THURSDAY 20
Al Porter: NOW – Dolans After six years, Al Porter returns with a unique perspective and big laughs to a story of early success, f*cking up and changing for the better to turn your life around.
Summer Social Gathering and BBQ – Mickey Martins Bar
FRIDAY 21
1710 – The Old Quarter
By the Light of the Silvery Moon – Belltable “By the Light of the Silvery Moon is a special evening of Irish Stories for grown-ups told through words, sounds and music in the bardic style. Strongly influenced by previous bards like Raifterian File, Brian Merriman and Aindrias Mac Cruitín, this tour will see the wandering bard, with his rustic violin and other such accompaniment travel the roads of Ireland telling tales and short stories to eager audiences.”
Shine – University Concert Hall The Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and University Concert Hall Limerick presents a performance to celebrate, commemorate, support and applaud the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland and beyond, promoting human rights, resilience to overcoming obstacles, and what we now know as diversity and inclusivity.
ABBAESQUE – Dolans Ireland’s number one tribute show to ABBA Followed by DJ Will Leahy After Party on Dolans Terrace
Smithereens – Dolans In a short few months Smithereens have burst on to the Cork and Irish scene. Winning UCC Battle of the Bands, with studio time and a Cyprus Avenue Headline gig as prizes, means even more momentum for the 5-piece jazz/funk/punk fusion band.
Electric Boogie – Red Hen Bar Disco, House & RnB
Candlelight Concert – Hans Zimmer – St Mary’s Cathedral
SATURDAY 22
Midsummer Magic with Irish Chamber Orchestra – University Concert Hall Experience a musical journey through the ages featuring iconic overtures including Mozart’s Magic Flute and Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides Overture. Acclaimed Soprano Anna Devin will entrance audiences singing popular arias including O Mio Babbino Caro and the hauntingly beautiful Intermezzo from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. A selection of fabulous Strauss waltzes from the Blue Danube to the Radetsky March add to the magic of this Midsummer evening with Irish Chamber Orchestra. Presented by actor, director, writer, and producer, Simon Delaney.
The Coronas – Live at the Castle, King John’s Castle
Jake Bugg – Dolans – Two sets, acoustic & electric
Tom Prendergast – The Record Room
16 Tons of Jive – Blue Bar, Punches Cross
After Show Party – Dolans Upper Deck – DJ Eric playing alternative/disco/lost classics on Dolans Terrace til late after the live shows
SUNDAY 23
Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts – University Concert Hall This family-friendly animated film concert, with live solo piano by Michael McHale, was created by Oscar® award-winning creators BreakThru Films, and introduces the music of Chopin with a set of unique animations. The main feature, Magic Piano (30 minutes), tells the story of Anna and Chip-Chip’s adventure of discovery aboard a magic, flying piano.
Kinky Ornament Decorating & Drinks – The Wickham
Meadbh Hayes – Blue Bar, Green Yard Cafe
MONDAY 24
IFI Screening: The Days of Trees – Belltable Director of the award-winning documentary The Days of Trees, Alan Gilsenan will be in Belltable after the 5pm screening for a post-show Q&A facilitated by theatre director, and the newly elected, Cllr Shane Hickey O’Meara.
The Day of Trees is a highly original feature documentary. Tomás, a middle-aged film producer, embarks on a journey of discovery with his friend and colleague, film director, Alan. As they progress, we witness first-hand Tomás’s unearthing of fresh and startling childhood happenings which had somehow eluded his memory.
The IFTA 2024 winning film follows a profound pilgrimage towards uncovering how sporadic crises in adulthood, amidst an otherwise ‘normal’ life, had their roots in sophisticated sexual abuse by Christian Brothers in the late 1960s.
The Days of Trees screens at 5pm and 8pm.
Johnny Marr – Live at the Castle, King John’s Castle Since leaving The Smiths, Johnny Marr has carved out an award-winning career as a collaborator and solo-artist. Marr has played with The The; The Pretenders; Modest Mouse and The Cribs.
Manchester Night – Dolans Manchester Night Summer Special! These Charming Men + DJ Set From Professor Eoin Devereux.
TUESDAY 25
Summer Country With The Stars – University Concert Hall Features a super line-up that includes Philomena Begley, Robert Mizzell, Mick Flavin, Declan Nerney, Gerry Guthrie and John McNicholl all on one show.
