Cathal Coughlan and the Grand Necropolitan Quintet
The Watergate Theatre
Cork’s Cathal Coughlan showcases his extraordinary voice in the company of long-term collaborators, the Grand Necropolitan Quintet.
James Vincent McMorrow
St Canice’s Cathedral
Discover James Vincent McMorrow's soulful voice and wistful melodies in the awe-inspiring surrounds of St. Canice's Cathedral.
The Sea and Cake
The Watergate Theatre
Harmonic presents The Sea and Cake who bring their distinctive jazz/rock/lounge/pop sound to Kilkenny in the company of The Buzz Aldrin Allstars.
New Music Night
Set Theatre
Presenting Somadrone, Geppetto, Thread Puls, Margie Lewis and Toby Kaar.
Agnes Obel with Cian Nugent
St Canice’s Cathedral
Harmonic presents Agnes Obel who can weave a spell with little more than a voice, a piano, and an array of deceptively simple melodies. Supported by Cian Nugent.
Emmy The Great
St. John’s Priory
Emma-Lee Moss's exquisite melodies and thoughtful lyrics guarantee this to be one of the stand-out gigs of the festival.
Drums Off Chaos and Philip Jeck
Set Theatre
Since 1982, Jaki Liebezeit, Reiner Linke and Maf Retter have been creating headspinning storms of multi-layered groove using odd meters and unconventional rhythms.
Gemma Hayes with Ann Scott
St. John’s Priory
Tipperary’s Gemma Hayes's eclectic blend of folk, prog rock and electronica has been winning over audiences at home and abroad.
Mark Kozelek with Geese
St Canice’s Cathedral
Harmonic presents former frontman of the Red House Painters, Mark Kozelek, an acclaimed lyricist known for his achingly beautiful songs, delivered in a melancholy baritone.
Cathal Coughlan and the Grand Necropolitan Quintet
The Watergate Theatre
Cork’s Cathal Coughlan showcases his extraordinary voice in the company of long-term collaborators, the Grand Necropolitan Quintet.
James Vincent McMorrow
St Canice’s Cathedral
Discover James Vincent McMorrow's soulful voice and wistful melodies in the awe-inspiring surrounds of St. Canice's Cathedral.
The Sea and Cake
The Watergate Theatre
Harmonic presents The Sea and Cake who bring their distinctive jazz/rock/lounge/pop sound to Kilkenny in the company of The Buzz Aldrin Allstars.
New Music Night
Set Theatre
Presenting Somadrone, Geppetto, Thread Puls, Margie Lewis and Toby Kaar.
Agnes Obel with Cian Nugent
St Canice’s Cathedral
Harmonic presents Agnes Obel who can weave a spell with little more than a voice, a piano, and an array of deceptively simple melodies. Supported by Cian Nugent.
Emmy The Great
St. John’s Priory
Emma-Lee Moss's exquisite melodies and thoughtful lyrics guarantee this to be one of the stand-out gigs of the festival.
Drums Off Chaos and Philip Jeck
Set Theatre
Since 1982, Jaki Liebezeit, Reiner Linke and Maf Retter have been creating headspinning storms of multi-layered groove using odd meters and unconventional rhythms.
Gemma Hayes with Ann Scott
St. John’s Priory
Tipperary’s Gemma Hayes's eclectic blend of folk, prog rock and electronica has been winning over audiences at home and abroad.
Mark Kozelek with Geese
St Canice’s Cathedral
Harmonic presents former frontman of the Red House Painters, Mark Kozelek, an acclaimed lyricist known for his achingly beautiful songs, delivered in a melancholy baritone.
Agnes Obel with Cian Nugent
St Canice’s Cathedral
Harmonic presents Agnes Obel who can weave a spell with little more than a voice, a piano, and an array of deceptively simple melodies. Supported by Cian Nugent.
Cathal Coughlan and the Grand Necropolitan Quintet
The Watergate Theatre
Cork’s Cathal Coughlan showcases his extraordinary voice in the company of long-term collaborators, the Grand Necropolitan Quintet.
Drums Off Chaos and Philip Jeck
Set Theatre
Since 1982, Jaki Liebezeit, Reiner Linke and Maf Retter have been creating headspinning storms of multi-layered groove using odd meters and unconventional rhythms.
Emmy The Great
St. John’s Priory
Emma-Lee Moss's exquisite melodies and thoughtful lyrics guarantee this to be one of the stand-out gigs of the festival.
Gemma Hayes with Ann Scott
St. John’s Priory
Tipperary’s Gemma Hayes's eclectic blend of folk, prog rock and electronica has been winning over audiences at home and abroad.
James Vincent McMorrow
St Canice’s Cathedral
Discover James Vincent McMorrow's soulful voice and wistful melodies in the awe-inspiring surrounds of St. Canice's Cathedral.
Mark Kozelek with Geese
St Canice’s Cathedral
Harmonic presents former frontman of the Red House Painters, Mark Kozelek, an acclaimed lyricist known for his achingly beautiful songs, delivered in a melancholy baritone.
New Music Night
Set Theatre
Presenting Somadrone, Geppetto, Thread Puls, Margie Lewis and Toby Kaar.
The Sea and Cake
The Watergate Theatre
Harmonic presents The Sea and Cake who bring their distinctive jazz/rock/lounge/pop sound to Kilkenny in the company of The Buzz Aldrin Allstars.
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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