| 1986 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship | |
| Champions: | Clara |
| Champions Captain: | Tom O'Shea |
| Count: | 1 |
| Runners-Up: | Ballyhale Shamrocks |
| Runners-Up Captain: | Mickey Kelly |
| Previous Year: | 1985 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1985 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1987 |
| Next Tournament: | 1987 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
The 1986 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 92nd staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board.
Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions.
Clara won the championship after a 3–10 to 4–05 defeat of Ballyhale Shamrocks in the final.[1] It was their first ever championship title.