CHILDREN’S FESTIVE WORKSHOP
Children (ages 8-12) are invited to the Butler Gallery on Saturday 16th December, from 11am – 12.30pm for a festive workshop. This fun and creative workshop will invite participants to use a number of paper craft techniques to create their own Christmas decorations. Their finished work can be brought home to add to the festivities. […]
EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS AT SMITHWICK’S
Experience Christmas at Smithwick’s this festive season as the 300-year-old brewing site hosts a very special, one night only event! On December 16th, from 5:30pm, Local Christmas Carollers will be welcoming guests upon their arrival to the cosy Barrell Yard, followed by a live music set from Raindogs from 6:30pm until 8.30pm. Guests will be able […]
UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS CAFE
Join the Global Kitchen for the second Ukrainian Christmas Café in the Home Rule Club Kilkenny. Traditional pastries and cakes will be available in the morning and the unique Ukrainian Borscht for lunch all served with teas and coffees, Ukrainian music and chats. Food is an integral part of all cultures and our Global Kitchen […]
AN INTRODUCTION TO PRINT MAKING AT BUTLER GALLERY
Join artist Paul Bokslag at Butler Gallery to explore the use of various types of printmaking techniques including monoprinting, collograph, and blockprinting. In this workshop you will explore different basic printmaking techniques, testing and learning from the various stages of printmaking. You will be inspired to experiment with shapes and pattern making using geometric patterns […]
FESTIVE SIP N SKETCH AT BUTLER GALLERY
FESTIVE ART WITH RACHEL BURKE, MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES AT BUTLER GALLERY! Enjoy a festive treat with your friends before the holidays begin and explore your inner creativity in an informal seasonally themed art workshop with artist Rachel Burke. Includes: Art workshop with professional artist Rachel Burke Art equipment and your own artwork to […]
ROGU FIRESHOW
By fusing the spectacular nature of circus and fire performance together with the illusions of magic and object manipulation along with expressiveness of dance and theatre ROGU focuses on creating shows that push the boundaries of what fire and light performance can be. Come experience 3 of Ireland’s most skilled fire performers as they bring you on […]
JINGLE BELL ROCKOUT
Returning to Yulefest by popular demand Music Generation Kilkenny presents ‘Jingle Bell Rockout’. Join in the magic of Christmas, raise your voice in song and support Kilkenny’s rising young stars performing Christmas Classics! A free open air concert taking place on Sunday 10th December, 12 noon. Young musicians from the Creative Music Space will showcase […]
YULEFEST MOVIE NIGHT
Family favourite the Yulefest Movie Night is back for 2023. Come enjoy the classic Christmas movie The Muppet Christmas Carol on the outdoor big screen on Thursday 14th December on Canal Square. The fabulous Muppets band together to teach Scrooge (Michael Caine) the meaning of Christmas in this charming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic […]
MAGIC SHOW
Fancy a spot of magic! Add to the festive fun with a trip to the Yulefest Christmas Market and enjoy fantastic family entertainment. Every Saturday from Saturday 2nd December – 23rd December Magic will be in the air with free Magic Shows at 11am & 3pm followed by model balloon making. Free festive fun for […]
WINTER WONDERLAND SANTA EXPERIENCE
Jurassic Newpark invite you, your family, & friends to join us on magical journey through our Winter Wonderland – along the way look out for our cheeky elves, magic reindeer, and dashing dinosaurs. Tickets Include: Enjoy Hot Chocolate on arrival. Visit Santa’s Grotto. Visit Santa’s workshop & help his elves to make toys (each […]
