Savour Kilkenny Food Festival

Savour the taste of Kilkenny this October Bank Holiday weekend!

24th – 27th October 2025

Join us in the heart of the medieval city for Savour Kilkenny, a celebration of food, flavour, and the Irish feast of Samhain. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kilkenny Castle, this much-loved food festival is back for its 17th year, from October 24th–27th, 2025 with a feast of activities for food lovers of all ages!

Taste your way through the 100 stall Market, explore the Brewers & Distillers Marquee, and enjoy free live cookery demos from some of Ireland’s top chefs, rising culinary stars, and festival favourites!

In 2024, over 68,000 people filled the streets of Kilkenny to experience one of Ireland’s largest food festivals. 2025 promises to be even bigger! With unique dining events at local restaurants from Friday 24th. Free Cookery demos; incredible street food and artisan producers from across Ireland and children’s entertainment on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October.

A visit to Savour Kilkenny is the perfect foodie weekend away or day trip with the family. Follow @SavourKilkenny for programme announcements and the latest event news.

This is a weekend you won’t want to miss so get planning and book your trip to Kilkenny for the October Bank Holiday weekend!