Dive into Waterford’s Creative Spirit at Imagine Arts Festival 2025
Waterford Set to Sparkle with Imagine Arts Festival 2025
Waterford is gearing up for a creative explosion this October with the return of Imagine Arts Festival 2025. With nearly 40 events lined up across theater, music, dance, and visual art, there’s something for everyone to enjoy from October 21st to 26th.
Headline Act: Phil Christie
This year, the spotlight is on musician Phil Christie (The Bonk), who will debut a groundbreaking piece at Garter Lane on Sunday, October 26th, at 8 PM. Expect a mesmerizing blend of groove, rhythm, and improvisation.
Festival Highlights
- Word Against the Word by Keith Dunphy
- Festival Residency featuring Ksenia Parkhatskaya & David Duffy
- The captivating Shadow Lands multidisciplinary theater piece
- Installations by Molly Buí Hennessy and Waiting Space
Family Fun and Free Events
Many events are free and family-friendly. Check out the full lineup at Imagine Arts Festival Programme. Follow us on @imagineartsfestival_ and @imaginewaterford for updates and sneak peeks.
Festival Venues and Events
Waterford will be buzzing with creativity at venues like Garter Lane Arts Centre, Theatre Royal, Medieval Museum, and St. Patrick’s Gateway.
- Residency Showcase at St. Patrick’s Gateway on Saturday, October 25th, at 6:00 PM
- Shadow Lands performances at the Medieval Museum
- Engaging installations and exhibitions at the Festival Hub on Michael Street
From Music to Multidisciplinary Arts
Don’t miss the music trio Shauna Mullin, Alan Colfer & Damien McGeehan and the lively Legendary Dead Pub Trail. For theater lovers, GasWorks Productions and Wandering Stories Theatre are must-sees.
Family Workshops and Shows
- Circusful & Waterford Youth Arts – Same Difference at Theatre Royal
- Interactive workshop Let’s Create a Story! with Niamh Donnellan
- Gameshow fun with Big Blaa Little Blaa All-Stars at Tower Hotel
Exhibitions and Art Installations
- Emily A Thompson’s Exhibition of Wool Paintings
- Isa Studio Photography’s Where Dreams Are Born
- Retro 40: On a Night Like This by Eoin Ronayne
- James Hughes’ The Decoration of Absence at Index Gallery
- Fern Wright’s Lichen at Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre
Join the Creative Celebration
Dates: October 21-26, 2025
Venues: Various locations across Waterford
Tickets & Info: Imagine Arts Festival Programme
Contact: imaginefestmanager@gmail.com
Social: @imagineartsfestival_ | @imaginewaterford