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November 2018

Kilkenomics Festival

kilkenny city

8th - 11th November

This November, the 9th edition of Kilkenomics will take the City by storm. It is the world’s first economics and comedy festival, which brings together some of the world’s leading economists, financial analysts and media commentators alongside the funniest, sharpest stand up comedians.

Subtitle European Film Festival

City Centre

19th - 25th November

Ireland’s only film festival of popular subtitled European films

Patrick Rafter & Michael McHale in concert

kilkenny city

25th November

Join Patrick Rafter on violin and Michael McHale, pianist in concert at 4pm St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny on Sunday November 25th. 

Tickets on sale at the door from 3.15 pm onwards: €15.00, €10.00 (concession), €5.00 (students & children). 

Yulefest Kilkenny

kilkenny city

30th November - 31st December

Yulefest Kilkenny is back! Yulefest Kilkenny is a curated and inclusive Christmas festival that invites visitors and locals to enjoy a wide range of free and affordable seasonal events in Kilkenny City and County throughout December.

December 2018

Nathan Sherman & Alex Petcu

kilkenny city

2nd December

Join Nathan Sherman - viola and Alex Petcu - percussion at 4 pm Chapter House, St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, December 2nd. 

Tickets on sale at the door from 3.15 pm onwards: €15.00, €10.00 (concession), €5.00 (students & children)

Tonos in St Mary’s Cathedral

kilkenny city

9th December

Join Tonos at 4 pm Chapter House, St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, December 9th. Mid-Winter is a time that resonates deeply with people across many traditions and cultures and the musical duo with Music in Kilkenny will present, WinterSong. 

The Kilkenny Choir – Ceremony of Carols

St. John’s Church

9th December

A very special Choral treat awaits on December 9th in St. John’s Church on the Dublin Road. The Kilkenny Choir, conducted by Thomas Kehoe, joined by Anne-Marie O’Farrell Harpist and accompanied by Eoin O’ Callaghan Piano present Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and other seasonal favourites.

January 2019

39th Annual Castlecomer Wellie Race 2019

Castlecomer

1st January

Now the less said about the amount of alcohol that had been consumed prior to this momentous decision the better but the history books will record that Paddy Phelan became the winner of the first ever Wellington race.

February 2019

Music in Kilkenny

Butler Gallery

24th February

Sunday 24 March 4pm Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
Concert 3 Of A Special Concert Series To Celebrate 50 Years Of Kilkenny Castle In The Care Of The Office Of Public Works.

March 2019

Kilkenny Tradfest 2019

County Wide

15th - 18th March

Kilkenny will resonate this March with a spectacular line up of talent performing during Kilkenny's Tradfest 2019. From Altan to the Kilfenora Ceili Band to Iarla O'Lionaird, this festival is a feast for traditional music lovers throughout the weekend of our national holiday when we celebrate our native language, sport and particularly our music. A truly great celebration!

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