Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce details of Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival 2026, which will take place from Friday 13 March to Tuesday 17 March, with a five-day programme of events.
The theme for this year’s festival is “Legends of Limerick”, celebrating the people, stories and heritage that define our community.
This year’s festival is packed with family fun events across Limerick with a special highlight of a FREE open-air concert at Arthur’s Quay Park on Monday, 16 March, bridging the gap between the energetic weekend and the celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day itself.
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Highlights below:
Family Free Fun:
- International Band Parade – 15 March 12PM
- Patrick’s Festival at Limerick Milk Market – 13-17 March
- Patrick was a Gentleman – Tales by the Limerick Fireside 14-17 March
- Hand Cranked Duo – 14 March – Cruises Street
- Go Fly Your Kite – 14 March – Harvey’s Quay Bandstand
- Post Parade Block Party – 17 March – Arthur’s Quay Park
- Irish National Clown Orchestra – 15 March - Limerick Milk Market
- Museum of Memorable Trees 13-14 March – Hunt Museum Garden
Not to Be Missed:
- Hammonds Brass Band – 14 March – St. Mary’s Cathedral
- Legends of Limerick Open-Air Gig – 16 March 5-10PM – Arthur’s Quay Park
- Post Parade Block Party - 17 March – Arthur’s Quay Park
- Patrick’s Parade – 17 March 12PM
- Harp Harmony – 17 March - King John’s Castle
- Patrick’s Festival at the Hunt Museum – 13-17 March
