News & Media

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; 24th January, 7th February & 21st February at 7pm as we build towards a brand new piece for Kilkenny Arts Festival 2023!

Festival announcements

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...

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Secret Garden Music Series - Cancellations

Due to the yellow weather warning that is currently in place, we regret to announce that a number of Secret Garden Music performances have been cancelled.

Vid

Kilkenny Arts Festival Programme Announcement

Kilkenny Arts Festival are delighted to announce the full Programme for this year's Festival!

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...