Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Kilkenny. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Kilkenny for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Kilkenny too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Kilkenny.
## Art Events in Kilkenny - **Event Name**: Freya Ridings - **Description**: Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including a date at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on September 30th and London’s Royal Albert - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/freya-ridings/200030240221301 - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81MzgwYzU4N2VlZDE0OTY5MDFmMDkyODI5NTBhMDI5NWY4NTUwYjMyZGYyMTZlMDU3ZjlkZmZhZDQzNmQ5MjhjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4YzhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIwMDM1OQ.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: The Banshee in Irish Folklore: Folklore, history, gender and belief - **Description**: Uncover Ireland’s legendary death messenger, the Banshee and her link to grief, folklore and the lives of women in Irish history. With Q&A.About this EventThe Banshee, or Bean Sídhe, has haunted Irish folklore for cen - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/the-banshee-in-irish-folklore-folklore-history-gender-and-belief/100001993447379775 - **Venue**: Set Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80MmE2ZTFiZDNiNmNlYWQ0YTg0NWYxOTIyOTEyOTllYTllMWIwNzNjMTc4NGZhNWNmYzVlOWMyNzZmZjczYTI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgyOTc2MjA.avif - **Price**: EUR 17 to 40 - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, womens-history-month - **Event Name**: Sip & Savour: Lino Print Tote Bag Workshop - **Description**: Celebrate Savour Kilkenny with artist Blaise Butler at this fun lino printing workshop, where you'll design & hand-print your own tote bag.About this EventCelebrate Savour Kilkenny with local artist Blaise Butler at a - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/sip-and-savour-lino-print-tote-bag-workshop/100001995661427050 - **Venue**: The Old Bank, The Parade, Kilkenny (old KBC Building) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xMTQ4YzI5NTc0Y2ZiYzdlOTlkZTJlMjEyOGExZTFmMWEyZTc4MzJiODA1YTRmMTk1OWE5YjNmMDMyZDE0NWYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgyOTc2MjM.avif - **Price**: EUR 39 to 65 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art - **Event Name**: Awaken to Abstract Art - **Description**: Dive into a fun, hands-on aftermoon of exploring wild colors and shapes in this Abstract Art Class!About this EventAwaken to Abstract ArtEver looked at an abstract painting and thought, I could do tha - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/awaken-to-abstract-art/100001998877693991 - **Venue**: Cakeface - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNDMzMzQ1Mjc3ZjFiMTRjYmE4MDI4ZTRkZTRkYmVkYzRiZGZhNTk0MTFjZGJlYmExZGY3ODlkYzcwODEwMmZmLXJpbWctdzg4OS1oNjMxLWRjYzhjOGM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODI5NzY1MA.avif - **Price**: EUR 35 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Kilkenny - **Event Name**: Freya Ridings - **Description**: Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including a date at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on September 30th and London’s Royal Albert - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5380c587eed1496901f09282950a0295f8550b32df216e057f9dffad436d928c-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8c8b8-gmir?v=1788200359 - **Event Name**: Savour Kilkenny Food Festival - 20th Anniversary - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE - 20 YEARS OF SAVOUR KILKENNY 22 - 26 OCTOBER 2026 Celebrating 20 years of Savour Kilkenny this October Bank Holiday Weekend! Join us in the heart of the medieval city for Savour Kilkenny, a celebration of food, flavour, and the Irish fea - **Venue**: Kilkenny - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/97015e84c026f8b246979d0b8db3557e04f9540096ac7bcc2920a8947ec32f5c-rimg-w1200-h772-dc080808-gmir?v=1787194828 - **Event Name**: Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide - **Description**: Explore Kilkenny with a certified local guide born in the city. Discover medieval streets, social history, and authentic local stories.About this EventDiscover Kilkenny on a relaxed walking tour with John Britton, a natio - **Venue**: Opposite Kilkenny Crystal Shop - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/536c82b96086503d52ff1346f55016103d779b536831f33a7eae415f97061ff6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc062544-gmir.jpg?v=1772726811 - **Event Name**: September Kilkenny Speed Dating Afternoon Ages 30-45 TICKETS SELLING FAST! - **Description**: Lets get dating! Speed Dating is a perfect way to meet and connect with new people.About this EventDescription: Join us for our September Speed Dating event in Kilkenny. This is the perf - **Venue**: Ó'Faoláin's - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b647329f55de6a2d9c6c5e12ed560da93f3c7d3d1fad3c4be300d3faa1c2bf57-rimg-w474-h316-dc2b1d18-gmir.jpg?v=1782729910 - **Event Name**: Mark Kermode Presents 'Gang of Three' - **Description**: Film critic, broadcaster, and musician Mark Kermode is stepping out of the cinema and back into the noise. - **Venue**: Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar & Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/07a0807a9def33833a4f52291fc745a756920699ba78152c4400ddf4920f4b94-rimg-w640-h384-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1781062207 - **Event Name**: Free Dance Classes - The Dance Club Kilkenny Open Night! - **Description**: Step onto the dance floor and learn to dance with Paul & Kate at The Dance Club Kilkenny Open Night! Totall Free event!About this EventStep onto the dance floor and learn to dance with Paul & Kate at - **Venue**: Daniel W. Bollard, Wine & Spirit Merchant - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e6c237d8f83a81ecff1f019eb01e107e269cdd2f97dfa9d25722871986beab2d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc180818-gmir.jpg?v=1788297740 - **Event Name**: Sheer Luck Holmes Dining Experience - **Description**: 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝𝐨? 𝐎𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐬? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞́𝐞, a laugh-out-loud Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Show. Get ready for an exhilar - **Venue**: Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland R93 N207 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/201c5320eb0f2c4a4cfb2755cab9bb8f3f35c0cf6c46a47f4413f34a38f46871-rimg-w1200-h802-dc383838-gmir?v=1787230645 - **Event Name**: Scattered Sessions Presents: Michael Higgins & Oli Ryan - **Description**: This special edition of Scattered Sessions delves into the topics of extended cinema and real time composition, with audience Q&A.About this EventHosted by musician and composer, Oisín Quigley, Sca - **Venue**: Hole in the Wall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/acfc012c2153b594d1358a40fe0814e8f067ddc337d3fb56b9d693120e512be5-rimg-w1000-h750-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788297723 - **Event Name**: Scattered Sessions Presents: Inni-K - **Description**: Join Scattered Sessions for an intimate evening of conversation and music with acclaimed sean-nós singer, Inni-K.About this EventHosted by musician and composer, Oisín Quigley, Scattered Sessions - **Venue**: Hole in the Wall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2530e174a9dd02da9f126a9acda99c831bb8342501394a6890eafe013a97caa1-rimg-w1200-h1807-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788297593 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in September in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/art--september) - [Art Events in October in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/art--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Freya Ridings (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H), The Banshee in Irish Folklore: Folklore, history, gender and belief (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Set Theatre), Sip & Savour: Lino Print Tote Bag Workshop (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Old Bank, The Parade, Kilkenny (old KBC Building)), Awaken to Abstract Art (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 01:00 pm at Cakeface). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Kilkenny in September 2026? - **A:** Freya Ridings (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H), The Banshee in Irish Folklore: Folklore, history, gender and belief (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Set Theatre). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Kilkenny on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Kilkenny include St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H, Set Theatre, The Old Bank, The Parade, Kilkenny (old KBC Building). - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Kilkenny range from EUR 17 to EUR 65. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Kilkenny include Saint Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, Seed Talks Ireland, Blaise Butler. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Kilkenny. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in New Ross](https://allevents.in/new-ross-wx/art) - [Arts events in Laois](https://allevents.in/laois/art) - [Arts events in Clonmel](https://allevents.in/clonmel-ty/art) - [Arts events in Enniscorthy](https://allevents.in/enniscorthy/art) - [Arts events in Kildare](https://allevents.in/kildare-ke/art) - [Arts events in Wexford](https://allevents.in/wexford-wx/art) - [Arts events in Gorey](https://allevents.in/gorey/art) - [Arts events in Tallaght](https://allevents.in/tallaght/art)