Kilkenny Arts Festival

Friday 5th - Sunday 14th August 2011

Kilkenny Arts Festival is ten days of the best in music, art, theatre, craft, dance and literature. The festival is renowned for the excellence of its programme, chosen by a panel of curators, each one a specialist in a strand of the arts.

They bring acts and exhibits from all over the world to the intimate setting of the medieval city, providing the opportunity to be excited, delighted and provoked in magnificent surroundings. There is also an extensive children's programme with theatre, music, dance and workshops. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Address: 9/10 Abbey Business Centre Kilkenny, Abbey Street, Kilkenny City, Republic of Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)56 776 3663
Web: Official Website 

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