm – Treaty City Brewery
Elaine Howley (DJ Set) and Macca

4pm – 7:30pm – Starling
entrd_ (4pm) and Olan Monk (7pm)

5pm – 7pm Crew Brewing Co.
Fomorian Vein and Robyn Charlie

5:30pm – 9:30pm – Record Room SOLD OUT
Some Images of Paradise, White Sage, Ellie O’Neill and Tongue Bundle
Tickets Free

9pm – 2am – Pharmacia Upstairs
Adore, Emby, Silverbacks and Polyp

10pm – 2am – Pharmacia Downstairs
DJ Time of the Month

Sunday August 25th

12pm – 1pm – People’s Park
Reggae Yoga with Reeta Cherie

1:30pm – 2:30pm – Ormston House SOLD OUT
Landless
Tickets Free

2pm – 8pm – Treaty City Brewery
Emmy Shigeta, mynameisjohn, Governess

2pm – 4:30pm – Starling
Elvin Brandhi (2pm) and Amir Sabra (4pm)

5pm – 9:30pm – Record Room SOLD OUT
Córas Trio, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin & Ultan O’Brien, Géis and The Bonk
Tickets Free

10pm – 2am – Pharmaca Upstairs
Crying Loser, Trá Pháidín and Boyfrens x Messyng FC

Getting Around

Limerick City is compact and walkable, making it easy to hop between venues on foot. The furthest walk between venues is about 20-25 minutes.

Parking can be tricky around the City, so leave the car at home if you can and use public transport where possible

It’s a busy weekend in Limerick with Live at the Docklands and the Film Track Festival also taking place. We advise you to book accommodation early. Check out our guide to Limerick Hotels

Find Out More

Want the latest updates on Féile na Gréine 2024? Follow the festival on social media for last-minute announcements, set changes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks:

Féile na Gréine isn’t just a festival—it’s a movement. Come, be a part of it, and celebrate the music, the culture, and the people that make Limerick such a special place. See you at the front row!