STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment for all the family on the streets of Kilkenny. Watch out for the Stilt Walkers, The Gentleman Juggler, St. Patrick’s Snakes and more! Sa…


FRUITY & DISHY

A colourful juggling and plate spinning duo with a cartload of tricks up their sleeve. Fruity is a juggler, Dishy a plate spinner. And fruity loves …


ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

ROUTE: Parade Route will go from John Street, to Rose Inn Street, The Parade (Review stand), High Street, and finish at the Market Yard.
The centre…


ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

ROUTE: Parade Route will go from John Street, to Rose Inn Street, The Parade (Review stand), High Street, and finish at the Market Yard. The centre…


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…