The 2013 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship is the 119th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment in 1887.

The championship began on 14 September 2013 and ended on 27 October 2013.

Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the semi-final stage.

[1][2] Clara won the title, following a 1–15 to 2–10 defeat of Carrickshock in the final.

[3] Promoted from the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship Relegated to the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship