United States securities and exchange commission logo May 29, 2020 Sanj K. Patel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. 100 Hayden Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 Re: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed May 21, 2020 File No. 333-238585 Dear Mr. Patel: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Abby Adams at (202) 551-6902 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences