# Theater Events, Live Performances In Kilkenny, KK & Shows in Kilkenny, KK

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Kilkenny, Kilkenny performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Kilkenny, Kilkenny & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
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## Performances Events in Kilkenny

- **Event Name**: The Tallest Man On Earth in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience The Tallest Man On Earth Live at Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower on Saturday, August 29, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! The Tallest Man On Earth is taking over Cathedral Church of St C
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/the-tallest-man-on-earth-in-kilkenny/3300029956619023
  - **Venue**: Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Art, Entertainment
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/rtÉ-concert-orchestra-in-kilkenny/200029805541737
  - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **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**: 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
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 01:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/the-4-of-us-|-abbey-lane-graiguenamanagh-co-kilkenny-sold-out/200029787406316
  - **Venue**: Mick Doyle's Pub
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- **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)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/public-image-ltd/210003789292951
  - **Venue**: Live At Castlemills
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  - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Comer Goes to Hollywood
  - **Description**: 🎬 Comer Goes to Hollywood – Event Night 🎬

The stage is set… and it’s nearly showtime! 🌟

🎟 Tickets available online: https://events54.com/event/erinsown/tickets

Or from Holohan’s and O’Rourke’s, Castlecomer

🕡 Doors open: 6:30pm

🎥 Show starts: 7:30pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/comer-goes-to-hollywood/200029980030158
  - **Venue**: Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, contests, performances, art, theatre, nonprofit, parties, virtual
- **Event Name**: The Kilkenny Choir Sings Fauré’s Requiem
  - **Description**: The Kilkenny Choir under the baton of director Patrick Rafter, will present the wonderful Requiem by Gabriel Fauré in St Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday 02nd May 2026 at 19.00 hrs.

This wonderful highly acclaimed work was written in 1887 and performed in
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/the-kilkenny-choir-sings-fauré’s-requiem/200029897681332
  - **Venue**: St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: SPRINGSTEEN - A Tribute live @ Watergate Theatre
  - **Description**: Get ready to ROCK with Europe’s Ultimate Bruce Springsteen Tribute Experience!

Calling all die-hard Springsteen fans!
Experience the energy, passion and the timeless classics of The Boss himself, brought to life by Europe’s most electrifying tribute band
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/springsteen-a-tribute-live-watergate-theatre/200029940202844
  - **Venue**: Watergate Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Cry Before Dawn @ Ballykeeffe Ampitheatre Kilkenny
  - **Description**: Cry Before Dawn - Ballykeeffe Ampitheatre Kilkenny
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/cry-before-dawn-ballykeeffe-ampitheatre-kilkenny/200029935859405
  - **Venue**: Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre
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- **Event Name**: Dancing Queen Symphonic
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsDancing Queen Symphonic has 1 upcoming events.Note: Over 18s onlyTicket LimitTicket Limit is 9
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/dancing-queen-symphonic/210004331154598
  - **Venue**: The Hub At Cillin Hill
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- **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**:
    - Count: 37
  - **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

## Trending Events in Kilkenny

- **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**: 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**: ✨ 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**: Derek Ryan, Gerry Guthrie, Alistair Fingleton, Louise Morrissey, Stacey Breen, Robert Mizzell in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Derek Ryan Live at Gowran Park Racecourse on Sunday, July 12, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Derek Ryan is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Hold On To Your Hat
  - **Venue**: Gowran Park Racecourse
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- **Event Name**: The Tallest Man On Earth in Kilkenny
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience The Tallest Man On Earth Live at Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower on Saturday, August 29, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! The Tallest Man On Earth is taking over Cathedral Church of St C
  - **Venue**: Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Carlow
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Derek Ryan is Live at VISUAL Carlow on Sunday, June 21, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Derek Ryan is hitting VISUAL Carlow on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and with chart-topping hits
  - **Venue**: VISUAL Carlow
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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**: Mick Flannery, SON in Kilmanagh
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Mick Flannery Experience LIVE at Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre—This Saturday, June 27, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Mick Flannery is hitt
  - **Venue**: Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** The Tallest Man On Earth in Kilkenny (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower), RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Kilkenny (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H), Derek Ryan in Kilkenny (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kilkenny, KK, Ireland), THE 4 OF US | Abbey Lane, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny - SOLD OUT (Fri May 15 2026 at 01:00 am at Mick Doyle's Pub), Public Image Ltd (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Live At Castlemills).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Kilkenny this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Comer Goes to Hollywood (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny), The Kilkenny Choir Sings Fauré’s Requiem (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H), Dancing Queen Symphonic (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Hub At Cillin Hill).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Kilkenny include Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower, St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland R95 V63H, Kilkenny, KK, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Kilkenny include Beat Curator, Saint Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, The 4 Of Us.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Kilkenny?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Kilkenny.

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