# Live Music in Kilkenny, KK | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out - **Subtitle**: Find live music in Kilkenny, Kilkenny tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you. - **Category**: Live Music - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.1M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/37479823079c9f83d2914976fdcfcf4967f2016c3711e7a943c35899be94db13-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602211399 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cfb32890-948d-11f0-bd3d-c172f57c4c49-rimg-w200-h200-dcf5f5f5-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a8c7ca0-a4ce-11f0-9e53-fbf656aababc-rimg-w200-h200-dc7a501f-gmir ## About 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 Kilkenny. 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 Kilkenny. Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you. ## Live Music Events in Kilkenny - **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Carlow - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Derek Ryan Experience LIVE at Woodford Dolmen Hotel—This Saturday, October 3, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Derek Ryan is hitting Woo - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/derek-ryan-in-carlow/3300030224288719 - **Venue**: Woodford Dolmen Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xNGNjNGM2MC02NWU3LTExZjEtYTk2YS1jMTMzMDg2OTEwNmEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjYTg0ZjJmLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODEyMTc4NTg.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music - **Event Name**: Jeff Tweedy at St Canice's Cathedral - **Description**: Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released five solo albums – most recently, his 30-track “magnum opus” (New York Times) Twi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/jeff-tweedy-at-st-canices-cathedral/200030614206644 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85YzMxZGQzOTI4YjJkNzljMDczNDU3ZDE2Y2MxYzE4OGU0NTBmOWVmYWEwN2QxNWI4MDI1NzRlNjI5NmI4ZTNjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNjOGU4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyNDgwNzM.avif - **Categories**: performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: Somewhere Down The Road - Irish Farewell Tour - **Description**: A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings more than five decades of timeless songwriting to Ireland for his final national tour — Somewhere Down the Road, a landmark moment in an extraordinary career. McTell’s tour coincides with the release o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/somewhere-down-the-road-irish-farewell-tour/200030521951937 - **Venue**: Watergate Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80ZWY1M2Q5YmZjM2JlOGEzZmM2Y2VlZjAyODYyNmE0ODcwMDI5ZmEwN2Q2ZDBkMTU0YzMyNzAwNDBmOWEwZDdjLXJpbWctdzExOTYtaDYwMC1kYzM4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODAzODYxMQ.avif - **Event Name**: Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus at St Canice’s Cathedral - **Description**: Sat, Oct 31 | St Canice’s Cathedral Peter Whelan – director Rowan Pierce – soprano Rebecca Leggett – mezzo-soprano Alex Potter – alto Rodrigo – Correto tenor Matthew Brook – bass baritone Johann Sebastian Bach Mass in B minor Bach’s ‘Mass in B Mi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/irish-baroque-orchestra-and-chorus-at-st-canices-cathedral/200030453032005 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjA0NDA3Yzg3YTkyMTk2M2NjMmYzNjkxY2VjYWYzOWIxZDcxNzE5M2YzYzEwNjAzNzM1OWIxYjlhZTMzYjFmNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzAtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg2NzI4MTk.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Sharon Shannon, Frances Black & Mary Coughlan - **Description**: Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 10:00 AM - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 99 - **Date**: Sat Feb 06 2027 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/sharon-shannon-frances-black-and-mary-coughlan/200030546931158 - **Venue**: Hotel Kilkenny - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iMDZlMWUzZDc1ODhlNjVlNDlhY2NjY2Q3ODM2Y2Q0MzI5NGQ0OThjMDQzZTgzNzVjZGJmYzFiZmFjZDZkODI4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZDhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ0NDU2NA.avif - **Event Name**: Kilkenny Cleere's - Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary Show - **Description**: Duke Special presents a Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary Irish show. Celebrating one of Ireland’s most unique and timeless records, described as “a quiet triumph of enduring artistry”. Songs from the Deep Forest remains a beautifully imaginati - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/kilkenny-cleeres-songs-from-the-deep-forest-20th-anniversary-show/200030614206744 - **Venue**: John Cleere's Bar & Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82YWMyMTM1ZDY2OWViY2Q0NGYyMDg2ZTk3Mjg2OGM3MjI3Mjc0NzhkYTIyODU3Yjc3ZDZmY2E4OWZiYTk4M2RjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmOGQ4YTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzMDE1NTA.avif - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment, storytelling - **Event Name**: Deep Listening 001 - **Description**: BlackMarbleSound(); presents a series of conscious deep listening events featuring local live ambient experimental electronic musicians.About this EventBlackMarbleSound(); presents a series of conscious deep listening s - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/deep-listening-001/100001998560518310 - **Venue**: Kilkenny Home Rule Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jY2Y1OTY3NTAyOThlZTA5YTQ0MGNlYjgxMTUwMzVlNWZlZTBlZWIyZWNhNjUzZDAxOWVkMjVkOGI2OWFjMTM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODg4NjYzNjc.avif - **Price**: EUR 17 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Broken Chanter (Full Band) - **Description**: Get ready for an incredible live set as Broken Chanter and the full band bring their unique sound to Billy Byrnes Kilkenny - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/broken-chanter-full-band/100001991695790725 - **Venue**: Billy Byrnes Gastro Bar & Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZGZiYzNmN2NmYmVlOGI0OWRmNDkwOGRhOThhODE4NDAyZWY2OGJlYzQwNzE5NjNjOTdkOTRiZWQwOTlkYmY5LXJpbWctdzY0MC1oOTA1LWRjZmRkMDA3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MjYzNTE0MQ.avif - **Price**: EUR 20 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music - **Event Name**: RIA RUA Live at Cleere’s Theatre - **Description**: RIA RUA Support TBA 📍 Cleere’s Theatre, Kilkenny 📅 Saturday, 28th November 2026 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now from cleeres.com Hailing from Ireland, Ria Rua (“Red Queen” in Irish) is known for her explosive and emotional performances. Her lyrics are point - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/ria-rua-live-at-cleeres-theatre/200030665665255 - **Venue**: John Cleere's Bar & Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82YjNjZGE4ZDBlNDEyMDBmYjZkODlhNTYzNjE5OWFiZmIzNmQ3NjJiNTFkN2ExZjYxZmZmM2Q4M2QwOTVmM2UxLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oMzY0LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NjcyODM1.avif - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment - **Event Name**: Onoir Live - Hotel Kilkenny - **Description**: Onoir bring their live show back to the Hotel Kilkenny on the 22rd January 2027 - **Date**: Fri Jan 22 2027 at 08:00 pm – Fri Jan 22 2027 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/onoir-live-hotel-kilkenny/100001990502691132 - **Venue**: Hotel Kilkenny - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMjJhMTY5ZjIyYTFkYWM0ZThjMjVmYmJjNDgwOTBhM2VhZTkxOTRmOTBiZmYwODE3ZGNkYjZkYjM3ZGE1ZTYwMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4Mjk3NTgw.avif - **Price**: EUR 40 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Mike Denver, Philomena Begley & Guests Christmas Concert in Kilkenny. - **Description**: Get ready for a great night with Mike Denver, Philomena Begley & friends—singing all your favourite songs!About this EventMike Denver, Philomena Begley & Guests Christmas Concert, St Mary's Cathedral, Kilken - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/mike-denver-philomena-begley-and-guests-christmas-concert-in-kilkenny/100001996826019377 - **Venue**: St. Mary's Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mYmUzODdiMGM3NWUwZDQ5ZjVhMWI4NTg3NjQ5ODEwZjEyNjZhYzUxOGJjODJmMjE4NGE0OTNhNWJmMWE4NzNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY1OC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgyOTc2ODU.avif - **Price**: EUR 39 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Concerts ## Trending Events in Kilkenny - **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**: Derek Ryan in Carlow - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Derek Ryan Experience LIVE at Woodford Dolmen Hotel—This Saturday, October 3, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Derek Ryan is hitting Woo - **Venue**: Woodford Dolmen Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/14cc4c60-65e7-11f1-a96a-c1330869106a-rimg-w1200-h675-dca84f2f-gmir.webp?v=1781217858 - **Event Name**: Celtic Concert with Gwalia Singers of Wales & Castlecomer Male Voice Choir - **Description**: Gwalia Singers of Wales 60th Anniversary Tour with the Castlecomer Male Voice Choir in aid of The Dillon Quirke Foundation and Cois NoreAbout this EventA night of song and celebration in St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny. - **Venue**: St. Mary's Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4e5972ecafb27f3af8a33eb31776e5da9a8f6a33b91d959397a1ebaebd3e6a66-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181a16-gmir.jpg?v=1782728106 - **Event Name**: NHI Annual Conference 2026 - **Description**: Join us at the NHI Annual Conference 2026 for a day of engaging speakers, the future of nursing home care and exhibition!About this EventWelcome to the NHI Annual Conference 2026!J - **Venue**: Lyrath Estate Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b4aa907dbf28e1d1df8a9423921e2db9d2837a142384a44d0f462e5f7d9acab4-rimg-w500-h200-dcf4f0ef-gmir.jpg?v=1782728385 - **Event Name**: Vintage Irish Whiskey Tasting - **Description**: With distillates ranging from the 1940s to the 1960s, each components sourced from five closed distilleries & one currently operational.About this Event30 year old - Old Comber pure pot stillJohn Lockes - **Venue**: Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/928e5b82dab194b2ab171f517d8e2c7f80f8e68624755c8c73d53299a4e9fd13-rimg-w1000-h760-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788398213 - **Event Name**: Savour Kilkenny 2026 at Stathams - A Celebration of the Supper Club Series - **Description**: Join us for one special night: a curated menu drawn from the standout dishes and moments, brought to life by Chef Ken HarkerAbout this EventSold-out evenings. Incredible food. Unforgettable nights. - **Venue**: Statham’s Bar & Restaurant | Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f2905594d29ac9399933e8b3b1be8fdb7f56a9b8197c3004d8ec4968b4e9a730-rimg-w1200-h675-dca8accf-gmir.jpg?v=1782728305 - **Event Name**: Jeff Tweedy at St Canice's Cathedral - **Description**: Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released five solo albums – most recently, his 30-track “magnum opus” (New York Times) Twi - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9c31dd3928b2d79c073457d16cc1c188e450f9efaa07d15b802574e6296b8e3c-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcc8e8c8-gmir?v=1788248073 - **Event Name**: Smoke, Sip & Savour @ Paris Texas - **Description**: Six-course tasting menu with premium cocktail pairings.About this EventKick start your Savour weekend with a night of big flavours, great cocktails, and even better company at Paris Texas Bar & Smokehouse. - **Venue**: Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a42155f3130a3d28421dc45f6fc763498ce73564036a5d150072de174ec4cb9e-rimg-w1200-h902-dc61625e-gmir.jpg?v=1782728233 ## Browse Live Music Events by Date - [Live Music Events Today in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/live-music--today) - [Live Music Events This Weekend in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/live-music--this-weekend) - [Live Music Events in September in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/live-music--september) - [Live Music Events in October in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny/live-music--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Derek Ryan in Carlow (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at Woodford Dolmen Hotel), Jeff Tweedy at St Canice's Cathedral (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H), Somewhere Down The Road - Irish Farewell Tour (Wed Nov 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at Watergate Theatre), Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus at St Canice’s Cathedral (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H), Sharon Shannon, Frances Black & Mary Coughlan (Sat Feb 06 2027 at 08:00 pm at Hotel Kilkenny). - **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Kilkenny in September 2026? - **A:** Deep Listening 001 (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kilkenny Home Rule Club). - **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 Woodford Dolmen Hotel, St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H, Watergate Theatre. - **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Kilkenny? - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Kilkenny range from EUR 17 to EUR 40. 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, Saint Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, Ralph McTell. - **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. ## Live Music from nearby cities - [Live Music in Durrow](https://allevents.in/durrow/live-music) - [Live Music in New Ross](https://allevents.in/new-ross-wx/live-music) - [Live Music in Laois](https://allevents.in/laois/live-music) - [Live Music in Waterford](https://allevents.in/waterford/live-music) - [Live Music in Clonmel](https://allevents.in/clonmel-ty/live-music) - [Live Music in Enniscorthy](https://allevents.in/enniscorthy/live-music) - [Live Music in Offaly](https://allevents.in/offaly/live-music) - [Live Music in Kildare](https://allevents.in/kildare-ke/live-music)