Finghin Collins

It’s six years since Finghin Collins last performed at the Festival and we’re thrilled to welcome back the leading Irish pianist of his generation for…


Lavinia Meijer

Lavinia Meijer is one of the most exciting harpists of our time. Constantly looking to expand the possibilities of her instrument, she has performed a…


Chamber Choir Ireland

Conductor: Paul HillierLed by their double Grammy-winning director Paul Hillier, Chamber Choir Ireland return with an enthralling programme of music …


Irish National Opera: Mary Motorhead / Trade

Two searing one-act operas.When this double bill of new Irish operas premiered in the US last year they met with instant acclaim. Now the Festival is…


Irish National Opera: Mary Motorhead / Trade

Two searing one-act operas.When this double bill of new Irish operas premiered in the US last year they met with instant acclaim. Now the Festival is…


Drone Mass – Jóhann Jóhannsson

The late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson was a singular talent, as celebrated for his theatre and film scores (including Arrival and Sicario) as …


Irish National Opera: Mary Motorhead / Trade

Two searing one-act operas.When this double bill of new Irish operas premiered in the US last year they met with instant acclaim. Now the Festival is…


Carducci String Quartet

Festival favourites the Carducci String Quartet mark their return to Kilkenny with this pair of lunchtime concerts embracing works by everyone from Mo…


Irish National Opera: Mary Motorhead / Trade

Two searing one-act operas.When this double bill of new Irish operas premiered in the US last year they met with instant acclaim. Now the Festival is…


Carducci String Quartet

Festival favourites the Carducci String Quartet mark their return to Kilkenny with this pair of lunchtime concerts embracing works by everyone from Mo…