Paul Muldoon

Paul Muldoon is one of Ireland’s greatest living poets and we’re delighted to welcome him to Kilkenny for a pair of events celebrating two of his most…


Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet Launch

The Poetry Broadsheet gives local writers a platform to showcase their work.Join us at the Parade Tower to celebrate the publication of Kilkenny Arts…


Helen Comerford: A Legacy

This exhibition at Jerpoint offers a fascinating first look at sketches, studies, notes and drawings from the archive of the late Kilkenny artist Hele…


You’ll See

You’ll See…Ulysses for Children?Yes. Yes, Ulysses for Children.James Joyce’s epic story of one day in one city is brought to life in this inventive…


Public Art Programme at the Tea Houses, Kilkenny

We’re delighted to announce that the two Tea Houses, situated by the River Nore, will be activated as visible spaces for public art programmes that in…


Cleek Schrey, Joseph Decosimo & Luke Richardson

Hardanger fiddle virtuoso Cleek Schrey made his Festival debut a decade ago as part of Ghost Trio, the innovative band he formed with uilleann piper I…


Niall Vallely, Liz Knowles & Niwel Tsumbu

Three musicians celebrated for their innovative approach to traditional music join forces in a thrilling fusion of genres and styles.Kentucky fiddle …


Paul Muldoon

Paul Muldoon is one of Ireland’s greatest living poets and we’re delighted to welcome him to Kilkenny for a pair of events celebrating two of his most…


Aoife Ní Bhriain & Catrin Finch

Aoife Ní Bhriain and Welsh harpist Catrin Finch released Double You to critical acclaim in 2023, with a nomination for Best Album at the RTÉ Folk Awar…


Re-Connection

Over the last 25 years KCAT studio artists have built connections with organisations and artists both nationally and internationally. Re-Connection is…