Limerick City and County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from entertainment and activity providers, business owners, performers, community organisations, event organisers, and cultural organisations to deliver family-friendly, diverse, and innovative events as part of Twilight Thursday - a monthly initiative designed to bring vibrancy and fun to the city centre.
Taking place on the last Thursday of every month, Twilight Thursday will showcase a range of entertainment and activities, encouraging increased footfall and fostering a dynamic night-time experience.
We invite proposals from those who can provide engaging performances, interactive experiences, or unique cultural programming.
Event Dates:
- Thursday 29th January
- Thursday 26th February
- Thursday 26th March
- Thursday 30th April
- Thursday 28th May
- Thursday 25th June
- Thursday 30th July
- Thursday 27th August
- Thursday 24th September
- Thursday 29th October
- Thursday 26th November
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Performers, musicians, street entertainers, and theatre groups
- Cultural and arts organisations
- Event organisers and creative collectives
- Venues interested in hosting special programming
- Individuals, groups or collaborators with unique ideas
Key Considerations:
- Applicants may be invited to participate on one or more occasion, depending on the number of submissions received and available budgets, but new, unique and experiential events will be prioritised
- Providers must have valid insurance coverage.
- Proposals should include all necessary equipment and associated costs.
- Funding is available under two strands:
- Strand 1: up to €2,000
- Strand 2: In excess of €2,000 – reviewed on a case by case for large scale events
Submission Requirements:
Interested parties should submit an Expression of Interest (max. 2 pages) including:
- An overview of the service, entertainment, or event proposed.
- Proposed date of event from listed key dates above. If applying for multiple events/dates please provide separate submissions
- Examples of previous work (links, images, or brief descriptions).
- Confirmation of insurance cover.
- Total cost for delivering the proposed service, inclusive of all equipment, staffing, and other requirements.
Successful Applicants Must:
- Share the full Twilight Thursday programme across their social media
- Tag @limerickatnight and use appropriate Night Time Economy Logos where appropriate
- Complete a post-event report outlining attendance, costs, event feedback
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Criteria |
Marks |
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A. Overall quality and ambition of the proposal The assessment focuses on the nature of the proposed event, the quality and ambition of the idea, as outlined on the application form and in the supporting documents, including Impact: Providing professional development
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50 |
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B. Applicant’s track record and relevant experience The potential of the applicant(s) demonstrated through the application form, CVs and other materials submitted |
25 |
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C. Feasibility The assessment of feasibility considers the extent to which the applicant demonstrates capacity to deliver the proposed activity within the time period indicated. This includes consideration of:
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25 |
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Total |
100 |
How to Apply
Please submit your Expression of Interest for Twilight Thursday February event to craig.power@limerick.ie by Wednesday 11th February 2026. Submissions will be still be accepted after this deadline if your application is with regard to future funding beyond the January event.
Selected applicants will be invited to provide further details.
We look forward to working with you to create an exciting and engaging experience for the people of Limerick!