At the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny City, national and international performances are curated to provide a diverse, year round programme for all ages. Visitors can choose from comedy, theatre, musical theatre, opera, dance, jazz, trad, classic rock and top class tribute acts.
- Grace
Family funGrace Grace, written by Jody O’Neill – and which had a successful premiere run at Baboró, Dublin Theatre Festival and Cork Midsummer Festival – tells the story of a girl who has a relationship with her father where no words are needed.
- The Whistlin' Donkeys
Arts and cultureThe Whistlin' Donkeys After a string of packed shows across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, The Whistlin’ Donkeys are back with their Irish Theatre Tour 2026.
- PATIENT:SOLDIER
Arts and culturePATIENT:SOLDIER Black Death, Spanish Flu, Cholera, the Grim Reaper’s greatest hits. Now it’s 2020, and there’s a new plague in town. Dr. Reaper takes the stage in this darkly funny, but always true story of an Irishman’s fight for life and love.
- Niall Bresling & the Polaris Quartet
Arts and cultureNiall Bresling & the Polaris Quartet Following a sold-out national run last year, Niall Breslin and The Polaris Quartet return this spring with a renewed series of performances across Ireland including Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny on Saturday 16 May 2026.
- Hay!
Family funHay! Farmer Geenie's new scarecrow doesn't want to stay stuck in the mud, he wants to spread his arms and fly like the birds.
- John B Keane's The Love Hungry Farmer
Arts and cultureJohn B Keane's The Love Hungry Farmer John Bosco McLaine is a man who has never lain down with a woman, but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life.
- Springsteen - A Tribute
Springsteen - A Tribute Calling all die-hard Springsteen fans! Get ready to ROCK with Europe’s Ultimate Bruce Springsteen Tribute Experience!







