Top 5 “Must Sees” in Kilkenny this weekend

So who’s venturing off to Kilkenny over the next few weeks? If you are giddy to go but not sure when, where or even who you would like to see, here’s a top five rundown on the musical side of things.

When?: Saturday, 11th August (8pm)
Where?: St. Canice’s Cathedral
How much?: €10
More?: www.rachelgrimespiano.com // Live review from Cork, 2010

When?: Saturday, 18th August (8.30pm)
Where?: Set Theatre
How much?: €22/€19
More?: www.awvfts.com // Live review from Cork, 2012

When?: Saturday, 18th August (5pm)
Where?: Billy Byrne’s Bar
How much?: €20/€18
More?: www.joshtpearson.co.uk

When?: Saturday, 12th August (8pm)
Where?: Set Theatre
How much?: €10
More?: www.archiebronsonoutfit.com

When?: Saturday, 15th August (7.30pm)
Where?: Left Bank
How much?: €12/€10
More?: trumpetsofjericho.bandcamp.com // Full album stream

And that omits mentions for Mick Flannery (Fri 10th Aug, Set Theatre), Jape (Fri 17th Aug, Set Theatre), Iarla Ó Lionáird (Wed 15th Aug, St. Canice’s) and plenty more taking place from the 10th until the 19th August.

– Kilkenny Arts Festival takes place from August 10th-August 19th
– Visit www.kilkennyarts.ie for details on dates, tickets, full programmme etc.