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Events in Waterford

10 events at a venue inside Waterford, each listed by organisers and Fáilte Ireland. Where an event is ticketed the link goes to whoever the organiser says sells them, and the journey there is worked out from wherever you are starting.

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  • LiteratureFree entry

    The Lit Festival

    9 to 11 October 2026

    Waterford, Waterford, County Waterford

    Young people curate a Waterford festival of writing, reading and creative participation.

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  • FamilyTicketed

    Children's Halloween Workshop

    26 to 30 October 2026

    Waterford Treasures: Irish Wake Museum, Waterford, County Waterford

    Children make folklore-inspired Halloween masks at the Irish Wake Museum.

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  • SeasonalFree and ticketed parts

    Winterval 2026

    13 November to 23 December 2026

    Arundel Square, Waterford, County Waterford

    Waterford's Christmas festival, on at weekends from the middle of November to a couple of days before Christmas.

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  • FamilyIncluded with admission

    Children's Christmas Trail

    13 November to 24 December 2026

    Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum, Waterford, County Waterford

    A clue trail links Waterford’s museums through the origins of Christmas customs.

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  • HeritageTicketed

    Victorian Christmas

    1 to 31 December 2026

    Waterford Treasures: The Bishop's Palace, Waterford, County Waterford

    A costumed housekeeper guides visitors through a seasonal version of the Bishop’s Palace tour.

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  • ArtsTicketed

    Christmas Calligraphy Workshop

    8 to 10 December 2026

    Waterford Treasures: The Bishop's Palace, Waterford, County Waterford

    Rosemary Ryan teaches calligraphy through Christmas cards, tags and keepsakes.

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  • ArtsFree entry

    Spraoi 2027

    30 July to 1 August 2027

    Waterford city streets and public spaces, County Waterford

    The 2027 festival dates are announced. The detailed performance schedule and parade arrangements need to be read from the programme for that edition.

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