Saturday 09th August 2025
Location: Rothe House and Gardens, 16 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 P89C
Soap Box City 2025 is a literary event designed for writers to share their original work in an open mic format during the Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Kilkenny Writers Anonymous, with funding and support from the Arts Office, invites writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers to join them in reading original works on the theme of Opening Lines.

Professional writers, emerging writers, and aspiring writers are all welcome to perform or come and listen.
Poetry, short stories, and excerpts are all encouraged.

Each participant will have a maximum of 5 minutes to read. The event is free of charge.

Registration from 1.30 pm
Organisers Website

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