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The Greatest Show

The Fame Factory are a Limerick Stage School with a base in Raheen, Limerick.

Students take classes in Dance, Acro Dance, Drama and Singing and each year they present Showcase at UCH for family and friends.

Orphaned, penniless, but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, the American entertainer, Phineas Taylor Barnum, will always be remembered as the man with the gift to blur the line between reality and fiction. Thirsty for innovation and hungry for success he aims to create the Greatest Show!

Special Effects : Please note that Strobe lighting may be used during this performance. If you have a history of seizures or are concerned about the potential effects of flashing lights, please contact the Box Office before booking to get further clarity on 061 331 549 / support@uch.ie

Disclaimer :University Concert Hall is a fully seated venue. However, please be advised that some performers may encourage audience participation, such as standing, dancing, or clapping. While this can enhance the live experience, it may impact sightlines for other patrons. Audience participation is at the discretion of the performers and is beyond the control of UCH.

Limerick Summer Proms – French Reverie by the Irish Chamber Orchestra

University Concert Hall is proud to present Irish Chamber Orchestra as part of our Limerick Summer Proms weekend.

Join the brilliant ICO for an immersive emotional journey that draws you into a world of elegance, reflection, and quiet intensity. A kaleidoscope of colour unfolds as Faure's Pavane, with its tender nostalgia, melts into the warmth of Debussy’s La fille aux cheveux de lin. The dreamlike serenity of Satie’s Gymnopédie No. 1 gives way to a heartfelt surge in Massenet’s much loved Méditation before Katherine Hunka’s poignant elegy moves the soul. Finally, bask in the radiance of Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major, arranged for orchestra, as it gathers momentum into a vibrant, exhilarating finale. From stillness to splendour, this concert will certainly stir hearts

Programme

Faure Pavane Op.50

Debussy The Girl with the Flaxen hair

Satie Gymnopedie No.1

Massenet Meditation from Thais

Hunka New Work 

Ravel String Quartet, F Major (arrangement for string orchestra)

Student pricing available – call or visit the box office to book!

Limerick Summer Proms – The Beach Boys with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Richard Balcombe, conductor

Patrick Smyth, Stuart Matthew Price, Graham Bickley, Jon Boydon, Steve Trowell, vocalists

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform the music of The Beach Boys, including Pet Sounds in its entirety. Experience the intimate harmonies born out of the Wilson brothers, Mike Love and Al Jardine, expanded by orchestra and joined by star vocalists Patrick Smyth, Stuart Matthew Price, Graham Bickley, Jon Boydon and Steve Trowell, all under conductor Richard Balcombe.

Released in 1966, Pet Sounds ranks among the greatest albums of all time. The RTÉ CO perform the iconic album all the way through, including all-time favourites God Only Knows and Wouldn’t It Be Nice.This programme also features Beach Boys hits from doo-wop to surf pop like I Get Around, Barbara Ann, Don’t Worry Baby and In My Room.

With arrangements, instrumentation and production that was groundbreaking in the ’60s, enjoy the symphonic sound of California sunshine with full orchestral power.

Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and University Concert Hall Limerick, as part of the Limerick Summer Proms

Please note that no members of The Beach Boys will be present.

Limerick Summer Proms – Summer Proms with the Military Pipes and Bands of the Defence Forces

Join us for an enjoyable evening of musical celebration at the Limerick Summer Proms as the Military Pipes and Bands of the Defence Forces take to the stage at University Concert Hall Limerick. This hugely enjoyable concert features well-known operatic arias and musical theatre favourites, in addition to stirring military band tunes performed with trademark precision and flair. They will be joined by soprano Claudia Boyle for a vibrant and uplifting evening of much-loved musical favourites, perfect for a summer night out!

We’re delighted to confirm that Niall Carroll of RTÉ lyric fm will once again join us as MC for this year’s Proms with the Military Bands

Groups +4 tickets €20 each! (Automatically applied at checkout!)

Student pricing available – call or visit the box office to book!

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary-breaking and genre-defying, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra return to the UK with a brand new set. Performing legendary anthems with breath taking scale and intensity, fusing the majestic power of the symphony orchestra with the rebellious energy of rock.

Since 2018, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra has been tearing up world stages with strings that shred and drums that detonate. Delivering epic, reorchestrated hits from Queen, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac and more…

These modern-day warriors of rock, immersed in a candlelit, fantasy forest, create an experience that’s powerful and unforgettable. The atmosphere is electric, the musicians mesmerising, and the 100% live wall of sound is a symphonic storm.

With over 300 shows and 400,000+ fans in their wake, they’re not backing players.

They’re front-line performers. Soloists. Shredders. Showstoppers.

Expect the unexpected.

*VIP ticket includes bestseats in the house, signed programme and pre-show meet and greet with the cast. Meet and greet will take place in auditorium from 6.30pm

Music in Good Company – A Music & Health Ireland Summer Series

Music & Health Ireland invites you to a special summer music series created for people living with a dementia diagnosis, along with their caregivers, families, and friends.

Taking place at 12 noon on three Wednesdays in May, June, and July 2026, each one-hour concert offers a warm and welcoming space where everyone can relax, connect, and enjoy music together.

The programme features popular ballads, folk songs, well-loved favourites, and seasonal tunes, music that sparks memories, encourages singing along, and brings comfort through familiarity. More than a concert, each gathering is an opportunity to meet others who understand the journey after a dementia diagnosis, helping to ease isolation and nurture a sense of belonging.

Tickets are free but should be booked in advance, as spaces are limited.

If you require wheelchair or accessible seating, please contact our Box Office on 061 331549 /support@uch.ie

Niall Breslin and the Polaris Quartet

The Place That Has Never Been Wounded Tour with guests from the Irish Chamber Orchestra

Following a sold-out national tour in 2025, Niall Breslin and The Polaris Quartet return with a renewed series of performances across Ireland. The tour follows the release of Breslin’s latest album, The Place That Has Never Been Wounded, and new book of the same name, and continues a presentation that has emerged as one of the most distinctive offerings in the contemporary Irish music landscape.

Built around Breslin’s cinematic compositions, the performances unfold as a fully integrated live work. Music, spoken word, and visual design, are interwoven throughout, with lighting and imagery responding in real time to the players on stage. Rather than functioning as accompaniment, the visual elements shape the pacing and emotional contours of each performance, drawing the audience into a shared, concentrated space.

Presented by All we Have are Days, Niall and the Polaris Quartet will be accompanied on the night by guests from the Irish Chamber Orchestra, with more guests to be announced.

Rock Rising – The Supreme Classic Rock Show

Rock Rising is a high octane, internationally touring, classic rock show, they return to Limerick for another packed night
of classic rock hits and nostalgic vibes!

Concession available through the Box Office in person or over the phone on 061 331 549.

Man in the Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.

This is the Man in the Mirror–The must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists, and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal," and of course, "Man in the Mirror." Complete with dazzling choreography, stunning visual effects, light show and authentic costumes. This is the show that pays tribute to Jackson's musical legacy.

So, whether you're a lifelong fan or experiencing the magic of Michael Jackson for the first time, get ready as we take you back in time, for a night like no other.

Brand New from Entertainers

LCU presents Handel’s ‘Messiah

‘Messiah’ is an awe-inspiring oratorio performed many times by LCU who propel the work forward with great emotional impact and uplifting messages – a ‘must’ for all during the Christmas season!

Directed by Mr. Malcolm Green, LCU will be accompanied by LCU Orchestra and four wonderful soloists.

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