Music & Nightlife

A Freewheelers Festival…Garth Brooks…Blues, Buskers and Brass—Entertainment for all the Family This Weekend in Waterford

July 6, 2023

Summer in the City celebrates with Waterford Freewheelers Festival and there’s a host of DJ’s, bands and activities to celebrate the weekend in style. There’s even a Garth Brooks tribute band, so if you’re a Garth and country music fan, you won’t want to miss it! Here’s your list of entertainment from Friday to Sunday.

Summer in the City and More to Look Forward to This Weekend in Waterford

June 23, 2023

An evening remembering Des Manahan, Summer in the City and a free film from Waterford-based film-making group Red Lead Productions–all this and more lined up for the weekend.

What’s on in Waterford: Live Music Highlights for This Weekend

June 14, 2023

The summer just keeps on giving in Waterford with live music to beat the band! Get ready for another weekend of class acts…from DJ’s to bands to jazz. Bring on the sun and some top musical talent.

What’s on in Waterford: 7 Events Not to Miss This Weekend…

June 8, 2023

Summer kicked off with a bang last weekend with the start of Summer in the City and the fourth annual Déise Pride festival. Lucky for us, there’s lots more to look forward to over the next few months. Here are some of the events you should check out this weekend.

Capturing the Rainbow: Pride Weekend 2023 in Waterford

June 6, 2023

A great weekend in Waterford! Our city was bursting at the seams with all the colours of the rainbow, a true testament to our spirit of diversity and unity. The Pride launch at the Waterford Gallery of Art was a top-notch affair, setting the tone for a weekend of celebrations and love. This was no […]

Summer in the City is Back so Let’s Meet on O’Connell Street!

June 2, 2023

This weekend, Waterford comes alive with the sound of music as Summer in the City begins and Pride of the Déise takes place.

This Saturday, Join the Philly Fair at Trade and Phil Grimes Pub for Music, Crafts and Craic

May 31, 2023

Trade Coffee and Phil Grimes pub have teamed up for an extended Philly Fair to celebrate the sunny bank holiday weekend this Saturday.

Pride of the Déise Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Solidarity and Joy in Waterford City this June Bank Holiday Weekend

May 24, 2023

Get ready for a host of festivities and entertainment this June Bank Holiday weekend (June 2 to 5) in Waterford when Pride of the Déise, a volunteer-led community organisation based in the city, will host its fourth annual event in celebration of solidarity and joy for the LGBTQIA+ community in the South East.

Music, Art, Culture and Comedy—What’s on in Waterford This Month

April 13, 2023

Celebrated musicians, comedy, up and coming artists and Japanese films…there’s a lot on around the city between now and the end of April. Here are some highlights…

Waterford FYI—New Look, New Link…Still for Locals

March 14, 2023

This week, Waterford FYI has rebranded its overall look and logo to make the website more impactful and has also changed the url to make it quintessentially Irish and easier to remember with .ie in its new link (https://wfyi.ie).

St. Patrick’s Weekend Music and Event Guide—The Complete Line-Up

March 10, 2023

The entertainment for the run up to St. Patrick’s Day and the two days following sees a jam-packed line-up of entertainment and music—the full schedule caters to all the family. The live music kicks off on March 16 on the Cultural Quarter Stage (O’Connell Street) from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Get Ready for the “Best of Waterford” This St. Patrick’s Day

February 27, 2023

Waterford City is gearing up to mark the St. Patrick’s Day period in style this year with three packed days of craic agus ceol, live entertainment, music and tradition will take place from March 17th to March 19th alongside the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade.