What's on in Co. Waterford

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32.50

The former Walking on Cars frontman on his solo tour.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €36.50

Folk icon Ralph McTell plays his farewell tour.

📍 Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25 / €23 + booking fee

Blue Raincoat Theatre Company stage Brecht's Mother Courage.

📍 Broad Street & John Roberts Square, Waterford · 🕒 5:30pm · 💶 Free

The Mayor and Santa switch on the city lights at 6pm to open Winterval, with entertainment from 5:30pm.

📍 John Roberts Square, Arundel Square, Georges Street & O'Connell Street, Waterford · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Winterval's traditional Christmas market of craft and food stalls, open Thu/Fri 2pm–8pm and Sat/Sun 11am–8pm.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €27.50

Comedian Bernard Casey brings his stand-up show Cute Hoorism to the Theatre Royal.

📍 Waterford Cultural Quarter (WCQ), O'Connell Street, Waterford · 🕒 4pm · 💶 €15
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Family-friendly festive craft workshops on Winterval dates.

📍 New Street Gardens, Waterford · 🕒 4:30pm · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A light-filled fairylight garden open on Winterval evenings.

📍 Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Waterford · 💶 Adult €23, under 16s free with an adult
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A children's Christmas trail through the Medieval Museum on Winterval dates.

📍 The Reg, Bailey's New Street, Waterford · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Sat 19 Dec

Free festive screenings of Home Alone on Winterval weekends.

📍 Merchants Quay, Waterford
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

The big wheel returns to the quay for Winterval, pay as you go.

📍 Arundel Square, Waterford · 💶 Free entry (gingerbread workshops €15)
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A Polish Christmas village with traditions, food and gingerbread cookie workshops.

📍 Bishop's Palace, Waterford · 💶 Adult €10, children free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

The Bishop's Palace gets a Victorian Christmas makeover for Winterval.

📍 City Square Shopping Centre, Waterford · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Find the 12 Viking Elves hidden around City Square.

📍 John Roberts Square, Waterford
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Fairground rides including a helter skelter and vintage carousel throughout Winterval.

📍 Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford · 🕒 5pm · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A Christmas light show in Cathedral Square each Winterval evening.

📍 The Quay, Waterford · 💶 From €18 child, €20 adult (plus €1.50 booking fee)
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

An outdoor ice rink on the Quay for Winterval.

📍 John Roberts Square, Waterford · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Free family photo orienteering from the information station by the carousel.

📍 The Apple Market, Waterford · 🕒 5pm · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Post your letter to the North Pole at the giant Winterval disco postbox.

📍 The Apple Market, Waterford · 🕒 3pm · 💶 €6
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A virtual reality sleigh ride through the North Pole.

📍 Michael Street, Waterford · 🕒 4pm · 💶 €2
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

An indoor inflatable snowball-fight dome near the Gingerbread House.

📍 William Wallace Plaza, Parade Quay, Waterford · 🕒 11am · 💶 €60
⏳ Runs until Sat 19 Dec

A food and history walking tour of Waterford.

📍 House of Waterford, The Chapel on collegue street & online, Waterford · 🕒 10am · 💶 5-10 euros
⏳ Runs until Sat 21 Nov

Celebrating its 20th edition in 2026, the Waterford International Film Festival showcases independent cinema from Ireland and around the world. Featuring a diverse selection of short films, documentaries, Irish-language films, photography and screenwriting, the festival presents live screenings in Waterford alongside an online programme, celebrating emerging talent, creativity and the art of filmmaking.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32.50

Classic rock show Rock Rising plays the Theatre Royal.

📍 Waterford Cultural Quarter (WCQ), O'Connell Street, Waterford · 🕒 11am · 💶 €10
⏳ Runs until Tue 22 Dec

Christmas Lego building workshops for children on selected Winterval dates.

📍 Gladstone Street, Waterford · 💶 €5
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A mini train ride around the city from the Gladstone Street depot.

📍 The Apple Market, Waterford · 🕒 1pm · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

Live community performances at the Apple Market on Winterval weekends.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €12 - €19

Quintessence Theatre, in association with An Táin Arts Centre, presents an original play about a child's life in the Irish foster care system (ages 12+).

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €34
⏳ Runs until Sat 21 Nov

ABBA Forever's Christmas party show packed with the band's greatest hits.

📍 Garter Lane Theatre, O'Connell Street, Waterford · 🕒 10am · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Tue 22 Dec

A Christmas craft fair on selected Winterval dates (Sundays from noon).

📍 Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €15 (+booking fee)

A cinema screening of the National Theatre Live recording of Peter Morgan's play about Queen Elizabeth II and her prime ministers.

📍 Garter Lane Studios, 5 O'Connell Street, Waterford · 🕒 12pm · 💶 €40 per parent with up to 2 children (€15 extra person)

A family session painting pottery Christmas ornaments, at 12pm and 1:30pm.

📍 City Hall (Large Room), The Mall, Waterford · 🕒 10am · 💶 €8
⏳ Runs until Sun 20 Dec

A festive family activity on selected Winterval dates.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €29.50–€32.50

Irish National Opera presents Smetana's comic opera, sung in English with surtitles.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €27.50
⏳ Runs until Fri 27 Nov

The comedy trio try out brand-new sketches ahead of their world tour.

📍 Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium, Waterford · 🕒 7pm · 💶 From €35pp (finger-food package, groups of 10+)

Christmas party night with racing, festive food packages and a DJ after racing (further dates in December).

📍 Bolton Street Car Park, Waterford · 🕒 4pm · 💶 Free

Emergency services vehicles parade through the city centre before a family showcase at Bolton Street Car Park.

📍 Granville Hotel, Meaghers Quay, Waterford · 🕒 3pm · 💶 €37
⏳ Runs until Sun 29 Nov

Adults-only festive afternoon tea in aid of SOLAS Cancer Support Centre.

📍 Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford · 🕒 11am · 💶 Free

Waterford bell ringers and visiting change ringers fill the city with festive bells.

📍 Adelphi Quay (beside the Tower Hotel), Waterford · 💶 From €26
⏳ Runs until Sun 20 Dec

Festive 75-minute Santa and Winterval Wonderland mini-cruises on the River Suir on selected dates, booking essential.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €11 - €16

A sensory-friendly performance of the Waterford Panto, booked in person at the box office only.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 💶 €20 – €24.50
⏳ Runs until Wed 30 Dec

Waterford Panto Society present Sleeping Beauty, with matinee and evening shows.

📍 Fitzwilton Hotel, Waterford · 💶 €55 per person

Shared Christmas party night with drinks reception, four-course festive menu in the Bistro and a DJ (also 11, 12 and 18 December).

📍 Park Hotel Dungarvan, Dungarvan

Christmas party night with sparkling wine on arrival, four-course festive menu, live band Little Creatures and late DJ (also 11, 12 and 19 December).

📍 Georges Street, Arundel Square and Viking Triangle, Waterford · 🕒 5pm · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Sun 20 Dec

Traditional carolers stroll the city on 5, 12, 19 and 20 December.

📍 St John's Church, Parnell Street, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €27 adult, €25 student/OAP/unwaged/under 12 (incl. booking fee)

A Winterval performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio.

📍 The Quay and Bolton Street Car Park, Waterford · 🕒 6pm · 💶 Free

A festive truck and tractor parade on the Quay in aid of Tinteán Housing.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €10

Shakespeare Squared screen the 1996 film with a short introduction.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €42.50

Phil Coulter plays highlights from his 60-year career at the Theatre Royal.

📍 Bishop's Palace, Waterford · 🕒 11am · 💶 €10
⏳ Runs until Thu 10 Dec

A festive calligraphy workshop inspired by historic manuscripts.

📍 Hanover Street, Waterford · 🕒 7:15pm · 💶 Free (booking essential)

A festive city-centre group cycle.

📍 Park Road (beside the People's Park), Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €35 plus booking fee

Blindboy brings his live show to Winterval.

📍 Theatre Royal, Waterford · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25
⏳ Runs until Tue 15 Dec

Glenn Murphy and guests sing Christmas classics over two nights.