After another fantastic week at Yulefest Kilkenny which saw the Yulefest Movie Night on Canal Square, guest performances from John Spillane, the second night of Battle of the Buskers and beautiful crisp December weather which saw the Yulefest Christmas Market a flourish with people. Let’s take a look towards the upcoming finale weekend – Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd December!
Festive Fridays continue with the 12 Scéals of Hiss’mas pop-up National Reptile Zoo workshop, Kiddies Carnival Rides on Canal Square, Mrs Claus visit to Kilkenny shops and the Battle of the Buskers! From 6pm the final 4 buskers vying for the €500 prize will take to the streets of Kilkenny to soundtrack your Christmas shopping. Walk through the city to catch them all and cast your vote for your favourite!
The Yulefest Christmas Trail continues across the weekend and over the Christmas period. Get your family and friends together and take a beautiful stroll through Kilkenny and the twinkling Christmas lights while completing challenges with the chance to win weekly prizes! Don’t forget to check out the Reindeer Trail on the back and keep your eyes peeled around the city to see if you can locate them all!
Last chance to pick up your Christmas presents and festive treats at the Yulefest Christmas Market, open 11am – 8pm on Saturday and 11am – 6pm on Sunday. The market is filled with local crafts and beautiful handmade gifts, plus a great selection of food, treats and hot drinks. Enjoy top performers on the live music on the Yulefest Live Music Stage while you’re there!
For something a little different the Tesla Ultra Red Model X will be at the Yulefest Christmas Market on December 21st and 22nd, from 11am to 8pm & 11am to 6pm with a special visit from Santa between 4-6pm on both days. Drop in to say hello, enjoy the Model X light show every hour, book a family test drive with the Model 3 or Model Y (available from 12pm to 6pm), and enter for the chance to win amazing prizes
The party kicks off on Saturday evening with live music and festive walkabouts before the Pyro Collective Fire Show in Kilkenny Castle Park. Incorporating multiple fire performers and live drumming with the backdrop of Kilkenny Castle. The show will be an energetic, raw and a spectacular sight to behold! Limited tickets still available on www.yulefestkilkenny.ie (8pm | €5 + bf)
Finishing the party on Sunday is the Yulefest Fireworks display. In what has become an annual event, see the skies of Kilkenny lit up with a fantastical display of colours to mark the end of Yulefest Kilkenny 2024. Viewers can expect 7-9 minutes of truly spectacular art in the sky. With a new location this year, tickets for the viewing area at James Stephens Military Barracks are sold out but look up to the skies and you’ll spot the display from around the city. Yulefest Fireworks Display is kindly sponsored by Codd Property Holdings and Tesco Ireland. Proceeds from the event will go to charity.
Plan your visit to Yulefest Festive Finale weekend and see the full list of events at yulefestkilkenny.ie and keep an eye on Yulefest Kilkenny on social media for important updates and event coverage.
