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Kilkenny Arts Festival 10 - 20 August 2023
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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!

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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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11 August 2022

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.
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22 June 2022

Kilkenny Arts Festival Programme Announcement

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

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11 August 2022

Semele - Handel : Irish Examiner review

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

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11 August 2022

The Tempest - Rough Magic: Irish Times review

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

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