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November 2018

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!

Poulaphouca: New Paintings & Works on Paper

Butler Gallery

16th March - 12th May

Poulaphouca: New Paintings & Works on Paper, 16 March – 12 May 2019.
The Butler Gallery is delighted to present the first solo exhibition in Ireland by the Wicklow-based American artist Sam Reveles. This exhibition will include new paintings and drawings that are imbued with great intricacy and detail.

April 2019

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Showtime: Songs from Stage & Screen

Kilkenny Castle,

20th April

Start: 22 May 2019 End: 22 May 2019 Location: Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Event Description
Taste the Island
'A celebration of Ireland’s food and drink'

Invitation to industry workshops

May 2019

Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

City Centre

3rd - 6th May

Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival celebrates its twenty second year with an exciting line-up including Grammy winner Patty Griffin, legendary Mexican-American rock musician, songwriter and singer Alejandro Escovedo, Canadian roots rockers The Sadies, retro country soul band The Delines and bluesy guitarist/vocalist Joey Landreth
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