Live at the Castle returns to Limerick with major summer line-up
From The Human League to Patti Smith, 11 shows lined up at King John’s Castle this summer
Dolan’s have announced the return of the hugely popular Live at the Castle summer concert series at King John’s Castle, Limerick, bringing an exciting lineup of international icons and leading Irish artists to the historic venue across May, June and July 2026.
The series will feature legendary alternative rock band Pixies, who will celebrate their 40th anniversary with two special concerts at the castle on May 31 and June 1, both of which have already sold out.
Synth-pop pioneers The Human League will kick off the season on May 2, with their show also sold out.
Also announced for the series are Irish favourites The Coronas, Hermitage Green, The Stunning, Bell X1, and one of Ireland’s most successful singer-songwriters Gavin James, ensuring a strong mix of homegrown talent throughout the summer.
The programme will also include the vibrant KPOP Superslayers live show celebrating the music of global K-pop superstars, with huge demand seeing one date sell out and an additional show added.
Completing the lineup is the legendary Patti Smith Quartet, who will perform a special headline show at the castle in July.
Since launching, Live at the Castle has become one of the highlights of the Irish summer live music calendar, welcoming thousands of fans each year to the spectacular riverside setting of King John’s Castle.
The unique combination of world-class artists and an iconic setting continues to make it one of the most anticipated concert series in the country.
Tickets for remaining shows are available now from or directly via https://www.dolans.ie/liveatthecastle
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LIVE AT THE CASTLE 2026 – KING JOHN’S CASTLE, LIMERICK
- May 2 – The Human League (Sold Out)
- May 3 – Hermitage Green
- May 29 – The Coronas
- May 30 – The Stunning
- May 31 – Pixies (Sold Out)
- June 1 – Pixies (Sold Out)
- June 6 – Bell X1
- June 7 – KPOP Superslayers (Sold Out)
- June 8 – KPOP Superslayers (Extra Date Added)
- June 12 – Gavin James
- July 14 – Patti Smith Quartet
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