Kilkenomics Festival

Kilkenomics

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Arts & CultureKilkenny
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts hybrid format, comedians moderating and
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Kilkenomics Festival in Kilkenny

Kilkenomics, founded in 2010 by David McWilliams and John Evoy in the wake of Ireland's financial crash, runs every November in Kilkenny, staging panel discussions where economists and comedians share the stage to debate economic and current affairs topics. Panel sessions pairing professional economists with stand-up comedians debate global and Irish economic topics across Kilkenny's pubs, hotels and theatres each November weekend.

Kilkenomics pairs comedians with economists on the same stage, a format founded in 2010 by economic commentator David McWilliams and promoter John Evoy in the aftermath of Ireland's financial crash, when public appetite for making sense of economics through humour was unusually high.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its hybrid format, comedians moderating and interrogating serious economists on the same panel rather than either performing separately, is unusual among festivals worldwide and is the feature it is specifically known for

02

The mystery stays covered

Comedians are given genuine authority to challenge and interrupt economist panellists mid-discussion, a structural choice that has occasionally produced sharper, more candid answers than a standard moderated economics panel would draw out

03

The city starts moving

Recordings of some sessions later circulate publicly, extending the format's reach well past the festival weekend itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The comedian-economist paired panel format has been the festival's consistent structure since its 2010 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Getting to Kilkenomics Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.

What to wear

Casual, no dress code for panel sessions.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kilkenny.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map52.65 N, 7.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportGetting to Kilkenomics Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Kilkenny.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kilkenomics Festival?

Kilkenomics Festival is listed for November · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kilkenomics Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kilkenny, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLkilkenomics.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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