Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) is delighted to announce the launch of the Christmas in Limerick 2026 Open Call, inviting creatives, community groups and cultural organisations to help shape this year's festive programme.
Christmas in Limerick has become one of the city's most anticipated annual festivals, attracting tens of thousands of people and creating a vibrant festive destination for residents and visitors alike.
As planning gets underway for another magical Christmas season, proposals are now being sought from cultural institutions, creative practitioners, community groups, schools, arts organisations, event organisers and other interested stakeholders.
LCCC's vision is to deliver a cohesive, signature Christmas festival that celebrates Limerick's unique character, culture and heritage through a walkable Christmas experience stretching from King John's Castle to O'Connell Crescent. The festival aims to showcase the city's Georgian streetscape, support local businesses, animate public spaces and create memorable experiences for all ages.
Building on the theme Together for Christmas in Limerick, the Open Call seeks imaginative, high-quality proposals that reflect Limerick's creativity, culture and community spirit and that align with the wider vision for Christmas in Limerick 2026.
To support the delivery of new and exciting projects, total funding of €15,000 is available through this Open Call. Funding will be awarded to a number of successful applicants, with individual awards expected to range from €500 to €5,000.
Applications are encouraged across a wide range of areas, including:
- Arts and cultural programming
- Live performance and entertainment
- Community-led initiatives
- Heritage and storytelling projects
- Light installations and visual experiences
- Family-friendly activities
- Innovative festive events and experiences
Applicants may apply for full or partial funding and are encouraged to leverage additional funding sources or in-kind support where appropriate.
Further information and application documents with full details, terms and conditions are available at:
Limerick City and County Council looks forward to receiving ambitious and creative proposals that will help make Christmas in Limerick 2026 a memorable celebration for residents and visitors throughout the festive season.
Please note: The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 18 September 2026.
