• Music in Kilkenny Concert Series: Vanbrugh & Friends

    Parade Tower OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

    OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to once again host a number of concerts with Music in Kilkenny. The programme is available now at www.musicinkilkenny.org  Keith Pascoe - violin / Marja Gaynor - violin / Simon Aspell - viola / Ed Creedon - viola / Christopher Marwood - cello / Maria O’Connor - cello PROGRAMME & […]

    €15 – €20
  • Irish Sign Language Interpreted Guided tour

    As part of the OPW programme of Irish Sign Language interpreted tours at Heritage sites around the country, Kilkenny Castle is offering free ISL interpreted tour Saturday 6th December at 3.30pm One of our experienced guide accompanied by an ISL interpreter will lead you throughout the restored Period Rooms of Kilkenny Castle and will put […]

    Free
  • Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up

    Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
    Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

    We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas Take pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces. Access is free of charge. It will be open on the following evenings 5pm - 8pm: • Fri […]

    Free
  • Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up

    Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
    Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

    We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas Take pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces. Access is free of charge. It will be open on the following evenings 5pm - 8pm: • Fri […]

    Free
  • Bach’s Christmas Oratorio – Irish Baroque Orchestra & Chorus

    Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

    This event is sold out.  OPW Kilkenny Castle is pleased to support our cultural partnership with Music in Kilkenny Concert Series once again. The concerts take place in different venues in Kilkenny throughout the season. The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle is delighted to have hosted eight of these in 2025, with the ninth and final one, featuring the amazing Irish […]

  • Free admission to Kilkenny Castle

    Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

    On Sunday 14th  December, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms. During the afternoon, while wandering through the castle you can enjoy the wonderful music of the talented pianist, Helen Hughes (from 2:15pm) No advance […]

    FREE
  • Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up

    Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
    Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

    We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas Take pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces. Access is free of charge. It will be open on the following evenings 5pm - 8pm: • Fri […]

    Free
  • Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up

    Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
    Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

    We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas Take pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces. Access is free of charge. It will be open on the following evenings 5pm - 8pm: • Fri […]

    Free
  • Free Admission to Kilkenny Castle

    On Sunday 21st  December, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms. During the afternoon, while wandering through the castle you can enjoy the wonderful music of Dynamica Quartet (from 2:15pm) No advance booking required. Admission […]

    FREE
  • Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive Tour

    Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

    Kilkenny Castle is delighted to offer an Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive tour on Sunday 21st December at 10am. This free tour is aimed at people living with Alzheimers and Dementia and their families and supporters. This is an opportunity to explore the period rooms and chat about the artworks and history of the Castle in […]

    Free