Waterford’s Top Festivals

If you’re heading to Waterford on your upcoming holidays, why not have your trip coincide with one of its major festivals? We take a close look at some of Waterford’s major festivals so read on to find out what festivals are worth checking out! Drama, music, arts exhibitions, comedy, street performances, markets, art and lots of fun family events take place throughout the year.

	Waterford Writers Weekend The festival promotes the craft of writing, celebrating creativity for all generations with workshops, discussions, and debates designed to engage and delight audiences. More details +
	Waterford Viking Marathon This annual event in June includes a Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon option and caters for all levels from beginners to professional. More details +
	Waterford Festival of Architecture The Waterford Festival of Architecture aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of architecture in Waterford by producing a high quality programme of events that maximises its unique status in Ireland as the only festival of architecture outside of Dublin. More details +
	Imagine Arts Festival Imagine Arts Festival is a unique celebration of the arts in Waterford each year in late October. It features live performances, exhibitions and interactive events including dance, film, visual art, theatre, spoken word and literature, along with classical, contemporary and traditional music. More details +
	Waterford Harvest Festival Waterford Harvest Festival is a delicious food festival which takes place each September in various venues around Waterford City. More details +
	St. Patrick’s Day The Waterford City St Patrick's Day Parade takes place on 17th March every year starting at 1pm. The Parade will follow the traditional parade route of coming down the Quays from the Bus Station onto The Mall and ending at the junction of The Mall and Parnell Street.More details +
	Waterford Sproai Festival Spraoi is Waterford and Ireland's International Street Arts Festival which takes place in venues all around Waterford City over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. More details +
	1848 Tricolour Celebration The 1848 Tri-Colour Celebration is a cultural and historical event, which commemorates the first unveiling of the Irish Tricolour flag by Thomas Francis Meagher. More details +
	Waterford New Music Week Waterford New Music Week is an annual festival celebrating and promoting contemporary music in formal and informal settings throughout Waterford city. More details +
	Waterford Film Festival The Waterford Film Festival is held annually in early November at the Greyfriars Art Gallery in Waterford city. More details +