Kilkenny Events - See what's on in Kilkenny

Discover Kilkenny's cultural heart at St. Canice's Cathedral! Every month, we curate a vibrant lineup of events from soulful singing, and mesmerizing recitals to interactive workshops that suit adults and kids of all ages. Whether you're a local seeking a touch of artistry or a traveller wondering "What's on in Kilkenny?", our doors are open. Dive into Kilkenny's rich artistic pulse. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

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Upcoming events

  • Music in Kilkenny presents J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion performed by the Irish Baroque Orchestra

    Thursday 10 April 7.00 pm

    St. Matthew Passion - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

    Revived by Felix Mendelssohn in Berlin in 1829 more than eighty years after its first performance in Leipzig in 1742 Johann Sebastian Bach’s setting of the St. Matthew Passion is widely regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of classical sacred music. Written for double choir, double orchestra and soloist who represent various characters e.g. commentator (soprano), Evangelist (tenor), Christ (bass), Peter (bass), Judas (bass) - almost in the form of an opera.

    For this performance the Olivier Award winning Irish Baroque Orchestra perform on ‘period’ instruments.

    Please note that tickets for this concert will be €30.00 each - available online below

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  • Mater Dei HS Singers from USA and Airneán

    Tuesday 22nd of April

    Join us in this magnificent Cathedral in the heart of Kilkenny for a fabulous concert and help a local charity. Donation to Teac Tom very welcome!

    Based in Santa Ana, California, the Mater Dei High School Choral and Vocal Program serves a diverse Southern California community.

    Airneán, a lower voice Irish folk group set up at the beginning of last year, consists of current and past members of Maynooth University Chamber Choir.

    This is a free event but Tickets must be reserved below

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  • A Choral Extravaganza

    Saturday 3rd of May at 7pm

    The Kilkenny Choir is conducted by musical director, Patrick Rafter and accompanied by an orchestra comprising of some of Ireland’s leading instrumentalists. We are delighted to present one of Ireland’s finest mezzo-sopranos, Sharon Carty.

    Our programme will include the following excerpts:

    Mozart: Lacrimosa

    Mozart Laudate Dominum

    Bach: Erbaume Dich

    Orff: O Fortuna

    Barber: Agnus Dei

    Vivaldi: Domine Deus

    Jenkins: Adiemus

    Brahms: How lovely is thy dwelling place

    Tickets available below

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