Toil and Trouble Click here to view the programme & book tickets

Set against the backdrop of Ireland's Home of Halloween, Toil & Trouble brings a spellbinding programme of events inspired by Kilkenny's storied past. Inspired by the tale of Alice Kyteler and the Kilkenny Witch Trials of 1324, the festival celebrates the city's unique folklore, medieval history and storytelling traditions. Kilkenny’s Toil and Trouble: 2026 Programme out now! Check out the events happening during this year’s Home of Halloween.