Yulefest Kilkenny

16/06/2026

📣 Applications for the 2026 Yulefest Christmas Market are now open !

🎅Kilkenny County Council invites applications from Christmas Themed Food & Craft Traders to trade at the Yulefest Christmas Market during Yulefest Kilkenny 2026.

🗓️ Applications close Sunday 5th July.

Find out more and apply at yulefestkilkenny.ie

https://yulefestkilkenny.ie/market-application-2026/

Kilkenny County Council Kilkenny.ie

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