Take a look back at the 2022 programme of events
Tuesday 15th March
Vintage Carousel
Vintage Carousel
TAKE A SPIN ON THIS BEAUTIFUL CARNIVAL RIDE
- Throughout the Festival
- 11am - 6pm
The Big Wheel
The Big Wheel
GET BIRDSEYE VIEWS OF THE CITY ON THIS CARNIVAL ATTRACTION
- Throughout the Festival
- 11am - 8pm
Kilkenny in Green
Kilkenny in Green
LOCAL LANDMARKS LIGHT UP AS PART OF THE GLOBAL GREENING
- Throughout the Festival
- Every evening
HARDIN SIMMONS COWBOY BAND
Wednesday 16th March
Vintage Carousel
Vintage Carousel
TAKE A SPIN ON THIS BEAUTIFUL CARNIVAL RIDE
- Throughout the Festival
- 11am - 6pm
The Big Wheel
The Big Wheel
GET BIRDSEYE VIEWS OF THE CITY ON THIS CARNIVAL ATTRACTION
- Throughout the Festival
- 11am - 8pm
THE AWESOME ORIGINAL SECOND TIME AROUNDERS
THE AWESOME ORIGINAL SECOND TIME AROUNDERS
American Marching Band from St. Petersburg Florida
- 16/03/2022
- 12.30pm
THE MARCHING ILLINI
Thursday 17th March
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
THE FESTIVAL'S MAIN EVENT RETURNS TO THE STREETS
- 17/03/2022
- 1.30pm
Kilfenora Céilí Band
Lino Printing – Adult Art Classes
Lino Printing – Adult Art Classes
KILKENNY AND CARLOW ETB IN COLLABORATION WITH KCAT, OPEN CIRCLE AND ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL KILKENNY
- Thursday 17th March
- 10am - 3pm (lunch 12-1)
Pro Golf Putting
Pre-Parade Party & Events at MacDonagh Junction
Pre-Parade Party & Events at MacDonagh Junction
ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
- 17/03/2022
- 11.30am - 4pm
Nore Valley Mobile Farm
Festival Bandstand
Festival Bandstand
FREE LOCAL LIVE MUSIC ON CANAL SQUARE
- 17th - 20th March
- Throughout the Day
The Big Community Drum
Festival Street Food
The Old Bog Cottage
The Old Bog Cottage
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO IRELAND OF OLD WITH THIS IMMERSIVE THATCHED COTTAGE EXPERIENCE
- 17/03/2022
- 12-5pm
Hakuna Matata
FIRESTORM BY ROGU
Friday 18th March
Try the Pipes Music Workshop
Eco Art Workshop – Free Adult Art Classes
Eco Art Workshop – Free Adult Art Classes
KILKENNY AND CARLOW ETB IN COLLABORATION WITH KCAT, OPEN CIRCLE AND ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL KILKENNY
- Friday 18th March
- 10am - 3pm (lunch 12 -1)
Trad Youth Session
Nore Valley Mobile Farm
Festival Bandstand
Festival Bandstand
FREE LOCAL LIVE MUSIC ON CANAL SQUARE
- 17th - 20th March
- Throughout the Day
The Big Community Drum
Festival Street Food
The Absurdist Pipe Band
The Absurdist Pipe Band
CLOWNING AROUND THE STREETS OF KILKENNY
- Friday 18th & Saturday 19th March
- Various
Lady Desart Choir
5K for Cois Nore
Street Entertainment
‘All Tied Up’ with Monsieur Gusto
Fireworks Display
Funky Fi
Saturday 19th March
Outdoor Screening – Wolfwalkers & Kíla in Concert
Outdoor Screening – Wolfwalkers & Kíla in Concert
HIGHLIGHT OF 2021 FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO THE BIG SCREEN
- 19/03/2022
- 8pm
Shenanigans Walks – Kilkenny City Tour
Shenanigans Walks – Kilkenny City Tour
IN SUPPORT OF CLIMB WITH CHARLIE WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO IMNDA & PIETA
- Saturday 19th March
- 2pm
Reptile Exhibition with the National Reptile Zoo
Reptile Exhibition with the National Reptile Zoo
AT MACDONAGH JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE
- 19/03/2022
- 12-3PM
Interactive Drum Show
Interactive Drum Show
WITH DRUM DANCE IRELAND
- Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th March
- 12.30pm & 4pm
Button Holes & Botanical Drawings – Free Adult Art Classes
Button Holes & Botanical Drawings – Free Adult Art Classes
KILKENNY AND CARLOW ETB IN COLLABORATION WITH KCAT, OPEN CIRCLE AND ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL KILKENNY
- Saturday 19th March
- 10am-3pm (lunch 12-1)
Uilleann Pipe Masterclass with Mick O’Brien
Uilleann Pipe Masterclass with Mick O’Brien
PRESENTED BY THE KILKENNY PIPERS CLUB
- 19/03/2022
- 2-4pm
Nore Valley Mobile Farm
Festival Bandstand
Festival Bandstand
FREE LOCAL LIVE MUSIC ON CANAL SQUARE
- 17th - 20th March
- Throughout the Day
The Big Community Drum
Festival Street Food
The Absurdist Pipe Band
The Absurdist Pipe Band
CLOWNING AROUND THE STREETS OF KILKENNY
- Friday 18th & Saturday 19th March
- Various
Maracatu Ilha Brilhante
Funky Fi
Hakuna Matata
The Pride of Dayton Marching Band
Sunday 20th March
Céilí
Kilkenny Vs Waterford
Kilkenny Vs Waterford
ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE MATCH IN NOWLAN PARK
- Sunday 20th March
- 1.45pm
Interactive Drum Show
Interactive Drum Show
WITH DRUM DANCE IRELAND
- Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th March
- 12.30pm & 4pm
Nore Valley Mobile Farm
Festival Bandstand
Festival Bandstand
FREE LOCAL LIVE MUSIC ON CANAL SQUARE
- 17th - 20th March
- Throughout the Day
