Limerick will be Ireland’s festival capital this weekend as hordes of thrill-seekers, culture vultures, food connoisseurs and fun runners flow into the city to celebrate Riverfest Limerick 2019. The banks of the Shannon will be the epi-centre of the first major national festival of the year as thousands are set to attend events that celebrate the city and it's prized asset, its waterways.

Ireland’s favourite summer festival, Riverfest Limerick is back with a splash this May bank holiday weekend, Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May! With a whole raft of on-the-water and riverside events taking place, we’ve rounded up just some of the experiences not to be missed during the four day festival. Legendary long weekend loading… 

Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce the launch of Riverfest Limerick 2025, set to lift spirits, raise smiles, and bring our community together from Friday, 2 May to Monday, 5 May 2025.  

Dive into the fun at Ireland’s premier summer festival, Riverfest Limerick, when it returns this May bank holiday weekend, Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May! With tonnes of fun for families, foodies and fun runners, you are sure to find a vibrant mix of land and water based events and activities – many of them free!

Riverfest Limerick 2025 is not just bringing the fun and festivities; it's also setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly events in Limerick.

Get ready to dive into all the action at Riverfest Limerick 2025 as the May Bank Holiday Weekend festival is just days away from providing the perfect kick-start to the summer.

More than 140,000 people danced, laughed, and created lasting memories in glorious sunshine at Riverfest Limerick 2025 making Limerick a sizzling hot spot for the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Riverfest Limerick 2025 promises a weekend packed with family fun and excitement, but after the little ones have tired themselves out, the big kids can continue to embrace the energy with great nights out as the festival transforms into a vibrant playground for grown-ups.