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Hotels Near Kilkenny Tradfest

Attend Kilkenny’s Tradfest & Stay at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny is famed for its fantastic pubs and venues, and we’re delighted to bring another fantastic programme of Irish traditional and folk music to the heart of Kilkenny this St. Patrick’s weekend. Nothing beats the magic of live music!

Kilkenny Tradfest

Expect headline gigs, the Bulmers Live Sessions Music Trail, and a mix of ticketed and free events. With St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny taking place on the same weekend, there is fun guaranteed from day to night!! Kilkenny TradFest showcases the best of Irish traditional music in a variety of unique venues across Kilkenny city. Held over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the festival is accessible to everyone, with both free and ticketed events.

Join Tradfest to see world-class acts, fantastic traditional Irish musicians and bands, as well as all of the St. Patrick’s Festivities, including the Parade. There are events for all ages, with the TradTrail, music & dance workshops, family activities and more. Kilkenny Tradfest is set to bring some of the country’s world-famous acts to the stage while also showcasing the best of local talent in the city’s theatres, pubs and public spaces.

This year’s lineup is bursting with great artists.
Who is up for some ceoil agus craic?

Check www.kilkennytradfest.com for details and tickets!

Stay for Kilkenny TradFest

Attend the Kilkenny Tradfest and stay at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. Book your stay with us directly on our site.