MAYhem is a brand-new comedy festival running right through May in Kilkenny — a natural (and probably long overdue) next step after more than 30 years of Cat Laughs. We’re really excited to get this up and running. People always say the festival is over too quickly, so this is about stretching that feeling out: more nights, more shows, and something happening every evening across six fantastic venues in the city centre.

It’s all stand-up — a mix of familiar names and brilliant new voices — playing in intimate rooms across Kilkenny, where comedy is always at its best. No big plan needed. Drop in after work, grab a pint, and catch a show. Come once, come a few times, or just see where the month takes you.

Kilkenny audiences are famous for a reason, and there’s nowhere better to experience live comedy. MAYhem simply gives that energy more room to breathe. And thanks to the support of Kilkenny County Council, there are no booking fees — just great value, every day in May!