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Gather your fellow Guinness lovers for a series of secretly located music gigs. Tickets Required
Free Event | Tickets Required | 18+
Iconic Ice Rink returns to The Quay in ancipation for Winterval's 10th year
Paid Event | Dated | Not To Be Missed
An exhilarating and immersive VR experience takes you on a magical sleigh ride
Paid Event | Dated Event | Booking Required
Greet Santa in his magical new cabin
in the heart of Waterford City Centre
Meander through magic mirrors as you're transported through iconic European cityscapes
Free Event | Permanent | Apple Market
Visit a beautifully lit oasis in New Street Gardens. The magic of Glow will soothe the senses
Free Event | Dated Event | Apple Market
Reward your pooch with an exciting trip
to meet Santa Claus
A European Style Christmas Market with incredible vendors throughout the city
Free | Dated | Not to Be Missed
A beautifully delivered shadow play takes you on a magical journey through imagination
Free Event | Dated
Free workshops and activities for children every Saturday and Sunday in the Apple Market
Free Event | Weekends | Apple Market
An immersive exhibition that celebrates the legendary wonder of Wizards & Dragons
An exciting and interactive show invites you to join Santa's helpers collecting Christmas letters
Free Event
Hop on board a magical train ride
through the heart of Winterval
Join resident storyteller Kitty Cabooble for an imaginative storytelling session every weekend
Free Event | Weekends | Family Fun
Take an immersive journey through an early Viking Waterford settlement with live actors
Free Event | Dated Event | Family Fun
View a beautiful collection of model circus and fairground settings, hosted by the owner
Free Event | Dated | Not to be Missed
Iconic family circus company Gerbola bring their magical Christmas circus to the Big Top!
Paid Event | Dated | Not to be Missed
A city-wide charity busking event in aid of the homeless. December 22nd only.
Free Event | 22nd December | Live Music
20 Days of Free Live Performance during the Winterval festival.
Free Event | Dated | Live Music
A unique photo opportunity
in a gigantic snow globe
Paid Event | Dated | Family Fun
Notable Works present Haydn's Oratorio, The Creation in a must see event
Paid Event | 4th December | Live Music
A festive competition inviting anyone to create a Christmas scene display
Free Event | Competition
A magical opportunity to take to the skies with Santa Claus via helicopter ride
Paid Event | Dated
Visit The Elves Workshop and take part in a number of festive & fun activites
Paid Event | Weekends | Charitable Cause
House of Waterford Crystal present a festive celebration of local musical talent
Free Event | Weekends | Live Music
A fun activity searching for
10 Nutcracker Kings in Georges Court
Free Event | Permanent | Family Fun
A unique and immersive twist on a Winterval Classic
Free | Family Fun | Not To be Missed
Join us at the Reg to watch every single game at this year's FIFA World Cup
Free Event | Daily | The Reg
A number of festive displays scattered throughout Winterval, perfect for selfies
Join us on the 4th December as we light the quay in sirens and lights in aid of Little Blue Heroes
Free Event | One-Off | In Aid of Charity
Waterford's newest comic convention takes place during this year's festival
Paid Event | Dated | Comic Con
Join us at our official festival venue, The Reg for live music and sport, great food, and tasty drinks
Official Late Night Venue
A Waterford staple returns for a 36th year in aid of a good cause, with all donations matched
Free Event | Permanent | In Aid of Charity
Our official information station is situated in John Robert's Square and is open throughout
Free | 18th November | Not To be Missed
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