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06 Sept 2025

Weekend of highly anticipated concerts begins in Kilkenny tonight

The Marble City Music Festival Christmas Edition returns to Kilkenny this weekend

Weekend of highly anticipated concerts begin in Kilkenny tonight

The Marble City Music Festival Christmas Edition returns to St Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny City from tonight (Thursday), November 28 to Sunday, December 1.

See Kilkenny Concert Details Below:

Thursday, November 28: - Ailbhe McDonagh and Patrick Rafter will perform an evening of solo Bach including Bach Suite 1 and the Chaconne.

- Friday, November, 29: Chamber Orchestra (Camerata Rosa Musica), clarinettist Michel Lethiec and Patrick Rafter, will perform an epic evening of chamber music.

- Saturday, 30 November: Fiachra Garvey and I launch and perform our debut album launch with Label Rubicon Classics. 

- Sunday, December 1: A Family Christmas - with Claudia Boyle, the Rafter Family, the Kilkenny Choir and Patrick Rafter featuring; Home Alone, The Snowman on the programme.

Pick up a copy of our magazine 'Kilkenny Life' to read what Patrick Rafter has in store for his plans this Christmas.

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