1983 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship

The 1983 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 89th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board.

Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions.

Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship after a 2–14 to 1–08 defeat of James Stephens in the final. It was their fifth championship title overall and their second title in succession.