Limerick’s favourite festival makes a welcome return this May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 1st to Monday 4th May 2026, with a raft of activities and events guaranteed to entertain families of all ages.
Dive into the festival fun and check out our handy guide to some of the best family‑friendly experiences happening across the weekend.
Riverfestival Village
1st - 4th May | Arthur's Quay Park
Riverfestival Village is the perfect starting point for a family day out at Riverfest. Drop in throughout the weekend to enjoy food stalls, crafts, vintage amusements and roaming performers, with live music adding to the atmosphere. A relaxed, colourful space where all ages can explore, play and enjoy the festival together...discover more.
Fidget Feet Circus Street Shows
Friday 1st, Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May | Honan's Quay
Experience the thrill of high‑energy street circus as Fidget Feet return to Riverfest Limerick with a bold, theatrical performance series created for the riverfront. These circus street shows are a visually striking blend of creativity, dance, puppetry and music...discover more.
Meet the Legends of Limerick
Friday 1st May @ 1pm - 5pm | Cruises Street & the Riverfestival Village
This interactive street theatre brings Limerick’s history and folklore to life. Roaming performers invite families to enjoy playful storytelling, riddles, mini‑games and light‑hearted challenges as they explore the city. A fun and imaginative way for children to encounter local legends during Riverfest.
Travelling Nickelodeon
Friday 1st - Monday 4th May @ 6pm - 10pm | Howley & Harvey’s Quay
Big Shots presents a travelling Nickelodeon experience at Riverfest Limerick. A small screen, cleverly hidden inside a weather‑proof box, pops up on the boardwalk inviting families to stop, watch and enjoy a selection of short films. Fully captioned for accessibility, it’s a gentle and curious evening activity for all ages....discover more.
Riverfest at the Milk Market
Friday 1st - Monday 4th May
Across the Riverfest weekend, the Milk Market hosts a mix of family‑friendly activities, from outdoor café sessions with guided art classes to hands‑on cupcake decorating for children. The Famous Food Market adds plenty to browse and taste, while Monday’s Art Fair and Family Fun Day includes a live pirate show. Climb aboard for a swashbuckling spectacle! Captain Jolly Roger, Hector Barbossa and Sassy Sally will roam the market, performing energetic pirate acts, gathering curious crowds and bringing young buccaneers into the action...discover more.
Songtales sa Spéir
Saturday 2nd May @ 11am - 4pm | The Hunt Museum Garden
Songtales sa Spéir is a live music performance for young children and families presented by Ceol Connected. Lively, interactive and full of fun, the show encourages children and parents alike to sing along, dance and join in as the story unfolds....discover more.
Riverfest at the Hunt Museum Garden
Saturday 2nd May @ 11am - 4pm
The Hunt Museum Garden hosts a relaxed family day. Games in the Garden offers outdoor games, workshops and an insect hunt for curious young explorers, while SongTales sa Spéir brings live, interactive music and storytelling inspired by nature. Together, they create a gentle, engaging day out for families during Riverfest....discover more.
Great Limerick Run: Kids Fun Run
Saturday 2nd May @ 2.30pm | University of Limerick
The Kids Fun Run invites families and young runners to enjoy a fun, energetic introduction to race day. Designed to encourage movement, confidence and participation, it’s a supportive and cheerful event where children can enjoy being part of the wider Great Limerick Run weekend....discover more.
Swan in Love
Saturday 2nd May @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm | Harvey's Quay
Swan in Love invites families to slow down and enjoy a whimsical outdoor performance on the boardwalk. Combining live music, playful interaction and graceful movement, this charming experience encourages children and families to engage, imagine and move together in a relaxed riverside setting....discover more.
Fidget Feet Aerial Spectacle
Saturday 2nd May @ 9.30pm | Redemptorist Church Car Park
Prepare to be captivated as Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre lights up the night skies for Riverfest Limerick. This breathtaking spectacle blends aerial circus, dazzling special effects, music and fire into an unforgettable airborne experience....discover more.
The Drop Science Bubble Show
Sunday 3rd May @ 1pm, 2pm & 4pm | Cruises Street
The Drop Science Bubble Show delivers interactive bubble entertainment at . Families can watch, learn and take part as bubble science meets playful performance, creating moments of wonder and excitement for children of all ages....discover more.
Riverfest Spectacular Fireworks Display
Sunday 3rd May @ 10.15pm | Recommended viewing points at Clancy Strand & Sarsfield Bridge
Limerick's skyline will transform into a fantastic fusion of colour during the spectacular fireworks extravaganza to guarantee a fitting finale to the Riverfest Sunday festivities...discover more.
The Irish Dance Playground
Monday 4th May @ 10am - 12pm (Riverfestival Village) & Bedford Row (12.30pm - 2.30pm)
Families are invited to take part in The Irish Dance Playground, an interactive experience that introduces children to Irish dance through guided movement, games and rhythm...discover more.
Go Fly Your Kite Workshops
Monday 4th May @ 12pm, 2pm & 4pm | Harvey’s Quay
Young designers will get the chance to create their very own colourful kite before taking their bespoke kites for a spin...discover more.
Download the Riverfest Limerick 2026 Map Here.
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