Music+Nightlife

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.

Beat the Blues Minus the Booze with Music, Performance and Film

Jan 10, 2023 3:25pm

Feeling the need to get out this month to beat the blues, but sick of the thought of eating and...

Rock the Last Three Days of Winterval at the Main Stage

Dec 20, 2022 5:07pm

Time flies! We're heading into the last three days of Winterval's 10th year, and what a festival it has been....

8 Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Kids and Teenagers

Dec 7, 2022 11:45am

Forget about the stress of shopping for kids’ toys and clothes at the big stores and make your experience more...

Street Entertainers, Live Music and a Disco for the Kiddies—Here’s What to Look Forward to This Weekend on Winterval’s Main Stage

Dec 2, 2022 12:01pm

The weather is looking good for the weekend and the Winterval Main stage on O’Connell Street will be jam packed...

Winterval Week 3: The Magic of Christmas Continues…

Nov 30, 2022 9:33pm

A winter wonderland cruise, Santa meets your furry friend and a festive market—it’s definitely beginning to look a lot like...

A Talking Postbox, Ice Skating and a Festive Circus…All This and More at Winterval This Weekend

Nov 25, 2022 5:46pm

A full Winterval Festival programme of events is on offer on the streets and at venues across the city from...

The Late Late Toy Show 2022 is on Tonight!!

Nov 25, 2022 3:16pm

Tonight, Ryan Tubridy, Dorothy, Toto and a whole host of munchkins are off to see the Wizard in what is...

Support a Waterford Festive Fundraiser in Aid of a Very Good Cause!

Nov 23, 2022 2:59pm

Come along to support two very worthy causes and enjoy a Christmas Concert hosted and held by Ad Hoc Chorale...

Your Weekend’s Sorted at Winterval

Nov 23, 2022 9:00am

There’s something for everyone at the weekends during Winterval so bookmark these fun, free events—suitable for little kids and big...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Nov 17, 2022 10:00am

Winterval launches this Friday with a Christmas parade, so get yourself and all the family into town to see Santa...

O’Connell Street Stage Set to Rock During Winterval

Nov 11, 2022 8:16am

Winterval’s Main Stage on O’Connell Street is the place to be for live music. The street will be fully pedestrianised...

Recap Day 6: Art, Folk, Sea Shanties and a DJ Set—The Final Day of Imagine Was Sublime

Oct 31, 2022 8:53pm

There’s a touch of FOMO here today with the end of what has been a brilliant week of culture, history,...

Stay in the Loop

Waterford.fyi is a new online website for Waterford City that aims to showcase the sights, sounds and hidden gems that make us proud to live in the Deise. Soak up the city’s nightlife, culture, and history or take in the beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches & mountains. Drop into some of its great restaurants & pubs. There is always something on.

At Waterford.fyi, we want to let everyone know what makes Waterford so special and why it’s so dear to those that live here. The city and county has so much to offer its natives and its visitors so let’s show everyone why they should come.