Waterford is home to a diverse range of music venues, from traditional Irish pubs to modern nightclubs. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away to the latest chart-toppers, enjoy a pint of Guinness while listening to traditional Irish music, or catch a live gig by up-and-coming local bands, Waterford has something for everyone.
With only a few weeks left of Winterval, here’s a handy itinerary to make the most of Ireland’s largest Christmas Festival before it’s all over on December 23.
From puppet shows to orchestras and live music…there is a host of theatre and choral events to enjoy throughout Winterval this year. Below are some of the performances not to be missed.
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of the arts as the Imagine Arts Festival 2023 returns to captivate imaginations from tomorrow, October 24, and running through Sunday, October 29…all around Waterford City. Under the visionary leadership of Festival Director, Sinéad Dunphy, this year’s programme ushers in a new era of artistic exploration and innovation.
Attendees at Waterford’s Harvest Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (September 8 to 10) can get ready to bop til you drop as Broad Street will be alive with the sound of music. Programmed by WAMA’s Trevor Darmody, local artists will take centre stage every day throughout the festival.
Just as the sun is finally coming out and it’s already the end of the summer. But there’s one final weekend to get out and enjoy some live music all around the city and coast. Summer in the City exits with a bang with bands and DJ’s lined up from the Apple Market to O’Connell Street. Plus, Havenstock—The Haven Hotel’s small music festival—is on all weekend, starting with a George Michael tribute act tonight and ending on Sunday with a double bill of Queen and Guns and Roses tribute bands. Rock on…
With only two more weekends of Summer in the City, the beat goes on all around town. O’Connell Street hosts a Ska Weekend…Waterford Walls closes its 2023 festival with some brilliant music at the Forum Festival Hub…and the races are on in Tramore so the Vic is providing a great line-up with the Strobes, Renegades and Fuse Trio.
After the buzz of Spraoi and All Together Now last weekend, let’s keep the party rolling in Waterford for even more events and live music to look forward to this weekend. WLR/Sanofi Waterford Music Week Showcase, in association with Summer in the City, will host Backroad Smoker’s Club, Cal Pacino, 2Time Charlie, Conor Clancy, Big Yellow Jacket, Yung Shakur, Sara Lou, Shane Barry and One Morning in August on O’Connell Street from 1 p.m. on Saturday.
The countdown is well and truly on for All Together Now 2023 on the 3,000-acre site at the stunning Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw. The festival, set across natural amphitheaters, rolling lawns, gentle hills, and hidden forests takes place this weekend.
Ireland’s premiere street arts fiesta, Spraoi International Street Arts Festival featuring performers from around the world, will transform Waterford streets and squares into outdoor stages on August 4th, 5th and 6th.
Once again Summer in the City delivers with a brilliant line-up of live music and entertainment this weekend. From brass and blues to DJ sets, dance classes and history tours, there’s something for everyone, young and old, all around the city. Get in…
Thank Funk it’s the weekend! From live music to markets and dark history tours, here’s everything that’s on for Summer in the City from Friday to Sunday.
Starting on July 14 and running every Friday evening until August 25, Garter Lane’s Courtyard Sounds will take place in their covered courtyard from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.