The holidays are in full swing in Kilkenny! Discover all the festive events with our guide. For Kilkenny insiders and outsiders alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun.
One of the highlights of the season is the Kilkenny Christmas Market, where visitors can browse unique handmade crafts and sample delicious local treats. In addition, the Yulefest Bandstand offers a lively array of musical performances, creating a cheerful atmosphere throughout the days. And the Yulefest Kilkenny brings together the community with a calendar of vibrant activities and events. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Kilkenny
- Yulefest Kilkenny
- Kilkenny Christmas Market
- Yulefest Bandstand
- Family Craft Workshops
- Yulefest Movie Night
- Stars Of Irish Country Christmas Concert
- Phil Coulter
- Cream of Kilkenny Cats Jazz Spectacular
- Guided Tour of the Museum Graveyard
See these and even more events listed below!
Kilkenny Holiday Markets and Shopping
Yulefest Kilkenny
What to Expect:
Medieval city transformation with festive markets and live music.
Description:
Yulefest Kilkenny is a curated Christmas festival in Kilkenny City and County, featuring festive markets, live music, family entertainment, and special events throughout the holiday season.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Yulefest Kilkenny
Kilkenny Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Live local music and creative crafts at a medieval Christmas market.
Description:
Kilkenny Christmas Market offers festive treats, creative crafts, live music, and family entertainment each weekend, along with a Christmas light trail and special events.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Kilkenny Christmas Market
Kilkenny Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Yulefest Bandstand
What to Expect:
Live music performances by local and visiting musicians.
Description:
Live local music performances on the Parade in Kilkenny City, featuring a mix of local and visiting musicians.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Yulefest Bandstand
Yulefest Movie Night
What to Expect:
Classic Christmas film screening with seasonal treats.
Description:
Gather with loved ones for a festive evening in Kilkenny City on Thursday, December 12th, featuring a classic Christmas film on the outdoor big screen and seasonal treats.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Yulefest Movie Night
Stars Of Irish Country Christmas Concert
What to Expect:
Top-class Irish country music performance with a four-piece band.
Description:
The Stars of Irish Country Christmas Concert features a lineup of renowned Irish country entertainers, including Brendan Shine, Trudi Lalor, John McNicholl, Olivia Douglas, and TR Dallas. The event promises a memorable evening with performances of beloved Christmas and country classics, all set in the beautiful Kilkenny venue.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Stars Of Irish Country Christmas Concert
Phil Coulter
What to Expect:
Phil Coulter's extensive musical legacy and storytelling.
Description:
Phil Coulter's "Legacy More Songs, Stories, Melodies, Memories" is a brand new show featuring 60 years of his music, classic songs, and ever-changing music biz stories, distilled into two hours of vintage gold.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Phil Coulter
Cream of Kilkenny Cats Jazz Spectacular
What to Expect:
Young musical talent performing a festive jazz concert.
Description:
The Cream of Kilkenny Cats Jazz Spectacular features the best of Kilkenny's young musical talent performing a Christmas jazz spectacular under the direction of Eamon Cahill.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Cream of Kilkenny Cats Jazz Spectacular
Kilkenny Other Holiday Activities
Family Craft Workshops
What to Expect:
Creative activities for mental wellbeing and personal development.
Description:
The Family Craft Workshops at Kilkenny One Parent Community offer a variety of creative activities designed to engage both adults and children. Participants can learn basic sewing skills, embroidery, and screen printing while fostering connections and reducing isolation.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Family Craft Workshops
Guided Tour of the Museum Graveyard
What to Expect:
Unique insights into Kilkenny's burial customs and influential families.
Description:
Explore the historic graveyard of Kilkenny, home to 40,000 past citizens, and uncover stories of burial customs, influential families, and the city's rich heritage.
Where: Kilkenny | More Info: Guided Tour of the Museum Graveyard
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Droichead Nua (41 miles)