Live Music & Entertainment at the Yulefest Christmas Market!
Be entertained every weekend with music, dancing and family entertainment on the Yulefest Live Music Stage! Featuring local and regional bands, dancers and performers. There is something for everybody as this varied programme showcases fan favourites and upcoming talent along with plenty of family fun!
Beginning on November 28th. Performances will take place every weekend (and Christmas week) in the Yulefest Marquee at the heart of the Yulefest Christmas Market on The Parade in Kilkenny city.
Saturday performances are at 12noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm
Sunday performances are at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm
Schools Choir Day will take place on Monday 21st December.
Soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy free live music and entertainment in the heart of Kilkenny city this Christmas!
2026 Yulefest Live Music Stage Schedule:
| DATE | TIME | BAND/PERFORMER |
|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER | 12pm | Alize's School of Singing |
| SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER | 1.30pm | PPS Cheerleading |
| SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER | 2pm | Entertainment on Canal Square |
| SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER | 3.30pm | Grono Choir |
| SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER | 5.30pm | Raindogs |
| SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER | 12pm | Spinc Comhaltas |
| SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER | 2pm | Castlecomer Male Voice Choir |
| SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER | 4pm | The Broken Spokes |
| SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER | 12pm | O'Connor Music |
| SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER | 12.45pm | Optional - Hannah Hoops Circus Workshop or dance party |
| SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER | 2pm | Malva Choir |
| SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER | 4pm | Oracle Villa |
| SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER | 6pm | Monroe Band |
| SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER | 12pm | Hannah Hoops Children's Dance Party |
| SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER | 2pm | Phoenix Choir |
| SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER | 4pm | The Savage Jim Breen |
| SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER | 12pm | River Nore Music Academy |
| SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER | 2pm | Anam Choir |
| SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER | 4pm | Whiskers of Lichen |
| SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER | 6pm | Uptown Band |
| SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER | 12pm | Music Generation Kilkenny |
| SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER | 2pm | Uproar Rock Chorus Choir |
| SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER | 4pm | Bad Moon Blues |
| SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER | 12pm | Kilkenny Academy of Irish Dancing |
| SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER | 2pm | Lady Desart Choir |
| SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER | 6pm | The Presidents |
| SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER | 12pm | Hannah Hoops Children's Dance Party |
| SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER | 2pm | Cois Nore Choir |
| SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER | 4pm | Marmalade Jam |
| MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER | 11am | Morning of School Choirs |
| MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER | 4pm | Uncle Larry |
| TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER | 12pm | MC Trio |
| TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER | 2pm | MARYANN + Band |
| TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER | 4pm - 6.15pm | Global Dance Club - Showcase and Dance Party |
| WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER | 12pm | Christmas Dance Party with Hannah Hoops |
| WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER | 2pm | Bench Warrant |
| WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER | 4pm | Burnchurch |