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Kilkenny is the place to be this October Bank Holiday Weekend!

Join us in the heart of the medieval city for Savour Kilkenny, a celebration of food, flavour, and the Irish feast of Samhain. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kilkenny Castle, this much-loved food festival is back from October 24th–27th, 2025 with a feast of activities for food lovers of all ages.

Taste your way through the 100 stall Market, explore the Brewers & Distillers Marquee, and enjoy free live cookery demos from some of Ireland’s top chefs, rising culinary stars, and festival favourites!

In 2024, over 68,000 people filled the streets of Kilkenny to experience one of Ireland’s largest food festivals. 2025 promises to be even bigger! With unique dining events at local restaurants from Thursday 23rd October. Free Cookery demos; incredible street food and artisan producers from across Ireland and children’s entertainment on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October. Plus special events on Savour Monday, 27th October including: Health & Wellness talks and workshops, a CISE celebration of food and inclusion and Madra Monday!

It’s free to enter the Festival Quarter for cookery demos, family entertainment and the Savour Market, while dining events, drinks events and workshops are individually ticketed and priced.

It’s time to start planning your trip to Savour Kilkenny 2025. Dining, drinks and special event tickets are on sale now! Check out our programme and get booking!