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1 June 2023

Echoes of a Festival: Celebrating 50 years of Kilkenny Arts Festival

Celebrating 50 years of presenting outstanding national and international artists in Ireland’s Medieval City, Kilkenny Arts Festival today announce a special initiative designed to celebrate and preserve its rich and vibrant history.

Festival announcements

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Hubert Butler Essay Prize 2023

Kilkenny Arts Festival announce details and title for this years Hubert Butler Essay Prize.

John Scott's Migration Sonata

17 January 2023

Call Out for Movement, Music & Dance Workshop Participants!

Kilkenny Arts Festival is inviting people who have migrated to Kilkenny to join us for a Movement, Music & Dance Workshop in John of God N.S. on Tuesdays; 7th March, 21st February & 4th April at 7pm as we build towards a brand new piece for Kilkenny Arts Festival 2023!

13 November 2022

John Scott's 'The Migration Sonata' Workshop

In 2023, as part of our 50th Anniversary Programme, Kilkenny Arts Festival will be presenting John Scott’s The Migration Sonata - the final instalment of Scott’s triptych for Kilkenny, commissioned in 2020.

Cormac McCarthy in St. Canice's Cathedral. Image by Dylan Vaughan Photography

30 September 2022

A Look Back at Kilkenny Arts Festival 2022

We've finally had a little chance to draw breath on this year's Festival, and take the time to reflect on the return of large full audiences...

In the Media

Semele - Handel : Irish Examiner review

'...terrific singing and an abundance of appealing arias and ensembles.'

The Tempest - Rough Magic: Irish Times review

'...transports the audience to the lush and lusty green island of...