Change of Venue

It is with great disappointment that Dysart Festival will no longer take place as scheduled at Dysart Castle.

The festival will go ahead on August 9 and 10 but at a new location in the heart of Kilkenny City at The Kilford Arms Hotel on John Street. The event will take place across two areas of the hotel including the main stage at Club 51, the largest nightclub in Kilkenny and O'Faolains bar with its 16th Century Church interior.

The only two headliners no longer performing at the Festival are Katherine Jenkins and Jools Holland, and ticket prices have been now been slashed to €40 per day. Current ticket holders can now either bring a friend for one of the days or attend both days themselves. One Dysart Ticket is equal to two Kilford Arms Ticket that can be used for either day.

Ticketholders who did not attend the event may avail of a refund after the event from Friday 15th of August at point of purchase, where applicable. Up to 28 Days after the event should be allowed for the completion of refunds, due to the volume of administration involved. Dysart Festival would like to thank all of our customers for their patience.

We extend our apologies to all those who bought tickets and to all the artists, sponsors and partners involved.

The lineup for the event is now as follows:

Saturday

Doors Open: 2pm

In Concert Main Stage:
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Gemma Hayes

Club Stage:
Clive Barnes
Ham Sandwich
Hoarsebox
Dirty Epics
Luan Parle

Inside:
Laughter Lounge Comedy afternoon

DJs:
Cleveland Mike
Sean B Doyle
Slippery People (Bugged Out!)

Sunday

Doors Open: 1.30pm

In Concert Main Stage:
The Republic of Loose
John Martyn

Club Stage:
Cathy Davey
Dali
Prison Love
Myp Et Jeep
Tucan

Inside:
All Ireland Hurling Semi Final
Laughter Lounge Comedy afternoon

DJ's:
The Orb
Nuno Dos Santos
MisWhite
Sen-C