For over two decades, our annual Gathering has been a landmark event in the performing arts calendar. In 2025, we’re on our way to The Lime Tree Theatre Limerick for two days of conversation, provocation, and inspiration.

We also want your input! Click here to let us know what you want us to be talking about at this year’s Gathering! 

Early bird tickets are now available on this link. Your ticket includes access to day sessions, a bespoke artistic programme, lunch on both days, and an evening dinner.

We completely sold out last year so early booking is advised.

On this page you’ll be able to

We are delighted to announce that Julie Kelleher will curate the Tuesday programme at The Gathering this year. Julie brings a wealth of expertise and a visionary approach to her work in the performing arts and we are excited to see how her creative vision will shape this year’s Gathering.

More information about Julie is at the bottom of this page.

Book your ticket

We’re delighted to be partnering with Ticketsolve to sell our tickets this year. You can still purchase tickets on this link.

Your ticket includes day sessions, artistic programme, bespoke walking tour, lunch on both days and evening dinner.

Ticket prices:

  • Non-member – Early Bird* €280 / Full Price €300
  • Organisation member – Early Bird* €140 / Full Price €150
  • Freelance artists/arts worker – Early Bird* €100 / Full Price €110

*Early Bird prices close Wednesday 16th March

What’s the format?

  • The event runs over two days (from lunchtime Tuesday 27 to late afternoon Wednesday 28 May). Your ticket includes day sessions, artistic programme, bespoke walking tour, lunch on both days and evening dinner. More information coming soon!

Your Stay in Limerick

For more information on accommodation deals please see our list here

Accessibility

Theatre Venue

The Lime Tree Theatre is fully accessible:  If you wish to avail of any of their following facilities : Wheelchair spaces, Loop Systems, Changing Places Facilities or Guide/Assistance Dogs – please contact paul@performingartsforum.ie.

Accommodation

For individual hotels accessibility facilities please see notes on our accommodation page here

Bursaries for independent artists and arts workers

You can view the available list of bursaries on this link.

Getting There

By train: There are direct train services from Dublin (Hueston Station – change at Limerick Junction), Cork & Galway to Limerick: See Irish Rail for full details.

By bus: There are direct services to Limerick from Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Waterford: See Bus Eireann for full details, as well as connecting travel nationwide.

By car: For those wishing to travel by car, we have set up a carpool for this event. Either log your interest in availing of a lift or that you have a car and willing to take passengers interested in attending

Parking: For individual hotel parking, please see hotel notes on accommodation page

For multi-connecting travel, over the border travel routes and directions try Rome2Rio website for options, pricings and booking

This page was updated Wednesday 4 December