Food festivals in Kilkenny worth planning a trip around, by month.

Festivals through the year

October 2026 2 festivals

Kilkenny Farmers Market

  • ★ 4.4
  • 29 Oct

Kilkenny Farmers Market runs every Thursday on The Parade with up to 20 County Kilkenny producers selling farmhouse cheese, smoked trout, organic meat, honey.

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Holidu, from USD 64 a night

May 2027 1 festival

Kilkenny Beer Festival

  • ★ 4.1
  • Expected 15-16 May 2027
  • Free entry

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

Kilkenny Beer Festival at Sullivan's Taproom on John Street pours 10 Irish craft brewers across a May weekend with live DJs, pub food and reusable cups.

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Holidu, from USD 64 a night

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