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Podge Lane
Irish Singer-Songwriter Podge Lane returns home from the US to celebrate the release of his highly acclaimed 4th record "Less Of Me" with a headline show at the iconic St. Catherines Cultural Centre, Kinsale on March 6th, 2025.
Piatti Quartet
St Catherine’s Kinsale welcomes the Piatti Quartet from London for a very intimate and special evening of music.
For classical music lovers this is an experience not to be missed.
This one of a kind recital will feature pieces by Ravel, Barber, Shostakovich to name but a few. A truely magical experience in a venue renowned for it's acoustic qualities.
Mocuha featuring Karl Nesbitt
Cork based Mochua have established a reputation for quality live performance of trad instrumentals and unique interpretations of both traditional and contemporary folk songs with their virtuosic instrumentation and dynamic arrangements.
Mochua feature Kinsale native Tom Madden on Guitar/vocals and Monaghan born Regina McMullen on Fiddle/vocals. Joining Mochua on the night will be acclaimed Cork multi instrumentalist Karl Nesbitt.
Fiona Kennedy Presents Natural Woman
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy is set to captivate audiences with her bold new theatrical production, Natural Woman.
Song Bird - The Songs of Eva Cassidy
A seamless combination of folk, blues, jazz and gospel, now stand as beautiful, larger-than-life compositions. Think of a beautiful tapestry woven with vibrant colours—that’s the best way to describe the stunning voice of Niamh Strong.
Reggie’s Farm - 2026 Tour
Reggie has a brand-new show, and this time he’s a farmer!
Strap yourself in for laughs-out-loud as Cork’s favourite billionaire inherits a 700-acre farm and insults his way around rural Ireland.
Feel his pain as he tries to make friends with the bogmen (his words) and wonders why there are so many three-year-olds driving tractors. Watch him take advice from Kerry business guru Sean Mike Sean Mike O’Se-O’Se, who shows him how to charge visitors €10 euro to visit an inflatable Bronze Age Fort (€6.99 on Temu). Get his take on farmers markets, check shirts and barn-sex with a horsey woman from Clonmel. And find out if he’ll ever return to his 8.2-million-euro mansion on the Blackrock Road.
Frankie Gavin with Catherine McHugh
Lightning-fast reels, soulful airs, and witty storytelling into an unforgettable celebration of Irish music..
Leah Song of Rising Appalachia
Come join us for a special evening with Leah Song, the mesmerising voice behind Rising Appalachia. Get ready to be swept away by her soulful melodies and powerful lyrics.
Briana Corrigan
With a voice that “could melt icebergs at 50 paces” (VOX), Briana Corrigan of The Beautiful South has returned to the stage after a 10-year hiatus with a hugely successful and sold-out tours
The Fynches & Culture Kid
Kinsale Folk Fest presents 'The Fynches' & 'Culture Kid'
We’re proud to announce the first chapter in the journey of the Kinsale Folk Fest – an intimate winter series that brings world-class music to the heart of Kinsale.
Join us in the beautiful setting of St Catherine’s Cultural Centre for an evening with The Fynches – one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging folk acts. On the night, we will also be joined by the talented Culture Kid to open the evening blending intimate & honest lyricism with expansive & melodic soundscapes.
Fiona Bevan & Adam Beattie
Fiona Bevan is a multi-platinum Canadian-British singer-songwriter from Suffolk, with a delicate, passionate voice and Adam Beattie a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist who has just released his fifth solo album to critical acclaim.
Lost Sessions x Lemoncello
Lemoncello craft spellbinding songs that weave together elements of Irish folk, classical, and contemporary styles, rich music, poetic lyricism.
Blue Rose Code
Blue Rose Code come into 2025 with a fresh wind in their sails. The last year saw sparkling reviews in the national press for award winning album, 'Bright Circumstance'
Grapevvine: Clare Murphy — The Spanking Goddess and Other Discarded Tales
Astounding Irish storyteller Clare Murphy comes to Kinsale to perform The Spanking Goddess and Other Discarded Tales, a romp through the untold myths of the Celts.
An Evening with Wexford Festival Opera
Experience the enchanting performances by the renowned Wexford Festival Opera right here in our beautiful town. Get ready to be mesmerised by the talented artists and immerse yourself in the world of opera.
Leah Song of Rising Appalachia
Come join us for a special evening with Leah Song, the mesmerising voice behind Rising Appalachia. Get ready to be swept away by her soulful melodies and powerful lyrics.