Celebrate Christmas in Kilkenny with Yulefest! With a weekly Christmas Market, live music on the Yulefest Live Music Stage, family entertainment and lots of special events throughout December.
Yulefest begins with Santa’s arrival to the city on November 30th, launching the Yulefest Christmas Market, which runs each weekend until December 22nd.
Decorated wooden huts, and Santa hat marquees will be serving festive treats and selling local crafts. With live music and family entertainment each weekend the Yulefest Christmas Market is the perfect place to meet and meander and a great place to pick up your Christmas gifts. New for 2024 the market will stay open until 8pm on Saturdays. Giving you added time to soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy special live performances on the Yulefest Live Music Stage from 6pm.
Yulefest Kilkenny 2024 has a packed programme of events! Returning festival favourites include the Medieval Mile Run (29th November), Yulefest Movie Night (12th December), Santa Truck (8th December), Christmas Tree Festival and the Santa Run! While new additions to this year’s festival include: Family Art & Craft Workshops, Yulefest Christmas Trail and a Fiery Festive Finale on December 21st . Plus more events still to be announced!
First round of event tickets on sale from Wednesday 6th November.
Celebrate Christmas with creativity, tradition, and sustainability at the Yulefest Art & Craft Workshops. Join for a heartwarming experience where you and your family can make beautiful Christmas decorations and gifts using local, traditional, and organic materials. Learn to craft stunning holiday pieces that add a personal, handmade touch to your festivities. Using special techniques and festive designs create treasures to cherish. Designed for adults to partake alongside children these workshops will take place each weekend beginning November 30th. Book your place through yulefestkilkenny.ie
Enjoy classic Christmas movie ‘How The Grinch stole Christmas’ on the outdoor big screen on Thursday 12th December in Kilkenny City. Jim Carrey spectacularly brings The Grinch to life in this live-action comedy based off the Dr Seuss book. Yulefest Movie Night is a family friendly outdoor event. Bring your chairs, cushions, blankets and treats and enjoy a magical night of cinema in the city. Tickets are €3+bf for individuals and €10+bf for families of 4.
Celebrate Christmas in Kilkenny with Yulefest! Check out www.yulefestkilkenny.ie to find out more!
