Limerick is lighting up the night with Twilight Thursday — a new monthly series dedicated to celebrating the city’s night-time economy. From live music and food pop-ups to late-night shopping and cultural happenings, there’s a wide range of events and promotional offers to fill your night.
What is Twilight Thursday?
Twilight Thursday is a new city-wide initiative spearheaded by Limerick’s Night Time Economy Office. Once a month, the city will come alive after hours with a curated programme of events, exclusive offers, and extended opening hours across shops, bars, galleries, and more.
When is Twilight Thursday?
Twilight Thursdays will take place on the last Thursday of every month:
- 31st July
- 28th August
- 25th September
- 30th October
- 27th November
- 18th December
July 31st Events
Live Music & Entertainment 🎵
Spin Southwest’s 18th Birthday Bash
Celebrate SPIN South West 18th birthday with Ireland’s BIGGEST Outdoor Silent Disco on Catherine Street from 7pm to 10pm. Music from Eoghain Fitz and Marty Guilfoyle. Tickets €10, with 50% of the proceeds going to NOVAS Limerick. More info here
Shadows At Twilight, a Night of Limerick Short Films
Lumen Street Theatre is hosting a night of local short films, vintage cinema popcorn, and a unique community celebration of Limerick artists and performers at 7pm at their base on Roches Street (V94 VY22)
Night Pages at Lucky Lane
A mellow night of live jazz music with the Quarter Dozen takes place in Lucky Lane.
Music & A Conversation With: B+ & Frankie at Downbeat Records
Downbeat Records in the Wickham Way is hosting a conversation with B+ (aka Brian Cross), a Limerick-born, California-based music photographer responsible for documenting some of hip-hops most notable movements of the past 30 years. Brian and Frankie will be playing records from their personal collections and speaking on music culture and their own journeys in music.
Latino Latino at Charlie Malones
An evening of Latin music and dance in Charlie Malones from 9pm. Come along and savour the carnival atmosphere.
The Human Jukebox Show Returns
Sing through the decades with actor/musician Mark P O’Connor in costumes/characters with special guests in Studio Saol on Sarsfield Street.
Movie & Mix Night at the Red Hen
Cocktails and a classic move in the Ren Hen from 8pm
Four Corners Comedy Club
Four Corners Comedy Club are in Katie Daly’s from 8pm with new and experienced comedians trying out new material. First-timers (or chancers) always welcome. Free entry.
The Old Quarter Rocks
Live Rock Music from Monticeli. Complimentary pint of Rockshore (Lager or Cider) for the first 50. Special offers on Cocktails.
Shannon Street Sessions at Flannery’s
Live music and free finger food for groups of 8 or more in Flannerys Bar, Shannon Street
Twilight Meets Night at Ma Hogans Bar
Live Music “Alfresco” by Josh Quinn in Ma Hogan’s
Twilight Thursday at Molly’s
Brazilian Beats, Reggaeton & Pop Music with DJ Zwing in Molly’s from 9pm
NoSkips at Pharmacia
Hip-hop, RnB and Reggae music night in Pharmacia with live music from 8.30pm to 9.30pm and DJs from 10pm to 2am. Free Entry.
Trad Thursdays at Katie Daly’s
A double dose of traditional Irish Music in the heart of Limerick’s Medieval Quarter from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and 9pm till late. Free entry
Time Machine Back to the 90s At Charlie Chaplins
Live DJ playing non-stop 90s in Charlie Chaplins along with their best-selling 90s cocktails.
Quiz And Free Pint at Squire’s Bar
Complete the quiz, submit your answers, and get a free pint as a thank-you for taking part.
Family Friendly Events 👪
Three Bridges Walk
Kick off the evening with a family-friendly version of the Three Bridges Walk, with face painters, kids entertainers and lots of family-friendly activities. You can join the route at any stage from 6pm to 8pm and explore at your own pace. Kids entertainment located under the canopy at Howleys Quay (opposite House).
Milk Market Farm & Petting Zoo
The Milk Market invites to their family-friendly petting zoo from 5pm to 8pm with live music, café & street food vendors and vintage/antique/craft shopping.
Kids Party at The Wickham Way with Dj Stitch from Lilo & Stitch
An intergalactic party takes place in the Wickham Way from 5pm to 8pm. Bring your best dance moves and let’s make some cosmic memories with DJ Stitch
Twilight Tales by the fireside
Experience a captivating traditional Irish storytelling session filled with legends, history, and folklore of the ancient city of Limerick—brought to life through story, song, and verse with David Collopy in the Captain’s Room at The Hunt Museum from 5.30pm. This cultural and educational performance promises to entertain the whole family, young and old alike, enchanting both visitors and locals with the rich heritage of our great city. Free event. Booking required. More info here
Twilight at the Hunt Museum
The Hunt Museum is extending its opening hours until 7pm, especially for Twilight Thursday. More info here
Art, Culture & Community 🖌
The Maker’s Room Presents “Off The Board”
The Makers Room Café (Dóchas Autism) is hosting an evening event for the Neurodiverse community & friends from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with board games, refreshments, and most of all, friendships.
Twilight Print + Zine Session
Limerick Printmakers are hosting a relaxing free Printmaking and Zine workshop from 7pm where you can experiment with different techniques and create your own folded mini print masterpiece! More info here
Theatre Café Late
Hook and Ladder (Sarsfield St) are hosting the Theatre Cafe from 8pm to 9.30pm
Photos, Travel And Adventure: Mastering the Art of Photography
Join a panel of experienced photographers all discussing how they see the art of photography today in 101 O’Connell Street from 7pm
O’Mahonys Paint & Prosecco
O’Mahony’s Booksellers invites you to Paint & Prosecco night at 7.30pm, a creative and socialable evening event that invites participants to explore their artistic side with a brush in one hand and a glass of prosecco in the other. Tickets €30. More info here
Ciorcal Comhrá and Trad Session at Crew
Crew is hosting an Irish language meetup and trad session from 8pm. All levels of Irish are welcome. Come along and use your cúpla focal.
Food Experiences 🍽
Beer & Board at Treaty City Brewery
Treaty City is deconstructing their famous Toasties into charcuterie boards, along with craft beer tasters and a guided tasting session from their brewing team at 7pm. Followed by live DJ. More info here
Twilight at The Savoy Collection
Starters at Hamptons, Main Course at The 5* Savoy, desserts and live entertainment at Vincenzo’s Grill House. Staggered arrival window from Hamptons between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. €39.per person. Reservations recommended to guarantee your place, walk-ins welcome. More info here.
Chicken and Tunes at The Glen Tavern
Chicken wings and a pint for €15 in the Glen Tavern from 9.30pm. Live trad music from Mega Trad
Top Your Own Thursday at Sexton’s Bar
Make your own pizza. Family-friendly fun with a delicious twist. Drinks and board games included.
Twilight Evening at the Spitjack
Savour a two-course menu including a welcome cocktail from 5pm for just €35 per person. More info here
Tapas & Tunes at the Olive Tree
Enjoy a social, vibrant evening with tapas, fine wine, and live DJ sets in the Olive Tree from 6pm to 9pm.
Tipsy Tacos at House
Enjoy a stylish, flavour-packed night in the heart of Limerick with crispy gourmet tacos and a Don Julio cocktail for €25.
Thursday Taco Night at Mickey Martin’s
Enjoy bold Hispanic flavours, beats, vibes and tasty tacos, great craic in Mickey Martin’s’’s
Tapas at South’s Pub
It’s tapas night in South Pub from 4pm to 8.30pm – choose 3 tapas & cocktail for €30 Full A-La-Carte menu also available.
Twilight Thursday at Nancy Blakes
Barbecue in Nancy Blakes from 7pm to 9pm with proof of purchase.
Twilight Thursday at the Clayton Hotel
A free dessert with any main course. Just mention “Twilight Offering” when ordering to claim your treat.
Drink Experiences 🍹
A Taste Of Spain at 101
Enjoy the taste of Spain in 101 O’Connell Street with their homemade Sangria, flavourful tapas, and lively DJ tunes – all for just €20. Open late.
Twilight Thursdays at the Tequila Rooms
Get a Casamigos Margarita (classic or spicy) and a taco (Chicken/Beef/Veggie) from 5.30pm til close for just €15. But there’s a catch… To unlock the deal, just look your server dead in the eye and tell them the code: “I’m here for the Twilight Tacos.”
Malfy Gin Appreciation Night at Forde’s Courtyard
Specially crafted Malfy Gin cocktails and bellinis, specially crafted for each dish
Acoustic Cocktails at the Black Rabbit
Enjoy live acoustic music and a ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ cocktail offer all night in a chill setting.
Twilight Thursday After Work Supply Run
Clock out, grab your “team,” and swing by Mother Macs for the only supply run where the staplers are shaken, the spreadsheets are sour, every highlighter comes with a twist of grapefruit, and receipts are expensable.
Pour Your Own Guinness at Timmy Martins
Pour your own Guinness from 7pm to 9pm and get your picture printed on the pint.
Walk-In Whiskey Tasting at Myles Breens
Call into Myles Breen’s anytime from 5pm and experience a self-guided whiskey tasting with some of our favourite drams. €15 for three tasting glasses. Tasting notes provided by the distillers,
Bobby’s Twilight Thursday Wine
Enjoy the rest of the bottle when you order two main courses and two glasses of the same wine in Bobby Byrne’s.
Sip & Savour at the Copper Room
Sip & Savour three glasses of wine paired with locally sourced Irish cheese from 5pm in the Copper Room. €20 per person. Booking essential.
An Evening with Jameson at the Locke Bar
The first 50 people in the door will enjoy a free Jameson, Ginger and Lime, stick around for “The Big Limerick Seisiun”, a double dose of Irish Music & Dancing sessions at 5pm and 9pm
Spritz Special at Tom Collins’
Time: 7-9pm Join us for an Aperol Spritz for only €7.50.
Spanish Evening at Cavavin
Join us at Cavavin, Bedford Row for authentic Spanish music, a selection of our finest Spanish wines, refreshing sangria and delicious tapas.
Twilight Thursday at The Whitehouse
A night of tasty cocktails and great music in the White House from 10pm. Any 2 cocktails for €18
Twilight Tastes: Clonakilty Edition
Clonakilty Distillery are in Mother Macs for a whiskey tasting. Limited spots. More info here
Map of Events
You can download a map of all the events here
Taxis & Parking
Bringing the car? There’s Free Parking in the Potato Market Car Park from 6pm.
Leaving the car at home? FreeNow and Uber are offering a 40% discount on taxi rides during Twilight Thursday.
Find out More:
Check out the Twilight Thursday page on Limerick.ie for more info