One of Ireland’s favourite premier food festivals, Savour Kilkenny (22 – 26 October) marks the end of autumn in the stunning setting of Kilkenny’s Medieval city, in the heart of Ireland Ancient East. Taking place over the October bank holiday weekend each year, the event celebrates the produce, food and culture of Kilkenny. Known for its diversity and quality of food producers, distilleries, breweries, restaurants and cafés, Kilkenny is home to some of Ireland’s and Europe’s best culinary offerings.Marian Flannery – Savour Kilkenny Festival Organiser , Zsófi Szommer – founder and owner of The Happy Pottery, an inclusive pottery painting and creative studio located in Kilkenny City about the kids workshops at Savour. She is originally from Hungary
Also with Jane Murray – fire show curator. The grand finale of Savour Kilkenny 2026 is “A Samhain Spectacle in Flame & Sound with Kíla” at UPMC Nowlan Park on Monday, October 26. Live music by the Irish band Kíla, fire artists and dancers from Pyro Collective, and storytelling by Aron Hegarty from Candlelit Tal
