What's on in Co. Kildare

📍 Newbridge Town Hall, Newbridge · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €20

An off-site Riverbank performance exploring the legacy of Mother and Baby homes.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30

Andy Irvine joins Swedish band Quilty for a night of Irish and Swedish traditional music.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €12–€14

An evening of live audio plays performed in the dark.

📍 Westgrove Hotel, Clane · 🕒 7:50pm · 💶 €30 + booking fee

Deirdre O'Kane brings her new stand-up show to the Westgrove.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €18–€20

Quintessence Theatre's new touring play comes to Newbridge.

📍 Burtown House & Gardens (Stream Barn), Athy · 🕒 11am · 💶 €5
⏳ Runs until Sun 15 Nov

Two-day Christmas market of independent makers, food and drink (Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm).

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €18–€20

Wildlife sound recordist Seán Ronayne tells untold stories of Irish wildlife sound.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 7:30pm

A contemporary dance show about grief and exclusion with live electronic music.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €20–€22
⏳ Runs until Fri 20 Nov

Seamus O'Rourke stars in John B Keane's comedy about a lonely bachelor farmer.

📍 The Irish National Stud & Gardens, Tully · 🕒 5pm · 💶 €19 - 24
⏳ Runs until Mon 21 Dec

This winter, the Irish National Stud and Gardens in Co. Kildare will be fully lit up for the very first time, as Land of Light returns with its most dazzling season yet. Set against the stunning backdrop of one of Ireland’s most iconic venues, this enchanting illuminated trail promises an unforgettable experience for couples, families, and solo adventurers alike. What to Expect? Spectacular light displays, cutting-edge lasers, larger-than-life installations, and photo opportunities at every turn!

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25

Route 66 Big Band return to Riverbank with their live big band show.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €15–€18
⏳ Runs until Sat 28 Nov

Newbridge Drama Group stage Robert Harling's comedy-drama about friendship and resilience.

📍 Killashee Hotel, Naas · 💶 €85

Shared Christmas party night with drinks reception, four-course festive dinner, live band and DJ until 2am.

📍 Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip · 💶 €70

Shared Christmas party night in SteakHouse 1756 with live band Shane Butler and house DJ until late.

📍 Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace · 🕒 10:30am · 💶 Grotto from €37 (1 adult + 1 child); market and activities free
⏳ Runs until Sun 29 Nov

Festive family weekend with Santa's grotto sessions, a Christmas market, music and activities in aid of Barretstown.

📍 Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge · 💶 From €69

Shared Christmas party night with sparkling wine arrival, four-course dinner, live entertainment and DJ.

📍 Killashee Hotel, Naas · 💶 €85

Shared Christmas party night with drinks reception, four-course festive dinner, live band and DJ until 2am.

📍 Main Street / The Plaza, Naas · 🕒 11am

Festive market on Main Street, Naas, where Santa arrives at 11am to kick off the Christmas season.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €13.50 – €18.50
⏳ Runs until Sun 6 Dec

Newbridge Musical Theatre stages a festive nativity show with a twist.

📍 Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge · 💶 From €69

Shared Christmas party night with sparkling wine arrival, four-course dinner, live entertainment and DJ.

📍 Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip · 💶 €70

Shared Christmas party night in SteakHouse 1756 with live band Pacino Brothers and house DJ until late.

📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas · 💶 €80

Shared Christmas party night with cocktail reception, four-course dinner, live music from Live Wire, DJ and late bar.

📍 Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge · 💶 From €69

Shared Christmas party night with sparkling wine arrival, four-course dinner, live entertainment and DJ.

📍 Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip · 💶 €70

Shared Christmas party night in SteakHouse 1756 with live band Shane Butler and house DJ until late.

📍 Killashee Hotel, Naas · 💶 €85

Shared Christmas party night with drinks reception, four-course festive dinner, live band and DJ until 2am.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 2pm · 💶 €10

A 40-minute collage workshop for children aged 5 to 7 with artist Paula Henihan.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €16–€18

An interactive comedy show about Trudy, stuck in Dublin while her best friend is in Australia.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30

An eight-piece band performs the music of the Bee Gees from the 1960s to the 1980s and beyond.

📍 Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge · 💶 From €69

Shared Christmas party night with sparkling wine arrival, four-course dinner, live entertainment and DJ.

📍 Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip · 💶 €70

Shared Christmas party night in SteakHouse 1756 with live band Pacino Brothers and house DJ until late.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32

Vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird and pianist Cormac McCarthy in concert with fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.

📍 Killashee Hotel, Naas · 💶 €85

Shared Christmas party night with drinks and canapés reception, four-course festive dinner, live band Blue Romantics and DJ until 2am.

📍 Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge · 💶 From €69

Shared Christmas party night with sparkling wine arrival, four-course dinner, live entertainment and DJ.

📍 Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip · 💶 €70

Shared Christmas party night in SteakHouse 1756 with live band Shane Butler and house DJ until late.

📍 Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €15

An evening of music, drama, poetry and song from local artists in aid of St. Anne's Special School.