Grace

Grace, written by Jody O’Neill – and which had a successful premiere run at Baboró, Dublin Theatre Festival and Cork Midsummer Festival – tells the st…


Hakuna Matata

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Location: Canal Square, Kilkenny City, R95 T027 High skill acrobatics show for all ages. See these acrobats perform mind-boggling manoeuvres and unbelievable acrobatics. Humour is guaranteed as Hakuna Matata come with their trademark broad grins. Having…


Karbunkulis Latvian Dancers

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Location: Canal Square, Kilkenny City, R95 T027 “Karbunkulis” are a Latvian folk dance group representing Latvian culture in Ireland. Come and enjoy a colourful and entertaining dance performance post-parade on Canal Square. Keep an eye out…


Rhythm Riot

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Location: Kieran St, Kilkenny City Keeping the post-parade energy going Rhythm Riot will be showcasing their vibrant energy and musical prowess on Kieran St as part of the post Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade entertainment! Made…


The Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The heart of St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny


St. Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band

Pre-Parade Performance


Guided Tour of Military Barracks Museum

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Location: James Stephens Barracks (Enter via Ballybought St) JAMES STEPHENS BARRACKS MUSEUM TOUR with Comdt (retired) Larry Scallan Dive into Ireland’s rich military heritage with a guided tour of the James Stephens Military Barracks Museum, led…


Festival Market

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Location: Festival Quarter, Parade Plaza / Mayor’s Walk, Kilkenny City Festival Market – Food and Craft Market on the Mayors Walk, Kilkenny Ireland Opening Times: Saturday 14th March: 11am to 8pm Sunday 15th March: 11am to…


Festival Funfair

Tuesday 17th March 2026 Location: Parade Plaza, Kilkenny City Taking over the Parade Plaza, the hub of the festival, the festival funfair will return for 2026. Open throughout St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny, visitors to the Parade can expect traditional carnival…


Medieval Moments – Kilkenny Walking Tour

Monday 16th March 2026 Location: Meet outside Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny Special evening walking tour for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2026! Looking for a fun and informative way to explore the city ? Then join Nevin Cody from Shenanigans…