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…


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…


CÁIFE, CEOL & COMHRÁ

Bígí linn! Come along for music and chats as gaeilge.. Anyone is welcome to join and try out the cúpla focail. Buíochas ó Conradh na Gaeilge, Seacht


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


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…


TRY THE PIPES WORKSHOP

Open to ages 10 – 18 years. Uilleann pipes will be made available on the day. This event is free but booking is required. Music Generation Kilkenny,…


DAREDEVIL CIRCUS

Get ready to witness jaw-dropping stunts, and mind-blowing performances at the Daredevil Circus! Come see the motorbikes Monstertruck and more! For th…


KILKENNY TALES & LEGENDS EVENING WALKING TOUR

Take an evening stroll through the medieval and intriguing streets and alleyways of Kilkenny’s medieval city. Learn about curious ‘Kilkenny Cat’ tales…


YOUTH TRAD SESSION

Join the Kilkenny Pipers Club for a good old Trad Session. Open to young people aged between 12 and 18 years of age. There is no need to book. All are


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 …