Twilight Thursdays - April

This initiative promises to transform Limerick into a thriving night-time destination, providing both locals and visitors with memorable experiences.

What's On: Thursday 30th April

Family Friendly

• Twilight Milk Market: Dragon Spectacular | 5pm - 8pm 
  This Twilight Thursday, enjoy three live dragon shows alongside interactive encounters and tales shared by expert Dragon Handlers, bringing ancient legends to life in the heart of the city....discover more.
   
• Twilight Tales | Hunt Museum | 5.30pm 
  Traditional storytelling with Daithí Collopy, featuring folklore, legends, music, and poems rooted in Limerick’s ancient past. A magical experience for all ages....discover more.

Creative & Culture

• Creating a Legend for Limerick | Limerick School of Art & Design, Clare Street | 6pm - 8pm
  The students and staff of LSAD celebrate Limerick through A Legend for Limerick, a map of hand-printed flags representing the city’s cultural organisations and communities. Includes live screen printing, music, and hands‑on participation. All ages welcome.
   
• Seanchoíche Limerick | CARE Limerick (venue via Seanchoíche)
  A special Riverfest edition of Seanchoíche storytelling, themed around 'CARE', raising funds for Shine Mental Health Charity.
  Speakers can apply via Seanchoíche’s website.
   
• The GAFF Film Night | The GAFF
  Community-led short film showcase celebrating local voices. Films showing are 'Children of the Castle', 'Being Put Back Together' and 'Knuck & Knuckle'.
   
• Tuft Your Own Rug | Wickham Way
  Guided tufting workshop - no experience needed. Create your own rug to take home. Limited spaces.
   
• Splatter Room Limerick | Wickham Way | 5pm - 6pm
  Limerick’s first immersive paint experience—throw, drip, splatter, and create your own artwork.
   
• Visible Mending Workshop | Lumen Street Theatre | 2‑hour workshop
  Learn patch repair, darning, and creative mending. €15 Email: info@lumenstreettheatre.ie.
   
• Knit Your Own Clutch Bag | The Savoy Hotel
  Finger‑knitting workshop with bubbles and canapés. €75 per person.
   
• Big Shots – Animation Night | 101 Limerick
  Stop-motion, cartoons, and video game previews curated by LSAD animation student Ryan Frutos.
   

Music & Nightlife

• The Limerick Jazz Trail | Starts Bedford Row | 7pm
  A roaming jazz celebration for International Jazz Day, moving through the city centre. Route announced on the night.
   
• International Jazz Day at Treaty City Brewery  | From 6pm 
  This month’s Twilight Thursday also brings International Jazz Day to Treaty City Brewery for a night of incredible live music.
   
• Tango at Twilight | People’s Museum, 2 Pery Square | 8pm
  Argentinian Tango artists Victoria Fuentes & Lucas Galera with live piano by Mark P. O’Connor.
   
• Trad Central on Cruises Street | 7pm
  Trad Central on Cruises Street comes alive for Twilight Thursday with vibrant live traditional Irish music, welcoming energy, and a lively crowd. Drop in to enjoy authentic tunes, local talent, and a relaxed atmosphere right in the heart of Limerick’s evening buzz.
   
• TRAD Thursday at Katie Daly’s
  Traditional Irish music session with Brigadoon Players.
   
• Voices from the Parlour | Peggy’s Parlour, Mother Mac’s | 7pm
  An intimate evening of music, storytelling, and conversation with Limerick artists.
   
• Shannon Street Sessions | Flannery’s Bar | 9pm
  Live music with Acoustra.
   
• Bernard Casey Live | Dolan’s Warehouse | 7.30pm
  Discover more.
   
• The Cha Haran Band | Jerry Flannery’s Bar | 7.30pm
  Singing all the old classics.
   
• Comedy Night at Katie Daly’s
  Headliner Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan, MC Laura La Velle, plus Stephanie Elle, John Brennan & Mick Peril.
   
• Late Night Escape Rooms | Escape Limerick 
  Take on a 60‑minute escape challenge in the Medieval Quarter. Book online!
   
• Twilight at Myles Breen’s Rugby Club 
  Munster v Sale (2004 Heineken Cup replay). Free Murphy’s for first 20 customers. 
   
• Level Up – Gaming Competitions
  MaiMai Competition (7pm) – prizes up to €50 & Mario Kart Competition (8pm) – free entry
   
• Techno Twilight | Molly’s | 9.30pm
  DJ Multiple Fasets & Free entry
   

Food & Drink

• Twilight at The French Table
  7‑course tasting menu with Loire Valley wine pairing. €84 + €36 pairing (optional) | Booking essential.
   
• Twilight Social at The Spitjack | From 5pm
  2 courses + drink for €29.99
   
• Taste of Cornstore
  Two‑course Twilight menu + bespoke cocktail for €40.
   
• Sip & Savour at the Copper Room | From 5pm
  Wine with cheese & charcuterie for two: €40.
   
• Savoy Collection Food Trail | Hamptons → Savoy Hotel → Vincenzo’s
  Three courses across three venues. €39. Arrivals from 5:30–7:30pm.
   
• Eat Street Limerick | Wickham Way
  Global street food, music, and community vibes.
   
• Tapas & Tunes | The Olive Tree
  Tapas, cocktails, and live DJ.
   
• South’s Fest Tapas Night 
  French‑inspired tapas by South’s renowned chef.
   
• Taco Thursday at Mickey Martin’s | From 7pm
  Lamb Barbacoa tacos with Latin tunes.
   
• Chicken & Tunes | Glen Tavern
  Wings + pint for €15 with live trad from Megatrad.
   
• River‑Feast at Forde’s Courtyard 
  Pizza, cocktails, pints & Riverfest deals - including 2 cocktails for €20.
   
• Riverfest BBQ at House Limerick | From 5pm
  BBQ, cocktails & spot prizes. €25 | Eventmaster booking required.
   
• Cavavin – Flight to Italy
  Taste three Italian wines plus a personal pizza for €22.
   
• Spring Flavours | The Strand Hotel
  Main course + glass of house wine for €28. Seasonal dishes crafted from local produce.
   
• Twilight Thursday at Coqbull
  Free frozen cocktail with every main meal from 4pm.
   
• 2 for Twilight | Bobby Byrnes 
  A delicious 2‑course meal for €25. 
   
• Drinks Offers
  • Make Your Own Cocktail – The Red Hen (€8, 4–8pm)
  • Jameson Tasting – The Old Quarter
  • Tom Collins for €7 – Tom Collins (7–9pm)
  • Espresso Martini €9 – Nancy Blake’s (7–9pm)
  • Riverfest Kick‑Off – The White House (2 cocktails €18)
  • Picture on a Pint – Timmy Martin’s

Free Parking

Free Parking at The Potato Market Car Park from 6pm - 9pm

Discounted Taxi’s For Twilight Thursdays 

To make your Twilight Thursday experience even better, FreeNow and Uber are offering a 40% discount on taxi rides for all Twilight Thursday dates. Coupled with other public transport options this generous offer ensures you can enjoy the night while limiting transportation costs.

• Use Code "TwilightThursdayApril" on FreeNow
• Use code "TWILIGHTTHURSDAYSAPR" on Uber

Upcoming Dates for Twilight Thursdays

• 30th April, 28th May, 25th June, 30th July, 27th August, 24th September, 29th October, 26th November

Limerick city is one of nine locations selected to participate in the national Night Time Economy pilot programme, which is supported and funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, designed to stimulate night-time economy activity through the development of enhanced collaborative structures supported by a Night-Time Economy Advisor.