Entertainment in Kilkenny - Weekly Gig and Event Guide
Event(s) of the Week
Kilkenny Tourism Brochure 2017/2018
You can now download the NEW 2017/2018 Kilkenny Tourism Brochure. It will be available in booklet format hotels and various businesses throughout Kilkenny during June 2017 - Download PDF (30mb)
Festivals in Kilkenny in 2018
- 4th to 7th May - 21st Smithwick's Kilkenny Roots Festival 2018
- 1st to 4th June - Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2018
This Week's Musical / Theatre / Events
- For up to date information on what is happening in Kilkenny City and County, see the twitter accounts @Kilkenny and @loveKilkenny
Upcoming Shows at the Watergate Theatre in 2018...
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Date: Thursday 10 May
Venue: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny
Times: 7:30pm (doors and bar open an hour before)
Tickets: Tickets cost €14.50 ( €12.50 concessions and groups of 6+).
For tickets: www.banff-uk.com.
Get ready for a night of exhilarating adventure as the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny, on Thursday 10 May.
Through the big screen, join fearless explorers and intrepid film-makers as they venture deep into the world’s most isolated and spectacular landscapes.
Starring climbers, skiers, mountain bikers, high-wire walkers and much more, this brand-new collection of films is guaranteed to wow audiences with its phenomenal cinematography and inspirational characters.
Unleash your wild side… from the comfort of a cinema seat!
See www.banff-uk.com for more.
Left Bank Kilkenny
live music every Monday & Wednesday from 9-11.30pm
Davey & Pete perform every Monday!
Address:
The Parade, Kilkenny
t: +353 56 775 0016 (ext: Events)
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny - Parliament St - 10 am to 6 pm daily, €12/9.50/7.
This multi-sensory and interactive experience will take visitors on a journey through the medieval origins of brewing on the site of the St. Francis Abbey Brewery to the arrival of John Smithwick in the 1700’s, and right up to the present day. During the tour, the Smithwick’s brewing process will is brought to life with visitors having the opportunity to experience the smells, tastes and textures of the raw materials involved in creating the perfect pint of ale. French, German, Spanish and Italian speaking visitors will be offered an audio guide to take them on the tour, which lasts approximately 70 minutes
Medieval Mile Museum - open from Tuesday 28th February - Medieval Mile Museum, High St - The 13th century St Mary’s church and graveyard is the finest example of a medieval church in Ireland. As the starting point of the ‘Medieval Mile’ trail, it brings to life Kilkenny’s history as Ireland’s premier medieval city. Displays of Kilkenny’s civic treasures and replicas of some of the High Crosses of Ossory illustrate the local Gaelic monastic heritage and the ancient city’s historic role in Ireland. Kilkenny’s 800-year story is told with a contemporary twist within the new museum. The customer experience contains a long colourful interactive table similar to a giant iPad, an elongated plasma TV screen, and projected imagery onto a giant wall allowing visitors to get immersed in the rich history with the aid of modern technology.
Kilkenny Castle Events
- For more information on these events, visit visitkilkenny.ie/kilkenny_castle or www.kilkennycastle.ie
- The 'Decius Mus' Tapestries have returned to the Castle. The Tapestries are among the great glories of the wonderful historic Ormonde Collection at Kilkenny Castle. The 'Decius' suite had been in the ownership of the Ormonde family for over 300 years and was displayed in several of their residences before being acquired by OPW for display in Kilkenny Castle. It forms a highlight of the Ormonde Collection in the Tapestry Room and fabulous Picture Gallery - one of the finest historical and architectural spaces in Ireland, kilkennycastle.ie
- Orienteering Course - Following the December launch of the new permanent Orienteering Course at Kilkenny Castle Park, OPW is delighted to announce that three maps, Short (1.8km), Medium (2.4km) and Long (3.5km) distances, are now available to download for free on the Kilkenny Castle website. The orienteering course is open to all, families, individuals, clubs, schools and what a fantastic way to explore the flora and fauna of Kilkenny Castle Park while enjoying the exercise in beautiful surroundings. There is also a small area of the Canal Walk involved in the courses, kilkennycastle.ie
Events for Kids
- Kilkenny Kids! And Life! Directory at http://www.kilkenny.ie/eng/kids_life_directory/Kilkenny_Kids_and_Life_Activity_Directory.html
By night Kilkenny comes alive as visitors and locals alike enjoy the city's vibrant cultural and entertainment life. The city offers an eclectic mix of cosmopolitan designer bars and traditional old style hostelries. What better way to spend an evening than enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants throughout Kilkenny? Live music and theatre take place throughout the week, so whether your taste is in dance music, poetry, theatre or rock! - Kilkenny has something to offer you.
Weekly Gig Listings are courtesy of Edwina Grace at the Kilkenny People Newspaper. If you want to publicise events or gigs in the Kilkenny People, you can contact Edwina at EdwinaGrace@hotmail.com and be published on this page, email webmaster@kilkennycoco.ie
You can also follow daily updates via Twitter at @LoveKilkenny or @Kilkenny or on our FaceBook page Kilkenny Tourism Facebook
Full listing of what's happening in Kilkenny in the week from Wednesday 15th November to Tuesday 21st November 2017
Events correct at time of listing, but please check with venues.
Wednesday 15th November
Live Music: Live Trad & Ballads with Toss The Feathers, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 6 pm
Live Music: Ireland's Tunes & Tales, Storytelling, Trad Music & Song, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St, 6:30-9 pm
Live Music: Keltic Kats with Irish Music in Langton's John St. 6:30 pm
Live Music: Live Trad in Matt The Millers, John St, 6.30 pm
Live Music: Raglan Rogues, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St, 8 pm
Live Music: Acoustic Traditional Irish Music Acoustic Session, Bollards Bar, Kieran St, 8:15 pm
Live Music: Trad with Cu Chulainn & renowned Irish Dancer Ger Hayes, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 9 pm http://www.lanigans.ie/lanigans-irish-dancing-irish-music.asp
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Film: Movie Night: Billy Byrnes, John St, 8.30 pm, #Free
Live Music: Trad and Ballads, Dylan Whiskey Bar, John St, 9 pm
Live Music: Trad Session, in Matt The Millers, John St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: Weekly Open Trad Session, Cleere's, Parliament St, 10 pm
Thursday 16th November
Kilkenny Farmers Market - local food, flowers and crafts, The Parade, 9 am - 4 pm
Dancing: Line Dancing, The Home Rule Club, John's Quay, 10:30 am
Live Music: Live Trad & Ballads in Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 6 pm
Live Music: Anthony McAuley & Friends, playing Trad & Irish Music, in Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 6 pm
Live Music: Keltic Kats with Irish Music in Langton's John St. 6:30 pm
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Live Music: Acoustic Traditional Irish Music Acoustic Session, Bollards Bar, Kieran St, 8:15 pm
LiveMusic: Trad with Cu Chulainn & renowned Irish Dancer Ger Hayes, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 9 pm http://www.lanigans.ie/lanigans-irish-dancing-irish-music.asp
Martial Arts: Tai Chi, The Home Rule Club, John's Quay, 7 pm
Dance: Set Dancing The Home Rule Club, John's Quay, 8:30 pm
Live Music: The Sofa Sessions, Kenosha Kid from Athens, Georgia in Billy Byrne's Bar, John St. 9 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/295800510922790/
Live Music: Danny Burke, plays guitar in The Brewery Corner, Parliament St, 9:30 pm
Live Music: The Nore Sessions (Song, Storytelling & Poetry), O'Gorman's, Upper John St, 9.30 pm
Big John’s Krazy Karaoke & Fun Night, Biddy Early’s, John St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: The Fenians followed by a DJ, Matt the Millers, John St, 9:30 pm
Friday 17th November
Live Music: Live Trad & Ballads with Toss The Feathers, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 6 pm
Live Music: Anthony McAuley & Friends, playing Trad & Irish Music, in Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 6 pm
Live Music: Live Trad in Matt The Millers, John St, 6.30 pm
Live Music: Keltic Kats with Irish Music in Langton's John St. 6:30 pm
Talent Show: Grennan's Got Talent, Grennan College, Thomastown, €25/10/5 https://www.facebook.com/events/1921089094879411/
Table Quiz: St Michael's National School Table Quiz, Sheridan's Lounge, Ennisnag, 7:30 pm, €20 team of 4
Theatre: "Pulled" Kilkenny // National Tour "comedy about female sexuality & social media generation" Cleere's, Parliament St. 8 pm, €12 https://www.facebook.com/events/448773625495165/ …
Concert: Tommy Fleming, Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh, 8 pm (Sold Out)
Live Music: Drops of Green & DJs, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 8 pm
Table Quiz: Glenmore GAA Club Table Quiz, Glen Bar, Glenmore, 8:30 pm, €20 table of 4
Friday Night Gin Social Bridie's Bar, 8:30 pm
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Live Music: Acoustic Traditional Irish Music Acoustic Session, Bollards Bar, Kieran St, 8:15 pm
Table Quiz: Clara Church Renovation Fund Table Quiz, Connolly's Pub, Dunbell, 9 pm, €20
Live Music: Live Acoustic Session with Phil & Gill Coulter, Dylan Whisky Bar, John St, 9 pm
Live Music: Moira's Open Nite (in Bar), Home Rule Club
Live Music: Divil the Bit, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: Friday Session, Hole In The Wall, High St, 10 pm
Live Music: The Acousticats, Trad & Ballad, Kytelers Inn, Kieran St, 10 pm
Live Music: Rafter Dempseys, Friary St, 10 pm
Live Music: Ryan's Bar, Friary St, 10.30 pm
Saturday 18th November
Kilkenny ParkRun, Kilkenny Castle Park, 9.30 am, facebook.com/kilkennyparkrun
Market with lots of different items for sale, Cillin Hill, 10 am - 3 pm, facebook.com/kilkennysaturdaymarket
Theatre: "Pulled" Kilkenny // National Tour "comedy about female sexuality & social media generation" Cleere's, Parliament St. 8 pm, €12 https://www.facebook.com/events/448773625495165/ …
Live Music: Abbeyfolk, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 8 pm
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Live Music: The Village Inn, Upper Patrick St, 9 pm
Live Music: Saturday Mix Up, Left Bank, The Parade 9 pm
Live Music: Theme Time Retro Radio, Dylan Whiskey Bar, John St, 9 pm
Live Music: Acoustic Trans Atlantic Session, Bollards Bar, Kieran St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: Paul Fields, Home Rule Club (bar), John's Quay
Live Music: The Field, High St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: Paddocks Bar @ Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road
Live Music: River Court Hotel, John St, 10 pm
Live Music: Little Andy's, Ormonde Road, 10 pm
Live Music: Roisin Dubh Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 10 pm
Live Music: Ryan's, Friary St, 10.30 pm
Live Music: Riff Shop, The Left Bank 11 pm
Sunday 19th November
Live Music: Riverview Bar at River Court Hotel, John St, 5 pm
Live Music: Anthony & Friends, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 6 pm
Live Music: Generation 5, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St, 6.30 pm
Live Music: Live Trad, Matt The Millers, John St, 6.30 pm
Live Music: Rusty Springs, The Field, High St, 7 pm
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Live Music: Carroll's Bar in Knocktopher, 9 pm
Live Music: Kevin and Eugene (greatest hits from the 50's to 00's), Dylan Whiskey Bar, John St, 9 pm
Live Music: Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 9 pm
Live Music: Tomas Jackman, Irish Songs & Ballads, Kyteler’s Inn, Kieran St, 9 pm
Live Music: The Barflies, The Pumphouse, Parliment St, 9.30pm
Live Music: Rockout with Loose Cannons, The Field, High St, 9.30pm
Monday 20th November
Live Music: Live Trad & Ballads with Toss The Feathers, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 6 pm
Live Music: Live Trad in Matt The Millers, John St, 6.30 pm
Live Music: Keltic Kats play Irish Music in Langton's John St. 6:30 pm
Games Night Billy Byrnes, John St.
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Live Music: Trad with Cu Chulainn & renowned Irish Dancer Ger Hayes, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 9 pm http://www.lanigans.ie/lanigans-irish-dancing-irish-music.asp
Live Music: The Raglan Rogues, Kyteler's Inn, Kieran St. 8 pm
Live Music: Acoustic Traditional Irish Music Acoustic Session, Bollards Bar, Kieran St, 8:15 pm
Live Music: Stephen Murphy, Tynan's Bridge House Bar, Johns Bridge, 9 pm
Live Music: Wandering Souls, Dylan Whiskey Bar, John St, 9 pm
Live Music: The Field, High St, 9.30pm
Live Music: Trad Session, Cleere's, Parliment St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: After Dark play in Matt The Millers, John St, 10 pm
Tuesday 21st November
Live Music: Live Trad & Ballads with Toss The Feathers, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 6 pm
Live Music: Live Trad with Wallop The Cat, Matt The Millers, John St, 6.30 pm
Live Music: Keltic Kats play Irish Music in Langton's John St. 6:30 pm
Taco Tuesdays, Billy Byrnes, Upper John St.
Dancing: Swing Dancing, The Home Rule Club (Upstairs) 8 pm
Kilkenny Ghost Tours, from Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 8 pm, €14/12, kilkennyghosttours.com
Live Music: Acoustic Traditional Irish Music Acoustic Session, Bollards Bar, Kieran St, 8:15 pm
Live Music: Sean Maher, Brewery Corner, Parliment St, 8.30 pm
LiveMusic: Trad with Cu Chulainn & renowned Irish Dancer Ger Hayes, Lanigan's, Rose Inn St, 9 pm http://www.lanigans.ie/lanigans-irish-dancing-irish-music.asp
Live Music: Kevin & Eugene, Dylan Whiskey Bar, John St, 9 pm
Live Music: Rob Strong Band, The Field, High St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: Kitchen Sessions, JB Burke's Bar, Upper John St, 9.30 pm
Live Music: The Kilkennys, Matt the Millers, John St, 10 pm
Exhibitions
- 'Decius Mus' Tapestries at Kilkenny Castle, kilkennycastle.ie
Film: IMC Kilkenny has a wide variety of films to suit all ages and interests on show at a number of times each day
View This Weeks Kilkenny Film Listings From Official Site at IMC Cinemas