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Yulefest Kilkenny 2026

28 November to 23 December 2026Free entry

Kilkenny’s Christmas programme combines weekend markets and music with individually scheduled festive events.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

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When
28 November to 23 December 2026
Where
Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Entry
Free entry
Kind
Seasonal

The experience

Santa’s arrival opens the main programme on 28 November. Announced highlights include the Medieval Mile Run on 4 December, a movie night on 10 December and the Santa Truck on 12 December, alongside craft stalls and family entertainment.

Sources: Yulefest Kilkenny

Plan your visit

The main festival period runs to 23 December, but the market and music stage operate at weekends. Check the date of the activity you want and book ticketed experiences separately. A weekday visit will not necessarily include the weekend market.

Sources: Yulefest Kilkenny

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Tickets and entry

Free entry.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: yulefestkilkenny.ie. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.

Getting there and getting home

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Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.

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Destination, access and nearby stops

Routes here end at Kilkenny, using the venue position in this listing.

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Stops near it

The nearest scheduled stop is Kilkenny Stn (10285), 50 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

  • Kilkenny Stn 50 m
    buses KK2 and IW01
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  • Kilkenny (MacDonagh) 100 m
    train rail
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  • John Street Lwr 180 m
    buses KK1 and KK2
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  • Kilkenny MacDonagh Station 240 m
    bus 817c
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  • Market Yard 380 m
    buses KK1 and KK2
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Where this comes from

Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished.
  • Yulefest Kilkenny · read 22 September 2026
    Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.

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