What's on in Co. Kilkenny

Upcoming events in County Kilkenny that we know about. Every listing links to its source, so please check with the organiser before you travel.

36 upcoming events in Co. Kilkenny

November 2026

Wed4Nov

Ralph McTell – Somewhere Down the Road

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €34

Folk icon Ralph McTell plays his farewell tour.

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Thu5Nov

Pa Sheehy

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32

The former Walking on Cars frontman on his solo tour.

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Sat7Nov

Marble Sessions: Cardinals

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 10pm

Indie rock band Cardinals close out a Saturday night Marble Session at Set Theatre.

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Sun8Nov

Limitless with Mark the Science Guy

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 11:30am · 💶 Free (booking required)

Interactive science show for young audiences at 11.30am and 1pm as part of Kilkenny Science Festival.

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Sun8Nov

Robert Grace – My Father's Son Album Launch

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 5pm · 💶 €17 Ticket / €20 Ticket and Album

Graignamanagh pop singer Robert Grace plays an all-ages album launch gig.

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Wed11Nov

The Ice Child

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 💶 €15 / €10 school group / €45 family of 4
⏳ Runs until Sat 21 Nov

A fairy-tale theatre piece about growing up different, suitable for ages 8+.

🎭 TheatreCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Jeff Tweedy

📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy plays a seated concert in St. Canice's Cathedral.

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Sat21Nov

The Frank & Walters – Grand Parade 30th Anniversary Tour

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm

Cork band The Frank & Walters celebrate 30 years of their album Grand Parade.

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Sat21Nov

The North Pole Santa Experience

📍 Jurassic Newpark, Kilkenny · 🕒 10:30am · 💶 €36 per child
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Santa's Workshop, an Elf Academy, a live animal nativity and Christmas-dressed dinosaurs, with tickets pre-booked online.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Mountain View Christmas Markets

📍 Mountain View, Ballyhale, Ballyhale · 🕒 10am · 💶 €3 car park fee
⏳ Runs until Sun 20 Dec

Dog-friendly Christmas market with local crafts and street food every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

🛍️ MarketCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sun22Nov

Emma Doran: Emmaculate

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm

Emma Doran's stand-up show Emmaculate, a fourth and final Kilkenny date (seated, over-18s).

😂 ComedyCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sun22Nov

The Ultimate Bubble Show

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 3pm · 💶 €10

Bubbleologist Ray Bubbles mixes science, comedy and giant bubbles.

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Fri27Nov

Christmas Party Night

📍 Langtons Hotel, Kilkenny · 💶 €65pp

Christmas party night with arrival cocktail, four-course dinner, MC and live music by Carouse (further nights in December).

🎉 FestivalCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Santa's Arrival & Yulefest Launch 2026

📍 Canal Square & The Parade, Kilkenny · 🕒 2pm · 💶 Free

Santa arrives by boat on the Nore and switches on the Parade Christmas tree lights at 5pm to launch Yulefest.

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Sat28Nov

Yulefest Christmas Market

📍 The Parade, Kilkenny · 🕒 11am · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Wooden-hut Christmas market beside Kilkenny Castle, every weekend from 28 November plus Christmas week.

🛍️ MarketCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Florence Road

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm

Florence Road's first Irish headline tour (downstairs standing, over-18s).

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Sat28Nov

Santa's Magical Village Castlecomer

📍 The Craft Yard, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Castlecomer · 💶 €19.00 - €120.62
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Timed-entry family Christmas journey meeting the elves and Mrs Claus before a visit with Santa, on selected dates.

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Sat28Nov

Made in Kilkenny Christmas Pop-Up Shop

📍 The Bank, Rose Inn St, Kilkenny · 🕒 10am
⏳ Runs until Thu 24 Dec

The 17th Made in Kilkenny Christmas pop-up shop of local makers' gifts opens in the old bank on The Parade, 10am to 6pm.

🛍️ MarketCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sat28Nov

Yulefest Christmas Train

📍 Kilkenny Castle (Castle Road pick-up), Kilkenny · 🕒 12pm · 💶 Family of 4 €20 | Individuals €7 + BF

A 20-minute festive train ride through Kilkenny city, departing every 30 minutes on Yulefest weekends from 28 November.

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Sat28Nov

Yulefest Live Music Stage

📍 Yulefest Marquee, The Parade, Kilkenny · 🕒 12pm · 💶 Free

Free music, dancing and family entertainment in the Yulefest marquee every weekend from 28 November.

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Sat28Nov

Festive Food Tour

📍 Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny · 💶 €80 Adult | €35 Child
⏳ Runs until Tue 22 Dec

A three-hour Christmas food and drink walking tour of medieval Kilkenny by Kilkenny Food Tours on selected dates.

🎉 FestivalCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

December 2026

Wed2Dec

Bad Apples (film)

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €7

A screening of the 2026 film Bad Apples (15A).

🤝 CommunityCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Fri4Dec

Christmas Party Night

📍 Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny · 💶 €67.50 per person

Themed Christmas party night with party host, four-course festive menu, house band The Ambassadors and DJ (also 5, 11 and 12 December).

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Fri4Dec

Christmas Party Night

📍 Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, Kilkenny · 💶 €59.90 per person

Shared Christmas party night with four-course meal, mulled wine or bubbly on arrival and DJ until late (also 11 and 18 December).

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Sat5Dec

Christmas Party Night

📍 Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny · 💶 €65

Christmas party night with prosecco, four-course meal, live band The Bentley Boys and DJ.

🎉 FestivalCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Smetana's The Bartered Bride

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €30/€27

Irish National Opera tours Smetana's comic opera The Bartered Bride.

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Sat5Dec

The Undertones

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm

The Undertones' 50th anniversary tour (standing, over-18s).

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Sun6Dec

Stars of Irish Country Christmas Concert

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32

A Christmas concert with stars of Irish country music.

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Wed9Dec

Ballet Ireland – Romeo & Juliet

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm

Ballet Ireland dances Romeo and Juliet.

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Thu10Dec

Phil Coulter – Gold and Silver Days

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €42

Phil Coulter takes the audience through highlights of his 60-year career.

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Thu10Dec

Deirdre O'Kane: All The Rage

📍 Langton's Ballroom, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm

Deirdre O'Kane's new stand-up show (seated, over-18s).

😂 ComedyCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Fri11Dec

Cream of Kilkenny Cats Jazz Spectacular

📍 Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €15

Kilkenny's young musicians play a festive Christmas jazz show.

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Fri11Dec

Deirdre O'Kane: All The Rage

📍 Langton's Ballroom, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm

Deirdre O'Kane's new stand-up show (seated, over-18s).

😂 ComedyCo. KilkennyDetails ↗

Fri11Dec

Mick Flannery

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm

Mick Flannery plays Set with support from Abigail Rose (over-18s).

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Sat12Dec

The Seeger Sessions Revival

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 8pm

A 13-piece band plays the songs of Springsteen's Seeger Sessions (over-18s).

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Sun13Dec

Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats

📍 Set Theatre, Kilkenny · 🕒 7:30pm

Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats play a night of swing at Set (over-18s).

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