Kilkenny Animated

3rd – 5th October 2025

Hosted by five-time Oscar ®nominated animation studio, Cartoon Saloon – whose 25th anniversary celebrations formed part of this year’s programme – BAFTA-winning Lighthouse Studios, and Schweppe Curtis Nunn Events, Kilkenny Animated is a celebration of the creativity and craft of animation, set against the backdrop of medieval Kilkenny in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Last year’s Kilkenny Animated Festival featured a stellar line-up including Disney legend, Glen Keane, and Beryl creator, Joanna Quinn.

What’s in store this year? You’ll have to wait and see!

KILKENNY ANIMATED

See you 3rd - 5th October 2025!

2022 PRESS RELEASE

About Us

The festival is hosted by five time Academy Award® nominated animation studio, Cartoon Saloon and award winning Lighthouse Studios and is set against and inspired by the backdrop of Kilkenny’s medieval streets and slipways at the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. Kilkenny Animated is the first festival of its kind in the world to bring together so many different aspects of visual storytelling for the enjoyment and appreciation of wider public audience.