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film · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · See website for times 
Movies at the Market - Summer Open-Air Cinema
At The Milk Market · Cornmarket Row, Irishtown, Limerick, V94 R6D2
At The Milk Market · Cornmarket Row, Irishtown, Limerick, V94 R6D2
Limerick’s favourite outdoor cinema returns to the Milk Market for another summer run, bringing classic films and family-friendly favourites under the venue’s distinctive single-column canopy. It is an easy, low-key evening out - you show up, find a seat, order food or a drink from the market traders, and watch a film in a setting that feels nothing like a multiplex. Past programmes have mixed crowd-pleasing sing-alongs (Grease, The Greatest Showman) with family classics (Toy Story, Jurassic Park) and cult picks, so there is usually something on the schedule for most tastes. Families with children, date nights, and groups of friends all turn up regularly.
Screenings take place under the Milk Market’s large covered canopy on Cornmarket Row - Ireland’s largest single-column canopy roof, which means the event runs regardless of the weather. Doors typically open around 90 minutes before the film starts, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with no pre-assigned spots, so arriving early is worthwhile. The venue holds around 500 people.
Big Boss Events and FreshFilm present the programme, which typically spans July and August. Films tend to start after dusk, so expect an evening screening rather than an afternoon one. Artisan food stalls and beverages - hot and cold, including wine - are available from the market traders, making it straightforward to turn the outing into a proper evening. Tickets have historically been priced modestly (around €8 per person), though you should check the current programme for 2026 prices.
Limerick city is on the main Dublin to Cork railway line, with frequent Intercity services from Heuston Station. The Milk Market is a short walk from Colbert Station - roughly 10 to 15 minutes on foot through the city centre. By road, Limerick sits on the M7 from Dublin and the N20 from Cork. Parking in the Irishtown area is available at Sarsfield Street car parks and the Merchants Quay multi-storey nearby. The market is also easily walkable from most city-centre accommodation.
Limerick city has a lot going on in summer - the Hunt Museum, King John’s Castle on the banks of the Shannon, and a compact city-centre food scene all reward an extra hour or two. There is more to see in Limerick and across Co. Limerick.
Heading to The Milk Market in Limerick? Limerick has plenty more to see. Read the Limerick area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.