The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film with live score by Eric Sweeney & 3epkano
My first festival

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film with live score by Eric Sweeney & 3epkano

Eric Sweeney joins 3epkano to perform a live score to the silent film The Cabinet of Dr Caligari in St. Canice's Cathedral

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Resurgam & the Irish Baroque Orchestra, directed by Christophe Rousset
My inspiring festival

Resurgam & the Irish Baroque Orchestra, directed by Christophe Rousset

Celebrated choir Resurgam joins forces with festival favourites the Irish Baroque Orchestra to perform Baroque masterpieces, directed by Christophe Rousset

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William Butt
My surprising festival

William Butt

Acclaimed cellist William Butt performs an intimate lunchtime concert in St.John's Priory

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European Union Baroque Orchestra
My surprising festival

European Union Baroque Orchestra

Sun 7th Aug
The Black Abbey

This dynamic orchestra, featuring Europe's finest young musicians, explores the musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach through the music of his sons

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Christophe Rousset
My inspiring festival

Christophe Rousset

Flamboyant harpsichordist Christophe Rousset performs works by Francois and Louis Couperin

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Brian O’Kane & James Willshire - Change of Venue
My surprising festival

Brian O’Kane & James Willshire - Change of Venue

Two outstanding young Irish musicians present a lunchtime programme featuring cornerstones of the repertoire for violin and cello

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Kaleidoscope
My alternative festival

Kaleidoscope

Wed 10th Aug - Thu 11th Aug
Design Centre

This laidback salon-style night comes to Kilkenny for two nights of music, song and surprise, mixing the classical with the cutting edge

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Amarilli Trio
My first festival

Amarilli Trio

Wed 10th Aug
The Parade Tower

Kilkenny's Maria Ryan makes a welcome return with the Amarilli Trio, performing sparkling string trios from Beethoven and Schubert

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Camerata Kilkenny
My first festival

Camerata Kilkenny

Wed 10th Aug
The Black Abbey

The acclaimed ensemble return to Kilkenny with a breathtaking range of works by Bach and Telemann

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Laoise O’Brien
My surprising festival

Laoise O’Brien

Thu 11th Aug
The Parade Tower

A special concert celebrating all things avian, with early music specialist Laoise O'Brien and some of Ireland's finest musicians from both classical and traditional worlds

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Alessandro Taverna
My inspiring festival

Alessandro Taverna

An outstanding young Venetian pianist presents a mouthwatering programme of popular favourites

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Rebecca and Kirsten Capova
My surprising festival

Rebecca and Kirsten Capova

Two sisters, both accomplished pianists, pool their considerable talents (and four hands!) for an exhilarating programme of piano duets

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Birdsong Workshop

Birdsong Workshop

Workshops by musician Laoise O'Brien and visual artist Lorna Donlon.

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Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir
My first festival

Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir

A 100-strong choir joins forces with leading singers and performers for a rousing finale in St Canice's

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Cashell Trio
My first festival

Cashell Trio

Multi-talented siblings join forces to perform piano trios by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Lalo

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film with live score by Eric Sweeney & 3epkano
My first festival

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film with live score by Eric Sweeney & 3epkano

Eric Sweeney joins 3epkano to perform a live score to the silent film The Cabinet of Dr Caligari in St. Canice's Cathedral

Sold Out

event details

Resurgam & the Irish Baroque Orchestra, directed by Christophe Rousset
My inspiring festival

Resurgam & the Irish Baroque Orchestra, directed by Christophe Rousset

Celebrated choir Resurgam joins forces with festival favourites the Irish Baroque Orchestra to perform Baroque masterpieces, directed by Christophe Rousset

Sold Out

event details

William Butt
My surprising festival

William Butt

Acclaimed cellist William Butt performs an intimate lunchtime concert in St.John's Priory

Sold Out

event details

European Union Baroque Orchestra
My surprising festival

European Union Baroque Orchestra

Sun 7th Aug
The Black Abbey

This dynamic orchestra, featuring Europe's finest young musicians, explores the musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach through the music of his sons

Sold Out

event details

Christophe Rousset
My inspiring festival

Christophe Rousset

Flamboyant harpsichordist Christophe Rousset performs works by Francois and Louis Couperin

Sold Out

event details

Brian O’Kane & James Willshire - Change of Venue
My surprising festival

Brian O’Kane & James Willshire - Change of Venue

Two outstanding young Irish musicians present a lunchtime programme featuring cornerstones of the repertoire for violin and cello

Sold Out

event details

Kaleidoscope
My alternative festival

Kaleidoscope

Wed 10th Aug - Thu 11th Aug
Design Centre

This laidback salon-style night comes to Kilkenny for two nights of music, song and surprise, mixing the classical with the cutting edge

Sold Out

event details

Amarilli Trio
My first festival

Amarilli Trio

Wed 10th Aug
The Parade Tower

Kilkenny's Maria Ryan makes a welcome return with the Amarilli Trio, performing sparkling string trios from Beethoven and Schubert

Sold Out

event details

Camerata Kilkenny
My first festival

Camerata Kilkenny

Wed 10th Aug
The Black Abbey

The acclaimed ensemble return to Kilkenny with a breathtaking range of works by Bach and Telemann

Sold Out

event details

Laoise O’Brien
My surprising festival

Laoise O’Brien

Thu 11th Aug
The Parade Tower

A special concert celebrating all things avian, with early music specialist Laoise O'Brien and some of Ireland's finest musicians from both classical and traditional worlds

Sold Out

event details

Alessandro Taverna
My inspiring festival

Alessandro Taverna

An outstanding young Venetian pianist presents a mouthwatering programme of popular favourites

Sold Out

event details

Rebecca and Kirsten Capova
My surprising festival

Rebecca and Kirsten Capova

Two sisters, both accomplished pianists, pool their considerable talents (and four hands!) for an exhilarating programme of piano duets

Sold Out

event details

Birdsong Workshop

Birdsong Workshop

Workshops by musician Laoise O'Brien and visual artist Lorna Donlon.

Sold Out

event details

Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir
My first festival

Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir

A 100-strong choir joins forces with leading singers and performers for a rousing finale in St Canice's

Book

event details

Cashell Trio
My first festival

Cashell Trio

Multi-talented siblings join forces to perform piano trios by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Lalo

Sold Out

event details

Alessandro Taverna
My inspiring festival

Alessandro Taverna

An outstanding young Venetian pianist presents a mouthwatering programme of popular favourites

Sold Out

event details

Amarilli Trio
My first festival

Amarilli Trio

Wed 10th Aug
The Parade Tower

Kilkenny's Maria Ryan makes a welcome return with the Amarilli Trio, performing sparkling string trios from Beethoven and Schubert

Sold Out

event details

Birdsong Workshop

Birdsong Workshop

Workshops by musician Laoise O'Brien and visual artist Lorna Donlon.

Sold Out

event details

Brian O’Kane & James Willshire - Change of Venue
My surprising festival

Brian O’Kane & James Willshire - Change of Venue

Two outstanding young Irish musicians present a lunchtime programme featuring cornerstones of the repertoire for violin and cello

Sold Out

event details

Camerata Kilkenny
My first festival

Camerata Kilkenny

Wed 10th Aug
The Black Abbey

The acclaimed ensemble return to Kilkenny with a breathtaking range of works by Bach and Telemann

Sold Out

event details

Cashell Trio
My first festival

Cashell Trio

Multi-talented siblings join forces to perform piano trios by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Lalo

Sold Out

event details

Christophe Rousset
My inspiring festival

Christophe Rousset

Flamboyant harpsichordist Christophe Rousset performs works by Francois and Louis Couperin

Sold Out

event details

European Union Baroque Orchestra
My surprising festival

European Union Baroque Orchestra

Sun 7th Aug
The Black Abbey

This dynamic orchestra, featuring Europe's finest young musicians, explores the musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach through the music of his sons

Sold Out

event details

Kaleidoscope
My alternative festival

Kaleidoscope

Wed 10th Aug - Thu 11th Aug
Design Centre

This laidback salon-style night comes to Kilkenny for two nights of music, song and surprise, mixing the classical with the cutting edge

Sold Out

event details

Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir
My first festival

Kilkenny Arts Festival Choir

A 100-strong choir joins forces with leading singers and performers for a rousing finale in St Canice's

Book

event details

Laoise O’Brien
My surprising festival

Laoise O’Brien

Thu 11th Aug
The Parade Tower

A special concert celebrating all things avian, with early music specialist Laoise O'Brien and some of Ireland's finest musicians from both classical and traditional worlds

Sold Out

event details

Rebecca and Kirsten Capova
My surprising festival

Rebecca and Kirsten Capova

Two sisters, both accomplished pianists, pool their considerable talents (and four hands!) for an exhilarating programme of piano duets

Sold Out

event details

Resurgam & the Irish Baroque Orchestra, directed by Christophe Rousset
My inspiring festival

Resurgam & the Irish Baroque Orchestra, directed by Christophe Rousset

Celebrated choir Resurgam joins forces with festival favourites the Irish Baroque Orchestra to perform Baroque masterpieces, directed by Christophe Rousset

Sold Out

event details

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film with live score by Eric Sweeney & 3epkano
My first festival

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film with live score by Eric Sweeney & 3epkano

Eric Sweeney joins 3epkano to perform a live score to the silent film The Cabinet of Dr Caligari in St. Canice's Cathedral

Sold Out

event details

William Butt
My surprising festival

William Butt

Acclaimed cellist William Butt performs an intimate lunchtime concert in St.John's Priory

Sold Out

event details

Help me Choose

Every year the Kilkenny Arts Festival brings so many amazing events to our city that its almost impossible to make sure you find all the events that may appeal to you. So we've put on our thinking caps and come up with this simple reference to suggest events you may not have considered.

My First Festival

My First Festival

This is my first time at an arts festival. I want to see what this festival is all about. I haven't heard of a lot of these names before and I'd like suggestions on what might be great to see.

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My Inspiring Festival

My Inspiring Festival

I want to think. I want to get out of my comfort zone and confront the world head on. I don't want to be spoon fed. I want to be blown away. I want to argue.

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My Surprising Festival

My Surprising Festival

I want to find those hidden gems - things I may not have heard of but once I've experienced I will never forget.

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My Alternative Festival

My Alternative Festival

I want to see edgier, grittier more experimental stuff. I want to dance, have some fun. I want to stay up late.

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