Featured Events
Experience the festival’s standout moments—from the vibrant Parade to dazzling night shows, lively markets, and unforgettable trad music.
Highlights You Can’t Miss
Dive deeper into the St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny experience.
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Irish Music, Heritage & Culture Events
CELEBRATING IRISH MUSIC, CULTURE, HERITAGE AND CREATIVITY AT ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL KILKENNY
St. Patrick’s Festival’s around the world are a celebration of what it is to be Irish. People come together as…
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Fire & Drum Spectacular at UPMC Nowlan Park
COME TOGETHER ‘LE CHÉILE’ AT DUSK WITH PYRO COLLECTIVE & JEREMY HICKEY ON KILKENNY HURLING’S HALLOWED GROUND
On the eve of our national holiday for Lá le Pádraig/St. Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny City, experience a rhythmic and…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Grandstand Tickets
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE!
Prime view for the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026! For the first time, St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny are introducing…
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Family & Kids Events and Activities
TICKETED AND NON-TICKETED EVENTS
St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny promises fun for all the family across four days this March 14th – 17th! With a…
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American Marching Bands at St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2026
FREE PERFORMANCES IN KILKENNY CITY
St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny are delighted to continue our tradition of welcoming American Marching Bands to the city over the…
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Iarla Ó Lionáird, Cormac McCarthy & Aoife Ní Bhriain
SUPPORTED BY LADY DESART CHOIR AT ST. CANICE’S CATHEDRAL
“Óiche mhór Fhéile Pádraig, Cill Channaigh” Hear the songs and tunes of ancient Ireland from one of Ireland’s grammy nominated…
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Festival Funfair
OPEN 12th – 22nd MARCH !!
Taking over the Parade Plaza, the hub of the festival, the festival funfair will return for 2026. Open from March…
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The Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The heart of St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny
A lively celebration featuring community groups, marching bands, dancers, and creative floats, filling the streets with colour and energy.
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Medieval Moments – Kilkenny Walking Tour
WITH SHENANIGANS WALKS
Special evening walking tour for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2026! Looking for a fun and informative way to explore the…
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Street Entertainment
Walkabout Fun at the Festival Quarter
Street entertainment for all the family at the Festival Market and on the streets of Kilkenny across St. Patrick’s Festival…
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Festival Market
FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
St. Patrick’s Festival Market is a food and craft market on the Mayors Walk Kilkenny is home to many local food…
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