We’re inviting you to Meet in Kilkenny this March for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025!  Celebrate Ireland’s national holiday in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East with a BIG FESTIVAL IN A SMALL CITY. Enjoy several days of festival fun, March 14th – 17th, with American Marching Bands, Street Entertainment, Funfair, Festival Market, Children’s Shows, Workshops, Live Music, Fireworks and of course the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 

This year’s Parade theme is Bí Beo, Bí Linn – come alive and be part of our community as we animate the streets and celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. Celebrate Irish heritage and the diverse local community as we parade through Kilkenny’s medieval streets with spectacle, colour, local stories, live music, and community groups!  

Check out the full programme of events here and the day by day schedule here. Or download both below. On this page you can also figure out the parking situation, see a map of key locations and get the latest news in our blog! 

On the Your Visit page you can plan your trip to Kilkenny, with transport options, accomodation links and a bit more about this beautiful medieval city. See highlights from previous festivals on our Watch Again page. Take a look back at Festival’s past in our gallery and follow us on social media for announcements and festival coverage. 

Accessibility: The majority of St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny events take place in the public realm and are easily accessible. For St. Patrick’s Day Parade viewing there is a Relaxed-Parade Viewing Area and a Wheelchair Accessible Viewing area – both require pre-registration (click the links for full details and to register). Some events may not be suitable for those with sound or light sensitives, this will be noted in the event notes. Questions or queries can be sent to: info@stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com 

We look forward to meeting you in Kilkenny March 14th – 17th 2025! Celebrate Irish music culture and creativity with our Big Festival in Small City and start planning your trip to St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny now!