Kilkenny Arts Festival – announces 2026 programme
June 17, 2026
From theatre to contemporary dance, from visual arts to music of all genres, literature and so much more, Kilkenny Arts Festival (KAF) presents each August
From theatre to contemporary dance, from visual arts to music of all genres, literature and so much more, Kilkenny Arts Festival (KAF) presents each August
“The ever-evolving Dawn Richard” (New York Times)—the New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, producer and multidisciplinary artist—joins forces with GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist Durand Bernarr for their new single, “baby, can we?” out
Rising Irish brother duo The Guzzlers are back with their irresistible new single ‘The Drunken Tales of Gerry MacLean’ – a raucous, warm-hearted love letter to every pub’s
Arab Strap’s new album Half-Told Tales, the group’s ninth, will arrive almost three decades to the day since their first single was released. “We’re thirty
The Dead South have never been about constant reinvention but steadfast commitment to their singular style. Confident in their sound and shared trust, they stand at
Distilling the intensity of an incredibly difficult year, Mastodon have returned with a sonically massive and richly melodic new single, “Your Ghost Again.” Written and recorded amidst
Cleere’s Bar & Theatre in Kilkenny provided the perfect intimate setting for a memorable night of acoustic music, headlined by Bluetones duo Mark Morriss and
Following her acclaimed Royal Albert Hall performance celebrating 25 years of music, Brit and Ivor Novello nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot has announced a new run
Before the birth of the BVB Army, the countless fan tattoos, and the gold and platinum records that followed, Black Veil Brides was simply a
Ahead of appearances at the Vans Warped Tour and Summer School ’26 later this year, Oxford rock bands South Arcade have announced details of their Welcome
Setting the tone for the evening was The Divine Comedy, dripping in wit and theatrical flair. Frontman Neil Hannon’s easy charm and sharp banter had
Setting the tone for the night, Dublin’s own Becca Colley warmed up the intimate Whelan’s Upstairs crowd with a deeply personal acoustic set. Armed with