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Kilkenny Roots Festival Wraps Up After Record-Breaking Bank Holiday Weekend

It follows a weekend of over 40 international and local acts across 30 city venues

Tara Byrne by Tara Byrne
04/05/2026
in KCLR News, News & Sport
Kilkenny Roots Festival Wraps Up After Record-Breaking Bank Holiday Weekend

Roots Music (Photo by Matheus Ferrero)

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The 28th Kilkenny Roots Festival draws to a close today following a weekend of over 40 international and local acts across 30 city venues.

Highlights for this Bank Holiday Monday include a sold-out lunchtime session with Chris Eckman at Ryan’s Bar, followed by Nick Harper at Billy Byrne’s and The Long Ryders at the Set Theatre later this evening.

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Local talent remains at the heart of the festivities, with performers like Elise Ramsbottom making their mark on this year’s music trail.

Check out what’s on today HERE.

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