# Live Music in Kilkenny, KK 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Kilkenny, Kilkenny. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Kilkenny

- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Derek Ryan LIVE at TBA on Saturday, August 15, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Derek Ryan is coming to TBA on Saturday, August 15, 2026, bringing their
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/derek-ryan-in-kilkenny/3300029756468322
  - **Venue**: Kilkenny, KK, Ireland
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- **Event Name**: Matt Berninger
  - **Description**: InformationLive at Castle Mills takes place in a beautiful riverside parkland beside Kilkenny Castle grounds. The veune is within easy walking distance of the city centre's restaurants, bars and hotels. Under an elegant big top, the ser
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/matt-berninger/210005065077286
  - **Venue**: Live At Castlemills
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- **Event Name**: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Concert ✨ Luminosa Orchestra & Patrick Rafter
  - **Description**: ✨✨✨Experience Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Elgar’s Serenade for Strings in a thrilling celebration of string orchestra masterpieces ✨✨✨About this Event🔥 No Booking Fees on any tickets 🔥
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/vivaldi’s-four-seasons-in-concert-luminosa-orchestra-and-patrick-rafter/100001984152085299
  - **Venue**: St. Canice's Church
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  - **Price**: EUR 18 to 37
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, concerts, art, festivals, performances, workshops, live-music, theatre, fireworks, it
- **Event Name**: Take It To The Limit - Hotel Kilkenny
  - **Description**: Take it to the Limit – a Celebration of The Eagles
14th April  2026
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/take-it-to-the-limit-hotel-kilkenny/200029723281140
  - **Venue**: Hotel Kilkenny
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- **Event Name**: S&J Memorial Run- Cruising For A Cause
  - **Description**: Hey everyone!
We’re back again — and what a year it’s been! After the incredible success of last year’s charity event, where we raised an amazing €8,000, we’re thrilled to announce that the S&J Memorial Run – Cruising for a Cause is making its 2026 co
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/sandj-memorial-run-cruising-for-a-cause/200029689488608
  - **Venue**: Old Leighlin
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, live-music, entertainment, charities
- **Event Name**: Eddi Reader in Carlow
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Eddi Reader Live at TBA on Sunday, September 20, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Eddi Reader is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Patience of Angels, Comin' Thro
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/eddi-reader-in-carlow/3300029719431354
  - **Venue**: Kilkenny, KK, Ireland
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: UNCULTIVATES / NECROTIZED / RECKLESS TONY Live @ Cleere’s Theatre, Kilkenny
  - **Description**: UNCULTIVATES are bringing their album tour to Kilkenny! Tickets are on sale now 

📍Cleere’s Theatre, Kilkenny
📅 Saturday, 9th May 2026
🎟️ Tickets available from cleeres.com

UNCULTIVATES are a group of riff-totin’ cowboys from Southern (Ireland) Texas. Ma
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/uncultivates-necrotized-reckless-tony-live-cleere’s-theatre-kilkenny/200029665772833
  - **Venue**: John Cleere's Bar & Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, rodeo, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Public Image Ltd
  - **Description**: InformationLive at Castle Mills takes place in a beautiful riverside parkland beside Kilkenny Castle grounds. The veune is within easy walking distance of the city centre's restaurants, bars and hotels. Under an elegant big top, the ser
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jul 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Live At Castlemills
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## Trending Events in Kilkenny

- **Event Name**: Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Kilkenny Country Music Festival back in Gowran Park Racecourse on Sunday July 12th 2026 with headline act Derek Ryan  & more....About this EventWelcome to the Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026!Come joi
  - **Venue**: Gowran Park Racecourse
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- **Event Name**: Darkness Into Light Carlow
  - **Description**: Join us for Darkness Into Light 2026 in Carlow 💛

This special early morning walk brings our community together to support those affected by suicide and self-harm. As the sun rises, we walk from darkness into light – a symbol of hope, support, and solidar
  - **Venue**: Carlow
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- **Event Name**: ✨ RTE Concert Orchestra & Patrick Rafter 'The Great Romantics'
  - **Description**: Get ready for a night of stunning orchestral vibes and romantic tunes with Patrick Rafter leading the charge!About this Event✨ RTÉ Concert Orchestra& Patrick Rafter ✨The
  - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Kilkenny V Kildare - Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 4
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsLeinster GAA Hurling Championship has 16 upcoming events.Kilkenny has 3 upcoming events.Note: No students in the standSeatmaphttps://s1.ticketm.net/uk/tm
  - **Venue**: UPMC Nowlan Park
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Crowell in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Rodney Crowell Experience LIVE at Kytelers Inn—This Saturday, May 2, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Rodney Crowell is hitting Kytelers
  - **Venue**: Kytelers Inn
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- **Event Name**: Kilkenny V Wexford - Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 2
  - **Description**: InformationJuveniles under 16 require a ticket and must be accompanied by an Adult. No Student price in the Stand.Nearby AttractionsLeinster GAA Hurling Championship has 16 upcoming events.Kilke
  - **Venue**: UPMC Nowlan Park
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- **Event Name**: RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: Patrick Rafter & RTÉ Concert Orchestra

“The Great Romantics”

St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny
Friday 15 May
7.30 pm

A major orchestral evening in the magnificent setting of St. Canice’s Cathedral.

Patrick Rafter conducts and directs from the violi
  - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Derek Ryan LIVE at TBA on Saturday, August 15, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Derek Ryan is coming to TBA on Saturday, August 15, 2026, bringing their
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- **Event Name**: THE 4 OF US | Abbey Lane, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Fri 15 May - SOLD OUT
THE 4 OF US | Abbey Lane, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny 

Acoustic | €27.50 | Doors: 7:30 P.M., Show starts: 8:00 P.M.

TICKETS: SOLD OUT
  - **Venue**: Mick Doyle's Pub
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Derek Ryan in Kilkenny (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kilkenny, KK, Ireland), Matt Berninger (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Live At Castlemills), Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Concert ✨ Luminosa Orchestra & Patrick Rafter (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at St. Canice's Church), Take It To The Limit - Hotel Kilkenny (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hotel Kilkenny), S&J Memorial Run- Cruising For A Cause (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Old Leighlin).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Kilkenny this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** S&J Memorial Run- Cruising For A Cause (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Old Leighlin).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Kilkenny in April 2026?
  - **A:** Take It To The Limit - Hotel Kilkenny (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hotel Kilkenny), S&J Memorial Run- Cruising For A Cause (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Old Leighlin).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music 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 Live Music 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 Live Music events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Kilkenny include Kilkenny, KK, Ireland, Live At Castlemills, St. Canice's Church.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Kilkenny range from EUR 18 to EUR 37. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Kilkenny include Beat Curator, CASTLEMILLS EVENTS LTD., Marble City Music Festival.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music 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 Live Music events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Kilkenny.

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