November 26th - 28th
Elfstival Festive Family Quarter
VIPSanta 2021
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd over 19 Days
11am - 6pm
Please see vipsanta.ie for all pricing and event details
Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa, and his team of trusty Elves, are making the journey from the North Pole to the wonderful Waterford Winterval this festive season.
Visit Santa Claus at his Grotto and tell him all about your Christmas wishes.
Every child will be gifted a beautiful book: “The Adventures of Johnny Magory” - written by Irish author Emma-Jean Leeson.
The whole family can then jump in for a photo with Santa, taken by one of his Elves. The Elves will print this photo for you in their Workshop, and they can even print it onto your own custom snow globe or Christmas tree ornament. Then, venture outside into our Yuletide Café and enjoy some of the delicious Christmas treats.
Have you written your letter to Saint Nick yet? You can get creative at our letter-writing station, and pop it into the North Pole Post Box; every evening the Postmaster Elf delivers these letters to Santa himself! Inspire the festive spirit with VIPSanta.
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
Ireland’s Largest Christmas Tree
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd over 19 Days
Free for everyone
Building upon the wonderfully rich and much-loved 9 year history of Winterval, this year’s world-class festival line-up is bigger and brighter than ever with Ireland’s largest Christmas tree measuring over 50ft tall!
Take your family photo with the spectacular and sparkly Largest Christmas Tree in Ireland this winter season!
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
Waterford Eye
Nov 19th - Jan 9th
Operates 7 days a week
Mon-Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 10pm
Adults - €5
Child (Under 12) - €4
Special 2 Adults/2 Children (Under 12) €15 VIP Experience
€50 for a group of four
Pay-in-Person
(no Pre-Booking Available)
It wouldn't be Christmas in Waterford without the Waterford Eye!
The 32 meter high Big Wheel will operate throughout the festival and beyond into early January.
A unique experience at Winterval, this iconic Big Wheel will operate throughout the festival. For a special occasion choose the VIP experience.
Enjoy warm blankets, complimentary chocolate and prosecco, or non-alcoholic fizz for children’s groups.
Take a spin with your family, with up to four persons (from one household) in each pod. This is the perfect way to see Waterford City and the beautiful river Suir from a new height.
Ceathrú Imeachtaí Iontais Winterval
AR AIS LE CHÉILE
26 - 28 Samhain
12 pm - 5pm
Booking links:
Giggles The Clown (Sat 27 Session 1)
Giggle The Clown (Sat 27 Session 2)
Nursery rhymes and storytelling Sat 27
Sean nós dance workshop Sat 27
Sean Nós dance exhibition with music Sat 27
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Nursery rhymes and storytelling Sun 28
Christmas Decorations Workshop Sun 28
Circus Skills Workshop for Families Sun 28
Mo Cheol an tSorcas Circus Show suitable for families Sun 28
Bígí linn ag Ar Ais Le Chéile, féile nua spleodrach mar chuid de Winterval, ina mbeidh an Ghaeilge mar theanga bheo agus cultúr agus oidhreacht Ghaeltacht na nDéise á cheiliúradh.
Tá Ar Ais le Chéile á n-eagrú i gcomhar le hOifig Ghaeilge Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Glór na nGael agus Plean Teanga na nDéise. Beidh rí-rá agus ruaille buaille le filíocht, ceol, scéalaíocht agus rap; ceol traidisiúnta agus amhránaíocht ar an sean-nós agus Pop-Up Gaeltacht nó dhó.
Beidh teaghlaigh in ann a gcuid Ghaeilge a labhairt agus spórt agus spraoi a bheith acu le clár lán imeachtaí ó Ghlór na nGael agus beidh go leor Craic agus Comhrá, Cúpla Focal agus Cupán tae ‘as Gaeilge’ le linn na Féile. Bainigí taitneamh as Ar Ais Le Chéile sa ‘Wonder Events Marquee’, ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge mar theanga bheo.
Nov 27th & 28th
12 pm - 5pm
Free for everyone
Booking information:
To be announced at a later date
Join us at Ar Ais Le Chéile, Winterval’s new action-packed hero event celebrating Irish as a living language and the wonderful culture and heritage of Waterford’s Gaeltacht na nDéise. Ar Ais le Chéile is presented in conjunction with Waterford City & County Council’s Irish Office, Glór na nGael and Plean Teanga na nDéise. There will be rí-rá agus ruaille buaille with poetry, music, storytelling and rap; trad music and sean-nós singing concerts and sessions and a Pop-Up Gaeltacht or two. Families will get their Gaeilge flowing and have spórt agus spraoi with a busy programme of events from Glór na nGael and there will be plenty Craic agus Comhrá, Cúpla Focal agus Cupán tae throughout the festival to chill out, have a cup of tea, chat and all the craic ‘as Gaeilge’. Enjoy so much more at Ar Ais Le Chéile at the Wonder- Events Marquee, celebrating Irish as a living language.
Some important T&Cs and Covid 19 mitigation measures to note regarding the Winterval Wonder-Events Marquee:
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All attendees over the age of 18 must have a Valid Covid Certificate and ID.
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All Attendees must have a ticket.
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All Attendees must sanitise their hands on entry.
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All attendees between the ages of 13 & 18 are recommended to wear a mask.
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All adults must wear a mask.
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Contact details are require for all attendees to allow for contact tracing
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Events are subject to government restrictions in place at time of event (subject to change)
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Please take note of any additional and specific terms and conditions outlined by each of the programmers in their ticket links
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
The Rogue
Winter Market
Every weekend from 26th November
to 19th December 2021
Friday & Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm
Free Entry
It is the season to be jolly and for this year's Rogues Winter Market we are delighted to be working with Waterford Hungarian Cultural Organisation in association with Waterford Winterval festival 2021.
Our market will be full to the brim with local artisan crafts, jewellery, kitted and vintage goods along with all the festive Hungarian treats and more that you'll just adore.
Please join us for our opening launch weekend November 26th -28th and thank you for shopping locally.
Believe in the magic of the Season!
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
Rotary Club Memorial at Ireland’s Largest Christmas Tree
Nov 19th - Dec 24th
(subject to availability of volunteers)
Waterford Rotary Club Memorial Christmas Tree Appeal is in support of Waterford Hospice and Solas Cancer Support Centre.
Purchase a special memorial bow to remember a loved one and raise much-needed funds for Waterford Hospice and Solas.
This is Ireland's oldest memorial tree of its kind, and this year it is extra special as it is held at Ireland’s Largest Christmas Tree so please support these great causes.
Bows can be purchased from anywhere
in the world, online here
The Ever-Greenway Quarter
Apple Market Sunday Sessions at The Ever-Greenway
Nov 28th
1pm - 5pm
Free for everyone, no booking required!
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to kick back to live Trad music as part of the Ar Ais Le Cheile Winterval weekend at the Apple Market Sunday Sessions celebrating and supporting live artists and musicians.
This Sunday’s Trad music
line-up includes:
1pm-2:15pm:
Tommy Keating
2:30pm-3:15pm:
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
3:30pm-4:10pm:
Muintir Uí Dhálaigh
Winterval Beyond Waterford City
The Ultimate flight with Santa
Nov 27th & 28th
Dec 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th
Times:
12.30pm-1.30pm
depending on availability
Let your little one get excited about Christmas this year by having a flight with Santa in his helicopter from Waterford Airport with Adventure 001.
This year we have made this experience Covid Friendly so you can still enjoy the special occasion! Each family will travel as one unit through the airport and fly as a family on an exclusive flight.
Capacity will be limited so we can manage the flow of passengers through the airport. You will be greeted by Santa’s Elf who will show you through to the departures lounge where you will board the helicopter with the man himself. Buckle up and enjoy the flight! When you land Santa’s Elves will be waiting to give you your gift and hot chocolate in the arrivals lounge.
There will also be a glass of bubbly for adults!
Don't forget to take your camera, so you can you can re-live the experience with friends and family and show off your fantastic photographs
To Book click Here
Package Includes:
Fly for 20 kilometres on board one of our
Jet Powered Helicopters
Hot Chocolate Cones and Goody Bag
(For Kids Only)
Safety Briefings & Public
Liability Insurance
Up to 3 Voucher Holders can fly in the Rear of the Helicopter
Free Car Parking
24/7 Online Booking Facility
Minimum Age for Child is 2 Years old for this event
Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
PLEASE NOTE:
If these dates are postponed then the tickets will remain valid for another normal pleasure flying event.
Winterval Beyond Waterford City
Fly with Santa
Nov 27th & 28th
Dec 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th
Times:
9.30am - 3pm depending on availability
Let your little one get excited about Christmas this year by having a flight with Santa in his helicopter from Waterford Airport with Adventure 001.
This year we have made this experience Covid Friendly so you can still enjoy the special occasion! Each family will travel as one unit through the airport and fly as a family on an exclusive flight.
Capacity will be limited so we can manage the flow of passengers through the airport. You will be greeted by Santa’s Elf who will show you through to the departures lounge where you will board the helicopter with the man himself. Buckle up and enjoy the flight! When you land Santa’s Elves will be waiting to give you your gift and hot chocolate in the arrivals lounge. There will also be a glass of bubbly for adults! Don't forget to take your camera, so you can you can re-live the experience with friends and family and show off your fantastic photographs.
To Book click Here
Package Includes:
Fly for 10 kilometres on board one of our
Jet Powered Helicopters
Hot Chocolate Cones and Goody Bag
(For Kids Only)
Safety Briefings & Public
Liability Insurance
Up to 3 Voucher Holders can fly in the Rear of the Helicopter
Free Car Parking
24/7 Online Booking Facility
Minimum Age for Child is 2 Years old for this event
Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
PLEASE NOTE:
If these dates are postponed then the tickets will remain valid for another normal pleasure flying event.
Elfstival Family Festive Quarter
Elfstival
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
Little and big kids (and grown ups that are still kids at heart) can look forward to Elfstival - this year’s children and family destination quarter.
Make sure to take your family photo with Winterval’s brand new giant Elfstival!
Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter
Waterford’s Winter Music Series 2021
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning 20th Nov until 23rd Dec
Time: 12- 3pm
Price: Free!
Website Link: www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com
Contact: houseofwaterfordcrystal@fiskars.com
House of Waterford Crystal is delighted to present their Annual Winter Music Series which will begin on Saturday 20th November and will run every Saturday & Sunday until the 23rd of December.
The Winter Music Series will coincide with Waterford’s wonderful Winterval - Ireland’s Largest Christmas Festival and will showcase the vast range of musical talent we have here in Waterford! With such a wide variety of performers scheduled, from jazz trios, traditional Christmas Carolers and classical guitar and harp, there will be something for everyone!
Take in the Christmas atmosphere as you listen and browse the stunning displays at House of Waterford Crystal’s showroom; enjoy a warming lunch with friends, indulge in a beautiful festive Afternoon Tea or grab a hot chocolate and treat to go at The Crystal Café’s Crepe Station!
Christmas Cultural Quarter
A Christmas Carol by
Charles Dickens
Dec 1st - 21st
Previews Nov 28th, 29th & 30th
Ticket 22 euro
Previews 12 euro
Book Tickets here:
Michael Grant and Pádraig Ó Gríofa Present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Directed by Liam Meagher ‘A Christmas Carol is an immortal classic that never fades.
It promises to fill the theatre with a traditional Christmas atmosphere bringing heart-warming joy in this timeless uplifting story’. This Victorian Classic revives Christmas past in the heart of Waterford City, home of Winterval, blending old and new for 2021.
The show is live, please check with the venue for safety protocols.
Elfstival Family Festive Quarter
Santa’s Giant
Post Box
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
It’s a chance for all the children to post their special letters to Santa in Winterval’s giant postbox.
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Continental Christmas Market Quarter
Georges Court Nutcracker Trail
Winterval Dates
Can you find the 10 Nutcracker Kings who have appeared throughout
Georges Court?
According to German folklore, traditional Christmas nutcrackers
were given as keepsakes to bring
good luck to the family.
Pick up a map in any of the stores or cafes and find all 10 Nutcrackers and their Names, write them down and trade for a Lollipop in any of George’s Courts food or retail establishments.
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
Polish Christmas
19th Nov - 23rd Dec
Thurs to Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Free Entry - Pay as you go for
crafts and pastry
Polish Christmas Sample the unique tastes and smells of a Polish Christmas, with Waterford’s Polish community.
There'll be lots of very special traditional crafts to buy, cakes to
taste and freshly baked gingerbread
biscuits to go!
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
Golden Gallopers
Antique Carousel
Nov 19th - Jan 9th
10am - Close of Business
in John Roberts Square
€3 per Person, €5 for 2 Persons
Pay-in-Person (no Pre-Booking)
Festival favourites, the Golden Gallopers are great entertainment for the young and the young at heart! Take a ride on this authentic vintage carrousel, the perfect way to start your Christmas.
Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter
ALPINE HOTEL
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
€3 Per Person
Pay-in-person (no pre-booking)
New for 2021, not to be missed right at the heart of the brand new Wonder-Events Quarter.
A wonderful 3 storey walk through experience for kiddies and adults. Don’t forget to check in with our Christmas Mousse, Arnold.
Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter
Hobby Horses ride by John Connolly, former Master Blower the House of Waterford Crystal
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
Pay-in-Person (no pre-Booking)
Join us at the Hobby Horses ride by John Connolly, former Master Blower the House of Waterford Crystal
Elfstival Family Festive Quarter
BALLOON RIDE
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
€2.50 Per Person
Pay-in-Person (no pre-Booking)
Join us at the kiddies balloon ride, a perfect spin for the younger visitors
Continental Christmas Market Quarter
HELTER SKELTER
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
€2 per slide
Pay-in-Person (no pre-booking)
Another great one for the kiddies, climb the twisty stairs to great heights to slide your way back down through the twists and turns.
Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter
Toy Town Children’s Carousel
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
€2.50 Per Person
Pay-in-person (no pre-booking)
One for the smaller visitors! Little
ones can jump in their favourite carriage and enjoy a spin round
on this family favourite.
This one is sure to get your smallies smiling this Christmas season.
Elfstival Family Festive Quarter
Vintage Ferris Wheel
Nov 19th - Dec 23rd
€3 per person or 2 people for €5
Pay-in-person (no pre-booking)
Take in the view of Elfstival, the
festive family quarter, from above as you spin round on the vintage ferris
wheel at Winterval!
Located in Arundel Square outside City Square Shopping Centre.
This vintage ride is nostalgic fun
for all ages.