TrioVD
Set Theatre
TrioVD, one of the most innovative jazz bands in the UK, are coming to the Set for an unmissable high-energy gig.
Guo Yue - Cookery Demonstration
Set Theatre
Guo Yue, author, chef, composer and flute player awakens the senses at a Chinese cookery masterclass.
OKO
Cleere’s - Festival Hub
OKO brings together some of the finest players on the Dublin jazz scene for a night of innovative sounds.
Guo Yue - Performance
The Hole in the Wall
Guo Yue, author, chef, composer and flute player plays an intimate show at the Hole in the Wall.
Susan McKeown & Christine Tobin
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Grammy-winning vocalist Susan McKeown and eclectic singer/songwriter Christine Tobin use poetry as their inspiration for this unique gig.
Barry Guy & Evan Parker
St. John’s Priory
A rare chance to see these giants of jazz improv play together as a duo, sharing the intuitive musical understanding they’ve built up over more than forty years.
T with the Maggies with Donal Lunny
St Canice’s Cathedral
A very special night in St. Canice's with Tríona and Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Moya Brennan.
Hanggai
Set Theatre
Hanggai bring their unique blend of Mongolian instruments and Western sensibility to Kilkenny.
Mari Kvien Brunvoll
Cleere’s - Festival Hub
A genuine original with a captivating voice that straddles jazz, electro pop and acoustic blues with ease.
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Their raw, exuberant sound, melding hip hop with jazz, is like the soundtrack to the coolest movie you ever saw.
Luka Bloom & Friends
Set Theatre
A night of rousing, heartfelt songs and outstanding musicianship in the Set.
The Amazing Few - End of Festival Party
Set Theatre
An 11-piece band (and counting) who play ‘psycho-pop’; a unique style of music that leans heavily on ska, nicks pop’s lunch money and gives punk a wedgie.
TrioVD
Set Theatre
TrioVD, one of the most innovative jazz bands in the UK, are coming to the Set for an unmissable high-energy gig.
Guo Yue - Cookery Demonstration
Set Theatre
Guo Yue, author, chef, composer and flute player awakens the senses at a Chinese cookery masterclass.
OKO
Cleere’s - Festival Hub
OKO brings together some of the finest players on the Dublin jazz scene for a night of innovative sounds.
Guo Yue - Performance
The Hole in the Wall
Guo Yue, author, chef, composer and flute player plays an intimate show at the Hole in the Wall.
Susan McKeown & Christine Tobin
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Grammy-winning vocalist Susan McKeown and eclectic singer/songwriter Christine Tobin use poetry as their inspiration for this unique gig.
Barry Guy & Evan Parker
St. John’s Priory
A rare chance to see these giants of jazz improv play together as a duo, sharing the intuitive musical understanding they’ve built up over more than forty years.
T with the Maggies with Donal Lunny
St Canice’s Cathedral
A very special night in St. Canice's with Tríona and Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Moya Brennan.
Hanggai
Set Theatre
Hanggai bring their unique blend of Mongolian instruments and Western sensibility to Kilkenny.
Mari Kvien Brunvoll
Cleere’s - Festival Hub
A genuine original with a captivating voice that straddles jazz, electro pop and acoustic blues with ease.
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Their raw, exuberant sound, melding hip hop with jazz, is like the soundtrack to the coolest movie you ever saw.
Luka Bloom & Friends
Set Theatre
A night of rousing, heartfelt songs and outstanding musicianship in the Set.
The Amazing Few - End of Festival Party
Set Theatre
An 11-piece band (and counting) who play ‘psycho-pop’; a unique style of music that leans heavily on ska, nicks pop’s lunch money and gives punk a wedgie.
Barry Guy & Evan Parker
St. John’s Priory
A rare chance to see these giants of jazz improv play together as a duo, sharing the intuitive musical understanding they’ve built up over more than forty years.
Guo Yue - Cookery Demonstration
Set Theatre
Guo Yue, author, chef, composer and flute player awakens the senses at a Chinese cookery masterclass.
Guo Yue - Performance
The Hole in the Wall
Guo Yue, author, chef, composer and flute player plays an intimate show at the Hole in the Wall.
Hanggai
Set Theatre
Hanggai bring their unique blend of Mongolian instruments and Western sensibility to Kilkenny.
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Their raw, exuberant sound, melding hip hop with jazz, is like the soundtrack to the coolest movie you ever saw.
Luka Bloom & Friends
Set Theatre
A night of rousing, heartfelt songs and outstanding musicianship in the Set.
Mari Kvien Brunvoll
Cleere’s - Festival Hub
A genuine original with a captivating voice that straddles jazz, electro pop and acoustic blues with ease.
OKO
Cleere’s - Festival Hub
OKO brings together some of the finest players on the Dublin jazz scene for a night of innovative sounds.
Susan McKeown & Christine Tobin
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride Suite
Grammy-winning vocalist Susan McKeown and eclectic singer/songwriter Christine Tobin use poetry as their inspiration for this unique gig.
T with the Maggies with Donal Lunny
St Canice’s Cathedral
A very special night in St. Canice's with Tríona and Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Moya Brennan.
The Amazing Few - End of Festival Party
Set Theatre
An 11-piece band (and counting) who play ‘psycho-pop’; a unique style of music that leans heavily on ska, nicks pop’s lunch money and gives punk a wedgie.
TrioVD
Set Theatre
TrioVD, one of the most innovative jazz bands in the UK, are coming to the Set for an unmissable high-energy gig.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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