Kilkenny offers family activities for the June bank holiday weekend, with plans needed soon. Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2026 runs from Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1 and features 42 comedians, with tickets available online. Live music is scheduled at Smithwick’s Barrel Yard at the Smithwick’s Experience in Kilkenny City on Saturday and Sunday, including Oracle Villa on Saturday at 5pm and Tony Cleere on Sunday at 4pm. Springsteen - A Tribute performs at the Watergate Theatre on Sunday, May 31 at 8pm, with tickets starting at €32. The itinerary also includes visiting Kilkenny Castle and Parklands for fun and education for families.
"Kilkenny Cat Laughs is described by organisers as "Ireland's annual craic pilgrimage". The festival has been heralding the start of the summer season since 1995. Running from Friday, May 29 until Monday, June 1, this year's festival is welcoming 42 comedians to Kilkenny over one weekend. Make sure to get your tickets now before they all sell out on the Kilkenny Cat Laughs 2026 website."
"There will be live music at the Smithwick's Barrel Yard at the Smithwick's Experience in Kilkenny City on Saturday and Sunday of the June bank holiday weekend. On Saturday, May 30th, Oracle Villa will take to the stage at 5pm . Meanwhile, Tony Cleere will take to the Barrel Yard stage at 4pm on Sunday, May 31. For more information, you can visit the Smitwick's Experience Kilkenny website or check out their social media pages for further updates."
"On Sunday, May 31, Springsteen - A Tribute will take to the stage of the Watergate Theatre in the heart of Kilkenny City at 8pm. Organisers say get ready to experience the energy, passion and timeless classics of The Boss himself, brought to life by one of Europe's most "electrifying" tribute bands. Springsteen - A Tribute is an Irish-based tribute band, fronted by veteran American singer/guitarist Monte Thompson. Tickets are available on the Watergate Theatre website with prices starting at €32."
Read at Irish Independent
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