Embrace the festive spirit after the winter sun sets, as Limerick City and County Council invites you to experience a dazzling array of evening and night-time events this Christmas in Limerick.
Support local bars, restaurants, and night-time venues while enjoying a safe and joyous Christmas with family and friends.
Music lovers can enjoy a selection of Christmas performances from choral concerts to lively gigs or local trad sessions.
Steal away to the big top as Fossett's Christmas Circus comes to town, or glide with style at Limerick on Ice at Arthur’s Quay Park.
Share a festive mulled wine with friends at Treaty City Festive Fair or savour a Whiskey Tasting Tour with a Christmas twist.
There are enough events and activities to fill Santa’s sleigh at Limerick.ie/Christmas.
Here are some festive Highlights:
- Fossett's Christmas Circus - Step into the heated festive big top from December 12th to January 5th and be swept away with amazing acrobatic presentations, daredevil stunts and a sprinkle of festive Fossett magic.
- Limerick on Ice - A firm festive favourite, Limerick on Ice is back and open daily until January 5th! Wrap up warm and experience the magic of real ice at one of Limerick’s most celebrated Christmas attractions.
- Treaty City Festive Fair - Celebrate good ol’ Saint Nick on Nicholas Street this Saturday 14th from 4pm! Try a tasty treat to tempt those tastebuds and with Treaty City brews on tap it is a sure-fire way to be merry and bright!
- Whiskey Christmas Wonderland Tasting - Sunday 15th & Sunday 22nd at 5pm in the cosy warmth of Peggy's Whiskey Parlour at Mother Macs for holiday-inspired Irish whiskeys.
- The Complete Stone Roses - Check out one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands on Saturday 14th December.
- Ancor Chamber Choir Christmas Concert - Thursday 19th December - Bringing seasonal music from all eras to the beautiful candlelit atmosphere of St Mary’s Cathedral.
- The 4 of Us Acoustic - Saturday 28th December with a string of hits that have become anthems for fans across generations.
- Hermitage Green - Bringing their latest album “Connections” to Dolans this New Year’s Eve in Limerick.
- Christmas Carol Singing - Saturday 14th December – Festive carol singing, a perfect end to a day of Christmas shopping in Limerick City.
- O Holy Night Live with the Three Tenors - Saturday 21st December - Celtic flavoured with a blend of classical and good humour, at the Redemptorist Church
A world of evening entertainment awaits, so start marking off your calendar, book the babysitter and kick off the special season in style!
Shop Local with the Limerick Gift Card
This Christmas, support local businesses by using the new Limerick Gift Card. Available as both a physical and digital card, it can be used at over 140 businesses across the city and county, including popular stores, bars, restaurants, and hotels. The Limerick Gift Card is a wonderful way to give the gift of choice while supporting our local economy.
The Merry and Bright Christmas Challenge
Find out how your festive decorations could win you €2000 with the Christmas in Limerick Merry and Bright Challenge!
Let's make this Christmas in Limerick the most magical one yet!
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Getting here and getting around
Christmas shoppers and visitors to Limerick city can avail of more than 9,000 designated on and off street car parking spaces, 46 km of dedicated cycle lanes and over 30 bus routes serving the city, county and region.
Limerick City
Weekend Park and Stride
- FREE parking in Limerick City and County Council Car Park behind Merchant’s Quay. Access is via Nicholas Street
- 9am to 10pm - Saturdays & Sundays from 23 Nov – 22 Dec
- 9am – 4pm Christmas Eve
City Centre On-Street Parking
- Over 4,000 on-street parking spaces in Limerick City
- Parking is from 50c per half hour (Monday to Saturday)
- FREE after 5:30pm daily
- FREE on Sundays, as usual.
Abbeyfeale, Killmallock and Newcastle West
- First hour FREE between 9.30 am – 5.30 pm as usual
- Additional 2 hours FREE on-street parking from 2.30pm daily from 02 Dec – 31 Dec
- FREE on Sundays as always