Family Fun Day with Kilkenny Pride
Saturday 25th July 2026 Location: Butler Gallery, Evans’ Home, John’s Quay, Kilkenny, R95 YX3F A free post-parade family event at Butler Gallery with entertainment, music and an inclusive celebration for families, friends and chosen family. Organisers Website
Kilkenny Pride Parade
Saturday 25th July 2026 Location: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 YRK1 Kilkenny’s second Pride Parade, starting at Kilkenny Castle and travelling through the city to Butler Gallery. Organisers Website
‘Heartstopper’ Read-a-thon
Saturday 25th July 2026 Location: Castlecomer Library, Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, R95 AH33 A free Heartstopper read-a-thon at Castlecomer Library celebrating the series during Kilkenny Pride Festival 2026. Organisers Website
Aisteach Café
Saturday 25th July 2026 Location: Ossory Youth, Desart Hall, Lower New Street, Kilkenny, R95 P5HC A welcoming queer youth brunch with food, music and conversation before participants walk together in Kilkenny’s Pride Parade. Organisers Website
The Acousticats Band
Casey Olson and Sara Hubertz bring their acoustic stylings of favorite folk and rock covers, with a reminiscent echo of the 60’s
