SAMBA KATZ

Local Kilkenny Samba drumming group bringing fun beats to the streets this St. Patrick’s Day.
Formed in 2020 as part of a St. Patrick’s Festival Kil…


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 …


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


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


FACE PAINTING

Facepainter Áine from Fantasy Art is excited to magically transform you with her range of colours and colourful characters. From fierce Kilkenny Cat f…


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…


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…


TULLA CÉILÍ BAND

St. Patrick’s Festival is delighted to host this yFears Céilí Mór in the River Court Hotel Kilkenny on Saturday the 16th of March at 8pm. With music b…


PYRO COLLECTIVE FIRE SHOW

*Tickets go on sale Friday 16th February at 8pm*
This St. Patrick’s Festival a new Fire Show is coming to town! Energetic, raw and a spectacular sight…