AWAKEN Conference: Youth and Young Adults Night

What to Expect

AWAKEN is a four hour evening gathering at Kilkenny Community Church aimed at teenagers and young adults aged 15 and over. The organisers describe it as a chance to “step out of routine, think about life and direction, and explore questions of faith in a real and personal way.” The programme mixes worship, personal testimonies, food and fellowship with games, so it has more of a social evening’s pace than a formal service, while staying rooted in the church’s teaching and prayer life. Doors open at 6pm and the night runs through to 10pm, giving plenty of time for the different elements without feeling rushed.

This is the kind of events-character faith gathering that sits outside the routine weekly Mass or service slot: a one-off evening built around testimony and worship rather than a standard liturgy, aimed squarely at drawing in a younger congregation who might not otherwise attend a midweek church event. Complimentary food is provided throughout, which the organisers frame as part of the fellowship rather than an add-on.

Good to Know

• Date and time: Friday 21 August 2026, 6pm to 10pm (doors from 6pm).
• Venue: Kilkenny Community Church, 17 Irishtown, Kilkenny City.
• Audience: aimed at ages 15 and older; younger teens should check with the organisers first.
• Food is complimentary and provided across the evening.
• Booking is through the Eventbrite listing; check that page for the latest price and availability, as no fixed ticket price was published on the general listing.
• This is a one-off evening event rather than a recurring weekly series.

Getting There

Irishtown runs through Kilkenny city centre, within easy walking distance of the main shopping streets and close to the usual city centre car parks. Local buses serving Kilkenny city stop within a short walk of the venue.