The Three Sisters
Kieran Street
View colourful street decorations in Kieran Street made by local volunteers of all ages.
Festival Trail
Gather a group of intrepid explorers to discover Kilkenny on foot, following our ‘treasure hunt’ style Festival Trail
Fanzini Brothers
Canal Walk
The Fanzini Brothers proudly present their brand new madcap street show Cannonball Circus.
Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage. Free Taster
The Parade
Come along to the Parade to see a free taster of Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage.
anybody waitin’?
ponydance are back, and this time they’re free! Join these incorrigible flirts on their quest through the streets of Kilkenny to find a man
The Three Sisters
Kieran Street
View colourful street decorations in Kieran Street made by local volunteers of all ages.
Festival Trail
Gather a group of intrepid explorers to discover Kilkenny on foot, following our ‘treasure hunt’ style Festival Trail
Fanzini Brothers
Canal Walk
The Fanzini Brothers proudly present their brand new madcap street show Cannonball Circus.
Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage. Free Taster
The Parade
Come along to the Parade to see a free taster of Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage.
anybody waitin’?
ponydance are back, and this time they’re free! Join these incorrigible flirts on their quest through the streets of Kilkenny to find a man
anybody waitin’?
ponydance are back, and this time they’re free! Join these incorrigible flirts on their quest through the streets of Kilkenny to find a man
Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage. Free Taster
The Parade
Come along to the Parade to see a free taster of Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage.
Fanzini Brothers
Canal Walk
The Fanzini Brothers proudly present their brand new madcap street show Cannonball Circus.
Festival Trail
Gather a group of intrepid explorers to discover Kilkenny on foot, following our ‘treasure hunt’ style Festival Trail
The Three Sisters
Kieran Street
View colourful street decorations in Kieran Street made by local volunteers of all ages.
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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