THE ABSURDIST PIPE BAND
What’s that on the streets of Kilkenny ? A gang of musicians messing and entertaining ? It’s the Absurdist Pipe Band of course, who will be returning …
OUT OF THE BLUE CIRCUS SHOW
All the way from Turin! Wash away your troubles with the wonderfully subversive and interactive circus show by leading Italian female clown Fra Martó …
THE BIG WHEEL
See Kilkenny from up high! Come down to the Parade and enjoy a spin on the Big Wheel and get birdseye views of Kilkenny’s Medieval city, Kilkenny Cast…
FESTIVAL MARKET
Kilkenny is home to many local food and craft producers. There is nothing quite like buying a locally made gift or enjoying lunch made fresh before yo…
KIDS VINTAGE CAROUSEL
While the bigger kids have the Vintage Carousel this is one for the smaller ones. A vintage carousel just for the kids! Come along and go on a spin ar
HELTER SKELTER
Keep the fun going with a new funfair addition to this years Festival! Enjoy a touch of nostalgia and head for the tall spiral slide of the Helter Ske
VINTAGE CAROUSEL
Get in the carnival spirit and take a ride on this beautiful vintage carousel. This stunning ride will be in the centre of Festival activity, on the P…
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
*TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY 21ST AT 12NOON* See the skies of Kilkenny light up in this celebratory St. Patrick’s night event. Ticket holders get a …
KILKENNY IN GREEN
Like all the most iconic landmarks in the world, this St. Patrick’s Day, Kilkenny County Council will be turning the city green.Iconic landmarks in …
BREAKING TRAD IN CONCERT
Breaking Trad consists of Dónal Murphy (Accordian), David Doocey (Fiddle) and Mike Galvin (Guitar & Vocals). Between them, they have toured extensivel…