PiL announced for new Kilkenny concert series, Live at Castle Mills

The iconic punk band Public Image Ltd – better known as PiL –  fronted by the inimitable John Lydon, will take to the stage in Kilkenny on Friday, July 17th for the inaugural Live at Castle Mills, a brand new tented concert event at Castle Mills, beneath the backdrop of Kilkenny Castle. 

Fans can expect a night filled with the band’s legendary post-punk sound, showcasing tracks from their extensive catalogue – from 1978’s debut First Issue through to 2023’s End of World.

PiL will be joined by special guests, acclaimed Northern Irish band Therapy? and Kilkenny’s own Kerbdog for a must see night for music lovers and punk fans alike.

PiL with special guests Therapy? and Kerbdog is the second night to be announced for the series, following the announcement last week of Matt Berninger with special guests Lisa O’Neill and Engine Alley. 

“We are so excited about the calibre of artist we’re bringing to Kilkenny with the inaugural Live at Castle Mills series,” say organisers Willie Byrne and Darragh Butler, both Kilkenny natives. “To have artists of the international standing of PiL, Matt Berninger, Therapy? and Lisa O’Neill sharing a stage by our very own Kilkenny success stories Kerbdog and Engine Alley feels really special too.” 

They continue: “This is exactly what we wanted to do with Live at Castle Mills: bring world-class artists to Kilkenny in a beautiful space under canvas by the river – while also being right in the heart of the city. It allows us to create an experience that feels both elevated and uniquely Kilkenny.”

The event is being launched in partnership with the Kilkenny Nighttime Economy initiative, taking the opportunity to show Kilkenny’s vibrant, diverse and unique evening and late night cultural scene.

The venue is within easy walking distance of Kilkenny city centre, so attendees are encouraged to walk or use public transport where possible. For those travelling by car, city centre parking is available. Please note there is no parking on site.

Public Image Ltd. (PiL)
announced for new Kilkenny concert series Live at Castle Mills

with special guests 

Therapy?

and 

Kerbdog

Friday, 17th July 2026

Castle Mills, Kilkenny

General Admission Tickets €59.50 + fees

All tickets on general sale: 

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 10:00AM local time

from castlemills.ie and ticketmaster.ie