# Festivals in Waterford | Cultural Events & Fairs - **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in Waterford. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Waterford - **Event Name**: Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2026 - **Description**: Blackwater Valley Opera Festival takes place from 26 May to 1 June 2026 with opera, recitals, concerts and education events across Waterford and Cork. St Carthage’s Cathedral will host a key part of the 2026 programme, including operas: Handel’s Acis and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/blackwater-valley-opera-festival-2026/200029789466937 - **Venue**: North Mall, Lismore, Ireland P51 CP46 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81NmY1YTU1OTY5MGE2MjkyZDg2MDU5NjA3ZWMzODVjMjg4ODk3NzEyNjRmMTk3NGQ5ZTYwOGI1NmYzMWMyMTZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kYzA1MDMxMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTI1NDc3Mg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, concerts, bank-holiday, holiday - **Event Name**: DWYWT's Live at Haven Fest 2026 - **Description**: We're delighted to be part of this super festival at The Haven Hotel along with a super line up!!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/dwywts-live-at-haven-fest-2026/200029861364441 - **Venue**: The Haven Hotel Dunmore East - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wOWY4MjRmMDE3ZWY5YTIxY2E4OGJjOTNjNTNlOTZjNDkwOTdhOTEwNTlhZDBkNmNiOTI2N2EzNWUxOGU4MWM2LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMyZDRhNzMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzUyMDcxNTg.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: BVOF Open Air - Opening Ceremony Lismore - **Description**: To celebrate our 2026 festival, we are continuing to offer free BVOF Open Air recitals across both Cork and Waterford counties – in Youghal, Castlemartyr, Lismore and Dungarvan. Outdoor events are weather dependent – updates will be communicated via emai - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue May 26 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/bvof-open-air-opening-ceremony-lismore/200029789467037 - **Venue**: Millennium Park Lismore Waterford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zNGZjNTBlN2U2MTg0NDE5NmY2ZjdlMDllYTAyZmE1MTg4MzE1ZDQzMDhkZDJmN2M0N2ViNGNlNGYwYmNlYzBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kYzA1MDMxMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDc5MTgxNA.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: The Waterford Record Fair - **Description**: Back for our first event in Waterford for 2026! Traders in Vinyl and CDs from around the country gather in Waterford City Centre for a celebration of all musical genres. Free entry and family friendly! www.irishrecordfairs.com - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 87 - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/the-waterford-record-fair/200029746541842 - **Venue**: Treacys Hotel Waterford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81N2ExMDA2M2EyYjE0ZTljOGQxZmMyMzdiMDE2ZDg3NzMzMWRmMjg3ODFmNzc5MjJkMzBjOWQ3YmYyMWNiMmNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1Ni1kY2RjZGJkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE1MDA5Mg.avif - **Categories**: live-music - **Event Name**: Waterford Clothes Swap - **Description**: Clothes Swap - Refresh your wardrobe and find something new to you!About this EventEurope Direct Waterford, Waterford Council's Climate Action Team and Waterford Libraries are coming together to organise a Clothes Swap on - **Date**: Wed Apr 15 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Apr 15 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/waterford-clothes-swap/100001984822972942 - **Venue**: Waterford City and County Libraries Central Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjgzYWIwNWNkODgxZDdkZWI4N2ZhMmZiNzY5Zjg1Nzc2MDU5YmY4ZWIxMDk0MGJlZWU2NzYwMGFkYjQ4OGNmZS1yaW1nLXc5MjQtaDUwOS1kYzkzNjI0NS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ0NTgzNzA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Robert Boyle Summer School 2026 - **Description**: A weekend for adults interested in exploring the role of science in our culture. Topic: Mind and MatterAbout this EventThe Summer School is a weekend event for adults interested in exploring the role of science in our cul - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/robert-boyle-summer-school-2026/100001981338115640 - **Venue**: Waterford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iNGIzNGZkNmIxMTdhYmY4YzUzOTM0Zjg2MTA4NTc3YTMzYzBkZGExYzM3ZWZkNDY0YTkxNTJiODYzNjVhZDMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njk1MjM0MTM.avif - **Price**: EUR 119 - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: HEAT WAVE 2026 - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsDave Lofts has 2 upcoming events.Moncrieff has 1 upcoming events.Qween has 7 upcoming events. - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/heat-wave-2026/210003593240509 - **Venue**: RSC Waterford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jZWM2MjlkOTc1YzhlYjRmZGViM2U4Y2RhYTk1ZGJiODg2NWUxYmEyZmM3YzMxNzUxMTczZmIxMDA4NzVmNTI1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2FjNzc0Ni1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4NDgzMDI.avif ## Trending Events in Waterford - **Event Name**: Club 30+ : WATERFORD (The Reg) - **Description**: WATERFORD....WE ARE BACK BABY!!!After an incredible event last year in Waterford, we are back yet again! However, this time we are in a whole NEW VENUE!!!Join us for an exciting early evening clu - **Venue**: The Reg - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb699333d3984a7.jpg - **Event Name**: One Night of Adele - Live in Waterford - **Description**: Adele fans, get ready! The UK’s No.1 Adele tribute, starring The Voice UK finalist Naomi Johnson, is returning to Ireland on Saturday 6th June, for a spectacular show. One Night of Adele is more than just a tribute—it’s an experience, capturing the magic, - **Venue**: The Mall, Waterford, Ireland - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a5791200be704cca08baaaa639a280c792facb30f19df5fa414d89ab2f02b20f-rimg-w800-h600-dc161517-gmir?v=1775332861 - **Event Name**: WATERFORD | May the Fourth Be With You - A Star Wars Spectacular - **Description**: May the Fourth Be With You! The RTÉ Concert Orchestra brings their Star Wars celebration to Limerick, Waterford and Dublin, conducted by Stephen Bell, who himself played Horn on two of the Star Wars films with John Williams. Join us for a programme of in - **Venue**: SETU Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2e092e06bebbfd207fb3712498e1fec503086a55b09bf683d88e50808416fd96-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020101-gmir?v=1774917518 - **Event Name**: A Star Wars Spectacular with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra - **Description**: May the Fourth Be With You – A Star Wars Spectacular with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra May the Fourth Be With You! The RTÉ Concert Orchestra brings their Star Wars celebration to Waterford, conducted by Stephen Bell, who himself played Horn on two of the St - **Venue**: SETU Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c1460cfd0c15abb0ea580e8232a8c59c0b55cb0b51a8eec4bc234ca98be495e6-rimg-w851-h315-dc030304-gmir?v=1774701014 - **Event Name**: Gavin James in Dunmore East - **Description**: 🎤 Join Gavin James LIVE at The Haven Hotel on Saturday, June 27, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Gavin James is coming to The Haven Hotel on Saturday, June 27, 2026 - **Venue**: The Haven Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ecd345f0-f0f8-11f0-bb50-63c7d2db19a9-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8eaec-gmir.webp?v=1768361236 - **Event Name**: SBS Presents: Jake Fitz - **Description**: SBS Presents: Jake Fitz. Omni Head Honcho, Jake Fitz makes his Waterford Debut with us This Easter Bank Holiday Sunday.About this EventSBS Presents: Jake FitzOmni Head Honcho Jake Fitz makes his debut with us - **Venue**: Electric Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/aae6e8046dc9c576c1980234901d650cad0aea1cbbb9ba8d22be43842acac211-rimg-w1152-h1440-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1773458885 - **Event Name**: Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2026 - **Description**: Blackwater Valley Opera Festival takes place from 26 May to 1 June 2026 with opera, recitals, concerts and education events across Waterford and Cork. St Carthage’s Cathedral will host a key part of the 2026 programme, including operas: Handel’s Acis and - **Venue**: North Mall, Lismore, Ireland P51 CP46 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/56f5a559690a6292d86059607ec385c28889771264f1974d9e608b56f31c216d-rimg-w1200-h527-dc050310-gmir?v=1775254772 - **Event Name**: Watersongs - Niamh O'Sullivan and Gary Beecher - **Description**: Artistic collaborators, Niamh O’Sullivan and Gary Beecher, return to BVOF their sold out 2025 concert, When Birds do Sing at Dromore Yard. Niamh and Gary will premiere a new programme curated specifcally for this unique venue. Watersongs will explore the - **Venue**: Dromore Yard, Aglish, Co. Waterford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c59b7cac24ac5fe1de77095217df4ae6f0f5ae195c1ab9acbc00ecde520895ff-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc071219-gmir?v=1775156982 - **Event Name**: Waterford City Tattoo Convention - **Description**: The Waterford City Tattoo Convention returns for 2026 Won’t be long now folks �May 1st -3rd 2026 �Cill Barra Sports Centre #waterfordcitytattooconvention - **Venue**: Cillbarra Sports Centre, Waterford, Ireland - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a6f95042ee56ab36b067c6543f343c62fc1def96849a14648005849b5397f29b-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc2f1c18-gmir?v=1774491865 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Waterford](https://allevents.in/waterford/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Waterford](https://allevents.in/waterford/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in April in Waterford](https://allevents.in/waterford/festivals--april) - [Festivals Events in May in Waterford](https://allevents.in/waterford/festivals--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2026 (Tue May 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at North Mall, Lismore, Ireland P51 CP46), DWYWT's Live at Haven Fest 2026 (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Haven Hotel Dunmore East), BVOF Open Air - Opening Ceremony Lismore (Tue May 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Millennium Park Lismore Waterford), The Waterford Record Fair (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:30 am at Treacys Hotel Waterford), Waterford Clothes Swap (Wed Apr 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Waterford City and County Libraries Central Library). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** Waterford Clothes Swap (Wed Apr 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Waterford City and County Libraries Central Library). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Waterford in April 2026? - **A:** The Waterford Record Fair (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:30 am at Treacys Hotel Waterford), Waterford Clothes Swap (Wed Apr 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Waterford City and County Libraries Central Library). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Waterford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Waterford include North Mall, Lismore, Ireland P51 CP46, The Haven Hotel Dunmore East, Millennium Park Lismore Waterford. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Waterford range from EUR 119 to EUR 119. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Waterford include St Carthage's Cathedral - Lismore, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Waterford? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Waterford. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in New Ross](https://allevents.in/new-ross-wx/festivals) - [Festivals in Dungarvan](https://allevents.in/dungarvan/festivals) - [Festivals in Clonmel](https://allevents.in/clonmel-ty/festivals) - [Festivals in Kilkenny](https://allevents.in/kilkenny-kk/festivals) - [Festivals in Enniscorthy](https://allevents.in/enniscorthy/festivals) - [Festivals in Durrow](https://allevents.in/durrow/festivals) - [Festivals in Gorey](https://allevents.in/gorey/festivals) - [Festivals in Laois](https://allevents.in/laois/festivals)