Sunday 25th October 2026
Location: Kilkenny Castle Park
The Sounds of Samhain brings a full day of live music and entertainment to the Festival Quarter, celebrating the season with the warmth of Ireland’s age-old harvest and Samhain traditions.The stage showcases emerging and established Celtic talent alongside beloved local performers, from children’s entertainment in the morning to traditional Irish music and a full band set in the afternoon, a relaxed day out for visitors of every age, from morning through to early evening. Free entry, no pre-booking required. Wheelchair accessible platform available.PERFORMANCES11am – Children’s Disco with Hannah Hoops12pm – Burnchurch2pm – Craobh Osrai CCÉ3:30pm – The Uptown Band
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