Yulefest Kilkenny

03/02/2026

Thank you for joining us for Yulefest Kilkenny 2025, see you once again for a Magical Christmas in Kilkenny.

www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

28/12/2025

23/12/2025

Yulefest Festive Firework Finale in Kilkenny Castle Park. 🎆✨

What an incredible way to end Yulefest Kilkenny 2025! Thank you to everyone who came along, cheered, and shared the festive spirit with us. Your energy made the finale truly magical. ✨🎄

Until 2026💫🎇

www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

23/12/2025

Burnchurch closing the Yulefest Live Music Marquee!

Yulefest Kilkenny closes on December 23rd - don’t miss your chance to visit.

Yulefest Kilkenny, a magical Christmas festival in Kilkenny City and county returns from November 29th - December 23rd with Christmas markets, events, live music, santa experiences, light shows, family entertainment and much more.

Plan your visit to Ireland’s Medieval Capital, www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

23/12/2025

🚨Important Notice🚨 Yulefest Christmas Firework Display is SOLD OUT for the official viewing area at Castle Park - look to the skies at 6:30pm! 🎆

Begin Christmas with a flourish at the Yulefest Fireworks Display on Tuesday, 23rd December! Gather your family and friends as we light up the skies above the stunning Kilkenny Castle Park. ✨

Lucky ticket holders will witness front row seats to 10 minutes of spectacular art in the sky fills the night with vibrant Peony, Chrysanthemum & Dahlia fireworks, paired with dazzling multi-shot barrages and Roman candles. 🌌

Expect additional entertainment in the lead-up to the show and don’t forget your warm coat and hat! 🎄🎇

📆Tue 23 Dec 2025
⏰6.30pm | Gates 5.45pm
🎟️SOLD OUT
📍Kilkenny Castle Park (enter via The Parade/Castle Road only)
⏰ Gates open 5.45pm (close 6.25pm)
🎇 Show starts 6.30pm
⏳ Duration approx. 10 minutes

🚫 No pets allowed.
🚻 No toilet facilities for the 10 minute show.
🌧️ Outdoor event — dress for the weather!

23/12/2025

Have a Maryann Christmas in the Yulefest Live Music Marquee!

Yulefest Kilkenny closes on December 23rd - don’t miss your chance to visit.

Yulefest Kilkenny, a magical Christmas festival in Kilkenny City and county returns from November 29th - December 23rd with Christmas markets, events, live music, santa experiences, light shows, family entertainment and much more.

Plan your visit to Ireland’s Medieval Capital, www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

23/12/2025

Final Children’s Christmas Dance Party in the Yulefest Live Music Marquee!

Yulefest Kilkenny closes on December 23rd - don’t miss your chance to visit.

Yulefest Kilkenny, a magical Christmas festival in Kilkenny City and county returns from November 29th - December 23rd with Christmas markets, events, live music, santa experiences, light shows, family entertainment and much more.

Plan your visit to Ireland’s Medieval Capital, www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

23/12/2025

Yulefest Live Music Stage Finale - Tuesday 23rd. ✨🎶

Get into the festive spirit with a full day of music and family fun at the Yulefest Marquee on The Parade, Kilkenny. 🎄

12pm – Children’s Christmas Disco
2pm – Maryann: Have a Maryann Christmas
4pm – Burnchurch

Warm up with festive drinks, grab a coffee at the Yulefest Café, and soak up the Christmas atmosphere at the market outside 🎄☕🎁

See you there for the Finale!

www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

23/12/2025

Yulefest Festive Finale is TODAY!

Are you attending Yulefest Kilkenny today, Tuesday 23rd? Here is everything that is going on! ➡️

Yulefest Kilkenny, a magical Christmas festival in Kilkenny City and county returns from November 29th - December 23rd with Christmas markets, events, live music, santa experiences, light shows, family entertainment and much more.

Plan your visit to Ireland’s Medieval Capital, www.yulefestkilkenny.ie

22/12/2025

Have you been to the Yulefest Christmas Market yet? Tomorrow is your last chance! 🎅🛍️

Kilkenny’s much-loved Yulefest wraps up tomorrow after a magical December, filled with cosy market stalls, a new indoor market showcasing local crafts, delicious festive treats, live music, family fun and that unmistakable Christmas atmosphere that brings the city to life.

Whether you’re picking up last-minute Christmas gifts, planning a festive day out, or simply soaking up the seasonal cheer, don’t miss the final day of one of Ireland’s favourite Christmas markets. 🎁✨

Final opening hours: December 23rd: 11am to 7pm

View the full programme at www.yulefestkilkenny.ie