Why Kilkenny Arts Festival 2020?

The Kilkenny Arts Festival is committed to the presentation of a unique, distinctive and inspiring programme in a range of artistic disciplines to as wide an audience as possible. Every year, for 10 days in August, Kilkenny comes alive with a feast of artistic entertainment for all. The city’s oldest and largest non-profit festival now draws more than 45,000 visitors annually who come and partake in all that Kilkenny has to offer. So come to Kilkenny, be part of the festival and experience the Arts in a way you will never forget!

Programs of Kilkenny Arts Festival 2020:

Our 43rd Festival, running from 5-14 August 2020, will present Ireland’s largest ever celebration of Mozart (following the sold-out success of  Bach series in 2020), featuring a constellation of leading international and Irish performers.

Submissions:

Kilkenny Arts Festival is a curated Festival and participation is by invitation only with artists selected by the Festival Director. All submissions are reviewed and if you're submission is being considered for the 2020 Festival Director will be in touch with you.