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Kilkenny Arts Festival 10 - 20 August 2023
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KAF 2023 artwork
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This years' festival has come to an end.

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2023 Programme

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Timisien

Timisien

  • Fri 11 – Sat 19 August
  • Kilkenny Castle Parklands
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Ben Judah

Ben Judah

  • 20 August 2023
  • St Canice's Cathedral
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Caoimhin O Dan T

Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Dan Trueman

  • 20 August 2023
  • Set Theatre
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Manchán Magan Other World

Manchán Magan & Other World

Slí na Samhlaíochta
  • 19 — 20 August 2023
  • Watergate Theatre
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17 August 2023

#KAF50 Prism

Standing proudly at the corner of the Parade in the middle of Kilkenny, is the #KAF50 Prism, designed and manufactured by CDS Architectural Metalwork.
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KAF50 Ex Web
12 August 2023

#KAF50 Exhibition at Kilkenny Arts Festival


Join us in honouring 50 years of unforgettable moments, ground-breaking performances, and the incredible community that makes Kilkenny Arts Festival truly special.
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18 August 2023

Secret Garden Music Cancellation

Due to the forecasted adverse weather conditions, our Secret Garden Music events on Friday 18 August have regrettably been cancelled.
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Kilkenny Arts Festival 2023

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Welcome to Timisien

A luminarium somewhere between a womb and a cathedral.

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Architect of air timisien Kilkenny arts festival 2023

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David Power in Rothe House Secret Music Series Kilkenny Arts Festival 2020
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David Power in Rothe House Secret Music Series at Kilkenny Arts Festival 2020

Aoife Ní Bhriain Secret Music Series KAF21
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Aoife Ní Bhriain - Secret Music Series #KAF21

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