Coming up · Co. Kilkenny
Play Space: Early Years Programme at Butler Gallery
Free monthly sensory play and art session for children aged 12 months to 5 years at Butler Gallery, Kilkenny, next on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
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Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 10:00am
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny · Butler Gallery
Free
Free monthly sensory play and art session for children aged 12 months to 5 years at Butler Gallery, Kilkenny, next on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 8:00pm
Kilkenny, Kilkenny · Set Theatre Kilkenny
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Dublin stand-up comedian Rory O'Hanlon brings his live show Morning Guys!!! to the Set Theatre in Kilkenny on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8pm.
Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 11am
Callan, Kilkenny · John Locke Park
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U16 Roinn A Hurling Quarter-final: John Lockes v Danesfort at John Locke Park, Callan. Confirmed date: 2026-10-17.
Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 17 Oct 8pm; 18 Oct 7:30pm
Kilkenny city centre, Kilkenny · Set Theatre
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Two-night music residency at the Set Theatre in Kilkenny.
Sun 18 Oct 2026 · Check start time
Kilkenny, Kilkenny · Cleere's Bar & Theatre
€22.50
Folk singer Daoiri Farrell plays two shows at Cleere's Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm
Kilkenny, Kilkenny · Watergate Theatre
€7
Olivia Wilde directs a comedy about two strained spouses whose dinner with their new neighbours takes an unexpected turn.
Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 10:00am
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny · Kilkenny Castle and Surrounds
Free entry; ticketed events from €12.50
Multi-day food festival (October 22-26, 2026) set against Kilkenny Castle featuring 100+ vendor stalls, brewers and distillers marquee, and free cookery demonstrations.
Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 7pm - 9pm
Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny · Nore Valley Park
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Nore Valley Park Halloween Night: Torchlight Treasure Hunt at Nore Valley Park, Bennettsbridge. Confirmed date: 2026-10-23.
Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 5:00pm
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny · Kilkenny Courthouse
€18 plus booking fee
A one-hour Samhain-themed walking tour of Kilkenny's medieval streets with Shenanigans Walks, starting from Kilkenny Courthouse at 5pm on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Mon 26 Oct 2026 · 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny · The Parade
Not specified
Dog show and dog-friendly activities on The Parade in Kilkenny city, Monday 26 October 2026, run alongside the Monday Market by Savour Kilkenny.
Thu 29 Oct 2026 · 8pm
Kilkenny, Kilkenny · Watergate Theatre
€20
Nietzchka Keene's black-and-white feature film, loosely based on a Brothers Grimm tale, screens with a specially commissioned live score by Matthew Nolan and musicians.
Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 7:15pm to 10:30pm
Kilkenny, Kilkenny · Watergate Urban Park
€6.50 including stated booking fee
Ages 16+
Sing Along Social leads a participatory outdoor singalong featuring songs by female artists. Fancy dress is encouraged. The event is alcohol-free and there are no bathroom faciliti
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