Celebrate Christmas in Kilkenny with Yulefest! Showcasing festive events across the county from November to January. Join us for Santa’s official arrival to the city on Saturday 30th of November to launch the 2024 Yulefest Christmas Market!  

Visitors to the festival can expect festive treats, creative crafts, live music and family entertainment each weekend, along with the Yulefest Christmas trail and special events each week. 

Featured events at the 2024 festival include Santa’s arrival to Yulefest on Saturday November 30th! The Yulefest Christmas Market, Live Music in the Yulefest Yurt and Family Art & Craft Workshops each weekend. Festive Fridays with Battle of the Buskers, Kiddies Carnival rides, National Reptile Zoo Workshops and The Yulefest Christmas Trail. Plus the Medieval Mile Run on December 6th; the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Canice’s Cathedral December 5th-9th; Santa Run and Santa Truck on December 8th, Yulefest Movie Night on Thursday December 12th, and the Festive Finale on Saturday 21st December!

Plus Santa Experiences, Markets around the County, Music Concerts, Art Workshops and lots more!  Check out our events tab for the full list of events and follow us on  Facebook or Instagram for updates.

The Yulefest programme of events has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a festive staycation or family fun-activities, Yulefest Kilkenny has something for you. With great shopping and food as standard come celebrate the magic of Christmas and the wonders of winter in Kilkenny’s beautiful medieval city and county.