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.
- 24 Hour Theatre Takeover
Summer24 Hour Theatre Takeover Join Watergate Theatre for an extraordinary theatrical experience and support Kilkenny Acquired Brain Injury Group in the 24-Hour Theatre Take Over!
- What Are You Afraid Of? by Peter Hanly
SummerWhat Are You Afraid Of? by Peter Hanly Rough Magic & Kilkenny Arts Festival present What Are You Afraid Of? by Peter Hanly at Watergate Theatre this summer.
- City as Character: Metropolis
SummerCity as Character: Metropolis Kilkenny Arts Festival presents City as Character: Metropolis at Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny on Sunday 17 August 2025.
- Where We Bury the Bones
SummerWhere We Bury the Bones A bone will never speak its secrets – but perhaps it can sing them. Created by multi-award-winners John McIlduff and Brian Irvine, Where We Bury the Bones is an intimate and challenging work of contemporary music theatre.
- Dear Zoo Live
SummerDear Zoo Live Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.
