# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event 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 join us at Gowran Park Racecourse for a day filled with amazing country music vibes on Sunday July 12th 2026 from 1p.m. to 7p.m.Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready to dance the day away as you enjoy live performances by top country music artists, delicious food trucks, and a great atmosphere surrounded by fellow music lovers.This truly unique festival is set in the idyllic grounds of Gowran Park. Join us for a day of fun, music and dance with some of the best Country Singers in Ireland. Festival 2026 will feature headline act Derek Ryan and his band. Also featuring will be Robert Mizzell, Louise Morrissey, Gerry Gutheri, Stacey Breen, Kelan Browne, Alistair Fingleton and Peter & Paul with The Conquerors as backing band for the day.Located just 10 minutes from the M7 there’s something for everyone with state of the art facilities including onsite bars and restaurants, dancing on a giant dance floor, easy parking, activities for the kids, and entertained with great Country Music Children Under 12 Free when accompanied by adult. This is the place to be on July 12th 2026!!Looking for accommodation - why not stay at our partner The Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel which is located around the corner from Kilkenny Castle from where you can take a bus to Kilkenny Country Music Festival. See www.pembrokekilkenny.comFor uptodate details on the festival tune into our media partner KCLR at 96.6fmDon't miss out on this fantastic event that will surely make your day unforgettable! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ee45f370-c37f-11f0-a83f-d3d17d35712f-rimg-w1200-h681-dc151719-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eec9c970-c37f-11f0-a83f-d3d17d35712f-rimg-w987-h740-dcdaeaf1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ef45d740-c37f-11f0-91e1-81c7c8232086-rimg-w987-h740-dcbbc7d6-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-IfRPQh6ughttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFvKZdPc1Ks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kilkenny/kilkenny-country-music-festival-2026/100001907699453419 - **Event Categories**: country-music-festivals, music-festivals, music, festivals, entertainment, kids, art, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.15, max: 86.78, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Kilkenny - **state**: KK - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Gowran Park Racecourse - **lat**: 52.6293634 - **long**: -7.065008300000045 - **full address**: Gowran Park Racecourse, Gowran, Kilkenny, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e8bbf1e8c0d1b0d03831e39ac6ad6ad8572ff4c79974f2fda52a623f309ca0aa-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3bf15-gmir.jpg?v=1763381189 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Gowran Park Racecourse, Gowran, Kilkenny, Ireland. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 range from EUR 33 to EUR 87 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionEUR 33 + EUR 3 feeAvailablePremium Level ( see further details )EUR 87 + EUR 7 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026? - **A:** Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 is organized by Young Irelands GAA Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kilkenny Country Music Festival 2026 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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