Kilkenny, Ireland

Music & Arts Tour in Kilkenny

Kilkenny's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

A medieval Irish city of limestone laneways, a Norman castle, and a concentration of craft and design studios.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Kilkenny Castle — a 12th-century Norman castle rebuilt in Victorian style, with parkland gardens along the River Nore
•St. Canice's Cathedral — a 13th-century Gothic cathedral with a 9th-century round tower you can climb
•Medieval Mile — the historic street from the castle to the cathedral, lined with medieval buildings

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Smithwick's Experience — the story of brewing in Kilkenny on the site of a 13th-century Franciscan abbey
•Medieval slips — narrow limestone laneways connecting the main streets, some barely wide enough for one person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Kilkenny?+

roamee's music tour of Kilkenny takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Kilkenny?+

roamee curates a walking route through Kilkenny's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Kilkenny good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Kilkenny's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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