# Event Details - **Event Name**: The King's Irish Harper - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:15 pm - **Event Description**: 17th-century music at the royal court in London, performed in the historic 1000-year-old Parade Tower at Kilkenny Castle.About this EventSettle into the 1000-year-old Parade Tower at Kilkenny Castle for this landmark concert exploring the role of the early Irish harp at the 17th-century English royal court, performed by four of Europe’s most prestigious historical-music performers, and directed by Ireland’s foremost early Irish harpist, Siobhán Armstrong. This concert presents Irish music heard at the English court, together with the exquisite Renaissance ‘harp consorts’ of the royal composer, William Lawes (1602–45), using – in a world premiere – a multi-row, brass-wire-strung Irish harp: the instrument for which they were most likely conceived.The Irish ConsortSiobhán Armstrong, early Irish harp / directorBojan Čičić, violinReiko Ichise, bass violElizabeth Kenny, theorboThe Irish Consort was founded by Siobhán Armstrong to explore the music of medieval, Renaissance and baroque Ireland in the wider context of contemporaneous British and continental repertoire. Their release of Music, Ireland and the Sixteenth Century (Destino Classics, UK) shed light on a neglected century in Irish music, and was an Irish Times’ top five international Classical Music pick of 2021. Now, with this world-first project to present 17th-century, English chamber music involving a multi-row early Irish harp, Siobhán Armstrong and The Irish Consort continue to be trailblazers in the exploration and revitalization of Ireland's rich musical heritage.Family Offer: Free admission for under-14s, when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Please email info@irishharp.org when booking tickets to register your free child seat/s.Explore the full lineup of Historical Harp Society of Ireland events!Discover Ireland’s ancient brass-wire-strung harp in Kilkenny this summer in concerts, workshops, talks and Beginners’ workshops—all taking place in Kilkenny, Ireland 8–10 July, 2026.For information about The Historical Harp Society of Ireland, visit IrishHarp.org, or contact us at info@irishharp.orgThank you to our funders and supportersThe Historical Harp Society of Ireland gratefully acknowledges the following, whose kind support enables us to offer our Summer Discovery Events 2026:An Chomhairle Ealaíon I The Arts Council funding Traditional ArtsComhairle Chontae Chill Chainnigh I Kilkenny County CouncilAn Roinn Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt I Department of Culture, Communications and SportMusic NetworkHHSI Members and SupportersSupport our work here: - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/the-kings-irish-harper/100001990433512216 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, workshops, performances, sports, parades, live-music, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - Location: Kilkenny Castle - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.85, max: 20.28, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Kilkenny - **state**: KK - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Kilkenny Castle - **lat**: 52.6497708 - **long**: -7.2489997 - **full address**: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The King's Irish Harper - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a29559adbfbd7defea45a2735e5d48991462ee1024aadc5c4062f6a285032c06-rimg-w1200-h669-dc1e1d12-gmir.jpg?v=1782126428 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The King's Irish Harper being held? - **A:** The King's Irish Harper takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:15 pm at Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing The King's Irish Harper? - **A:** The King's Irish Harper is organized by Historical Harp Society of Ireland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The King's Irish Harper is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kilkenny, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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