Sunday 26th October 2025
Location: Saturday 25th,  Sunday 26th and Monday 27th October 2025
Savour the session with the Barrel Yard Gigs at Smithwick’s Experience
Join us at the Barrel Yard for three unforgettable evenings of live music, flavour, and festival vibes as part of Savour Kilkenny 2025! After soaking up the energy of the festival parade, head over to Smithwick’s for the perfect wind-down with great tunes, street food, and our signature ales with three incredible and well-loved bands, Raindogs, Burnchurch and Up She Flew.
Pair your pint with mouth-watering street food from the Barrel Yard’s exclusive local food collaborations, served fresh on-site each evening.
Here’s what’s on:
Saturday 25th Oct at 5pm - Raindogs
Kick off the weekend with the soulful sounds of Raindogs, bringing their unique blend of rhythm and roots to the Barrel Yard stage.
Sunday 26th Oct at 5pm - Burnchurch
The highlight of the weekend! Burnchurch will light up the evening with their high-energy performance and crowd-favourite anthems, singing in Irish and English!
Monday 27th Oct at 5pm –  Up She Flew
Wrap up the long weekend with the enchanting folk harmonies and incredible display of traditional Irish music with Up She Flew – the perfect finale to a festival-filled weekend.
Enjoy a special discount on the Standard Smithwick’s Experience Tour by using promo code SavourFest25 when booking your tour, here. This offer is valid from 20th October to 3rd November 2025, exclusively for festivalgoers. Over 18s only. T&C to apply – Over 18 only.
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