Events

Winterval runs on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from November 13th, until December 23rd 2026. See individual listings for full details. Event details may be changed so please keep up to date with what’s happening on our social media and website.

Visit Santa at Winterval
  • Ticketed
  • Sensory
Visit Santa at Winterval
All Festival Dates | Medieval Museum
Waterford On Ice
  • Ticketed
Waterford On Ice
All Festival Dates | The Quay,
Jack & The Beanstalk
  • New
  • Ticketed
Jack & The Beanstalk
Dec 17 - Dec 30 | SETU Arena
The Winterval Circus
  • New
  • Ticketed
The Winterval Circus
Dec 11 - Dec 21 | Park Road (Beside The People’s Park)
Gingerbread Making Workshops
  • Ticketed
Gingerbread Making Workshops
All Festival Dates | Georges Court Shopping Centre
The Winterval Mini Express Train
  • Ticketed
The Winterval Mini Express Train
All Festival Dates | John Roberts Square
Snowball Play Fun
  • New
Snowball Play Fun
All Festival Dates | Bailey’s New Street
Winterval Christ Church LIVE: Pa Sheehy Acoustic
  • New
  • Ticketed
Winterval Christ Church LIVE: Pa Sheehy Acoustic
Dec 6 | Christ Church Cathedral
Winterval Christ Church LIVE: Frances Black
  • New
  • Ticketed
Winterval Christ Church LIVE: Frances Black
Dec 5 | Christ Church Cathedral
Winterval Christ Church LIVE: Susan O’Neil
  • New
  • Ticketed
Winterval Christ Church LIVE: Susan O’Neil
Dec 19 | Christ Church Cathedral
Childrens Wreath Making Workshops with WAMA
  • New
  • Ticketed
Childrens Wreath Making Workshops with WAMA
Nov 22 - Dec 23 | Waterford Cultural Quarter
The Elves Workshop
  • Ticketed
The Elves Workshop
Nov 29 - Dec 21 | Dr. Mary Strangman Large Room, City Hall, The Mall
Viking Storytelling
  • New
  • Ticketed
Viking Storytelling
Nov 29 - Dec 21 | Bailey’s New Street
Draw Your Hero: The Elf Saves Christmas
  • New
  • Ticketed
Draw Your Hero: The Elf Saves Christmas
Nov 22 - Dec 24 | Waterford Cultural Quarter
Santas Magical Sleigh Ride - Virtual Reality
  • Ticketed
Santas Magical Sleigh Ride - Virtual Reality
All Festival Dates | Arundel Square
Winterval Cruises
  • Ticketed
Winterval Cruises
Nov 29 - Dec 21 | Adelphi Quay
Conscious Crafting For Adults
  • New
  • Ticketed
Conscious Crafting For Adults
Nov 20 - Dec 18 | Garter Lane Studios, No. 5 O’ Connell Street
Conscious Crafting For All The Family
  • New
  • Ticketed
Conscious Crafting For All The Family
Nov 21 - Dec 21 | Waterford Cultural Quarter
Tasteful Tours
  • New
  • Ticketed
Tasteful Tours
All Festival Dates | William Wallace Plaza
Waterford Treasures Children’s Christmas Trail
  • Ticketed
Waterford Treasures Children’s Christmas Trail
All Festival Dates | Medieval Museum
Winterval Fairground
  • Ticketed
Winterval Fairground
All Festival Dates | John Roberts Square
Port of Waterford Eye
  • Ticketed
Port of Waterford Eye
Nov 21 - Jan 4 | Merchants Quay
Winterval Massed Choirs Concert
  • New
  • Ticketed
Winterval Massed Choirs Concert
Nov 29 | Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street
Brahms Requiem
  • New
  • Ticketed
Brahms Requiem
Nov 30 | St Johns Church, Parnell Street
Cinderella
  • New
  • Ticketed
Cinderella
Dec 4 - Dec 30 | Theatre Royal Waterford
Churchyard Karaoke Igloo
  • New
  • Ticketed
Churchyard Karaoke Igloo
Nov 21 - Dec 23 | Bailey’s New Street
Enjoy Christmas at Bishop’s Palace
  • New
  • Ticketed
Enjoy Christmas at Bishop’s Palace
All Festival Dates | Bishop’s Palace
Lumina Christmas Concert
  • New
  • Ticketed
Lumina Christmas Concert
Dec 23 | Franciscan Friary
K-POP DEMON HUNTERS - Sing Along Tribute
  • New
  • Ticketed
K-POP DEMON HUNTERS - Sing Along Tribute
Dec 13 - Dec 14 | Park Road (Beside The People’s Park)

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