SEK ROOTS FESTIVAL
Celebrate Kilkenny Roots at Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny
Original music, great atmosphere, and a festival weekend in the heart of Kilkenny.
As a main sponsor of Kilkenny Roots Festival 2026, Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny is proud to welcome festivalgoers for three free live gigs in The Barrel Yard across the festival weekend.
Live Music at The Barrel Yard
Friday 1 May – Grey DeLisle & The Blue-Ribbon Boys (USA), 5pm
Saturday 2 May – The Equatorial Group (UK), 5pm
Sunday 3 May – Satellite Inn (Italy), 5pm
A full bar will be open throughout the weekend, serving Smithwick’s on tap, low-alcohol options and non-alcoholic alternatives.
Festival goers can also enjoy 20% off adult admissions to our Signature Smithwick’s Tour with promo code ROOTS20. Valid from 30 April to 7 May 2026, bookable from 1 April 2026, maximum of two tickets per booking. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
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