Yulefest Kilkenny 2024

Celebrate Christmas in Kilkenny with Yulefest! Showcasing festive events across the county from November to January. Join us for Santa’s official arrival to the city on Saturday 30th of November to launch the 2024 Yulefest Christmas Market!  

Visitors to the festival can expect festive treats, creative crafts, live music and family entertainment each weekend, along with a Christmas light trail and special events each week. 

Featured events at the 2024 festival include Santa’s arrival to Yulefest on Saturday November 30th; the Yulefest Christmas Market and live local music each weekend; the Medieval Mile Run on November 29th; the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Canice’s Cathedral December 5th-9th; Yulefest Movie Night on Thursday December 12th, and the Festive Finale on Saturday 21st December!

Plus Santa Experiences, Markets around the County, Music Concerts, Art Workshops and lots more!  Follow Yulefest on  Facebook or Instagram for programme announcements.