Santa Truck at Yulefest Kilkenny 2026

About Santa Truck at Yulefest Kilkenny

Santa and Mrs Claus drive to Kilkenny on the lit-up Santa Truck on Saturday 12 December 2026, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, as part of Yulefest Kilkenny. Watch it pass, or go to its final stop, where children can climb aboard to see Santa’s Grotto inside the truck.

It’s free, with Santa’s helpers collecting donations (cash and card) for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. Entry is first come, first served, so expect to queue outside and dress for the weather. Follow @SantaTruck on Facebook to track the route.

Event Details

Location

More Santa experiences nearby

Santa's Magical Trail at Clanard Court HotelSponsored 4–21 Dec · Kildare · 43.4 kmBook tickets ↗

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Make a day of it

Family days out and playgrounds near this Santa experience.

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