Riverfest Limerick 2026
Fidget Feet Aerial Spectacle Show
The Song of Amairgen
The Song of Amairgen draws on Celtic myth and legend, stirring the air with ancient voices and resonating deep within our shared human spirit.
Created by Fidget Feet and featuring VolkiDàna, this powerful work was commissioned by Limerick City & County Council and funded by the Arts Council.
“Still thinking about The Dreaming Heart. The aerial performers floated like dreams over the Redemptorist Church — surreal and stunning. Pure Riverfest magic.”
“I’ve never seen anything like it — fire, flight, and fairy tales all rolled into one. Limerick felt like the center of the universe tonight. #TheDreamingHeart #Riverfest2025”
Prepare to be captivated as Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre lights up the night sky for Riverfest Limerick 2026.
This breathtaking spectacle fuses aerial circus, stunning special effects, powerful music, and fire into a truly unforgettable experience in the air.
Saturday 2nd May
Redemptorist Church
9.30pm
Free Event
Look up as the sky transforms into a stage, with performers soaring above the Limerick skyline from two towering cranes, suspended a thrilling 35 metres in the air.
This show promises mesmerising aerial performances, spectacular special effects and fire performances set to specially composed music mixed live by DJ Jym Darling.
As part of the River Festival Village
Fidget Feet presents
New Circus Street shows
Created by Fidget Feet and featuring VolkiDàna.
Commissioned by Limerick City & County Council & funded by The Arts Council
The Lost Dreams
Full of weird and wacky characters who will take you on a fun journey, with a boat, circus artists, and the best DJ who will awaken your universal rhythm.
Sunday 3rd May
Honans Quay
5.30pm
Free Event
FAMILY FRIENDLY CIRCUS STREET SHOWS
Return of the Volkidána
A dynamic ensemble of circus performers embody power and grace as they channel the spirit of the Volkidana tribe in this electrifying 30-minute aerial street dance spectacle.
Friday 1st May
Honans Quay
7.00pm
Free Event
Trilogy of The Lost Dreams
Our journey of dreams. A boat, Fidget Feet DJ, stilt-walkers & roller skaters
Return of the volkdana. Aerial dance ritual
The legend of the caladrius bird. Puppetry & Aerial
Monday 4th May
Honans Quay
Show 1 – 12pm | Show 2 – 12.30pm
Show 3 – 1.15pm | Show 4 – 2.45pm
Show 5 – 3.15pm | Show 6 – 4.00pm
Free Event
The Dreaming Heart 2025
The profoundly deep and childish dream of an innocent heart
A captivating magical tale filled with mesmerizing aerial performances, spectacular special effects, aerial circus, music and fire performance all coming together to create a new myth for our times.
“Still thinking about The Dreaming Heart. The aerial performers floated like dreams over the Redemptorist Church — surreal and stunning. Pure Riverfest magic.”
“I’ve never seen anything like it — fire, flight, and fairy tales all rolled into one. Limerick felt like the center of the universe tonight. #TheDreamingHeart #Riverfest2025”
The Dreaming Heart was commissioned by Limerick City and County Council for Riverfest 2025
Fidget Feet are proud to unveil our brand-new shows for Riverfest 2026. If you loved our 2025 performance, get ready—this year is set to be even bigger, bolder, and more spectacular. Don’t miss the chance to experience our 2026 show.
Look up! The sky is our stage. Fidget feet soars through the Limerick night skies from two cranes 35 meters in the air!!!
Fidget Feet is the national company for aerial arts in Ireland and is proudly based in Limerick, where we create all our shows and tour nationally and internationally, connecting hearts across the globe!
“The Dreaming Heart” was commissioned by The Limerick City and County Council for The Riverfest Festival
WHAT IS AERIAL DANCE?
It’s Dance! It’s Creative! It’s flying with style! Combining athleticism & creative expression. While using low-hanging trapeze, aerial silks, spirals, hoops & cocoons. A beautiful art form, while having fun and building strength!
Wanna try it out?
Our Aerial Creation Centre in Limerick provides workshops, kids classes, adult classes & bootcamps.