YULEFEST CHRISTMAS MARKET

The Yulefest Christmas Market is magically set with the beautiful backdrop of Kilkenny Castle. Decorated wooden huts, and Santa hat marquees will be serving festive treats and selling creative local crafts. A beautiful and easy place to meander or to pick up the perfect Christmas gift. Each weekend the market will have family entertainment and […]

YULEFEST BANDSTAND

Be entertained every weekend with music, dancing and family entertainment on the Yulefest Bandstand! There is something for everybody as this varied programme showcases local and upcoming talent along with plenty of family fun! Performances will take place every weekend  at 12pm | 2pm | 4pm from November 25th to Saturday 23rd December. Soak up […]

KIDS ACTIVITIES AT YULEFEST CHRISTMAS MARKET

RHYTHM MAKERS DRUM WORKSHOP Saturdays | 12pm 1pm 2pm | €3 + bf | Pre-booking required MRS CLAUS’ FAMILY FARM Sundays | 12pm-4pm | Free MAGIC SHOW Saturdays | 11am & 3pm | Free BALLOON MODELLING Saturdays | 12pm & 4pm | Free FACE PAINTING WITH FANTASY ART | €3 Saturday 25th November 12pm-6pm | […]

FESTIVE FRIDAY FINALE

EVENING MARKET | LIVE MUSIC | FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT | FIREWORKS Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas holidays with a late evening market, live music with Code of Behaviour on the Yulefest Bandstand, family entertainment and Fireworks over the River Nore!! Pick up your last minute gifts, catch up with friends, or just soak up the […]

RHYTHM MAKERS DRUMMING WORKSHOPS

Join Jeremy Hickey (of Rhythm Makers, Music Generation, and R.S.A.G) for fun, relaxing and creatively stimulating drumming workshops this festive season. Taking place every Saturday from the 2nd – 23rd December, at the Yulefest Christmas Market on The Parade in Kilkenny City. These sessions will help develop unity and listening skills through active music making. […]

FIREWORKS OVER THE RIVER NORE

CELEBRATE THE START OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS WITH YULEFEST! Yulefest Kilkenny is celebrating the start of the Christmas holidays in style, with an evening market, live music, family entertainment and Fireworks!!   In a new location this year, the Fireworks will take off from the Abbey Quarter side of the River Nore. The public can […]

MADE IN KILKENNY POP-UP SHOP

Made in Kilkenny is back again for December 2023 with a pop-up shop on Johns Street. Buy local, buy craft this Christmas with the wonderful collection of designers from Made in Kilkenny. Authentic handmade crafts made in Kilkenny! Pop in to their Christmas Pop-up shop, browse their collections and pick up the perfect Christmas gift. Find out […]

SANTA IS COMING TO THE CASTLE YARD

Santa will travel in his sleigh up Rose Inn Street, along the Parade and turn into the Castle Yard to meet with the children and families at approximately 4pm.  Families will be able to have their photo taken with Santa in his sleigh and boys and girls might like to write their own special message […]

MC HAWKS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT

NIAMH SHEEHY PRESENTS A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE COIS NORE CHOIR & FRIENDS  Niamh Sheehy presents a classic Christmas Concert with special guests the Cois Nore Choir and friends. Proceeds in aid of Marble City Hawks Basketball Club and Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre.    Treat yourself to an evening of classical […]

WATERGATE WINTER PROGRAMME

Spend an evening at the theatre, with a host of shows, concerts and films there is something for everyone at the Watergate this winter season! GLORY DAYS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE DATE: Friday 17 November TIME: 8:00pm TICKET PRICE: €25 BOOKING LINK: https://watergatetheatre.ie/watergate_events/glory-days-bruce-springsteen- tribute/   PAT AND FAYE SHORTT KNUCKLE DOWN DATE: Saturday 18 November TIME: […]