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06 Sept 2025

Finbar Wright returns for 25th anniversary concert at Watergate, Kilkenny

Cork singer performed on opening night of Watergate 25 years ago

Wright man for the job

Finbar Wright is set to wow audiences at Watergate 25th anniversary bash

The Watergate will celebrate the theatre’s 25th anniversary with a Gala Concert on Friday, November 16.
RTE’s Mary Kennedy will MC on the night and Finbar Wright will make a special guest appearance.
Finbar performed at the opening concert for the theatre back in 1993.
The programme for the night includes groups who have performed on the Watergate stage over the last quarter of a century, including: Stagedoor Academy, Dancewise Academy, Kilkenny Academy of Dance, Jesters Stage Academy, Watergate Productions, Kilkenny Musical Society, Seanchai Jim Maher, St. Canice’s School Orchestra and Barnstorm Theatre Company to name just a few.
The night will commence with a wine reception.

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