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Winterval Waterford 2026

Waterford's Christmas festival runs on weekends from 13 November to 23 December 2026, with a market, a skating rink, light shows and ticketed concerts.

Reginald's Tower on the quay in Waterford city at dusk with lit streets around it
Illustrative photo of Waterford, not from this event.
Photo: Vadrefjord, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

Winterval is presented by Waterford City & County Council and runs at weekends from 13 November to 23 December 2026 across the city centre, including John Roberts Square and the Quay.

The programme mixes free events, such as the Christmas market and Winterval Illuminates, with ticketed ones such as Visit Santa and the Winterval Circus. Concerts at Park Road are listed for 18, 19 and 20 December.

Highlights

  • Light Up Ceremony on 13 November
  • Winterval On Ice skating rink on the Quay
  • Christmas market on John Roberts Square
  • Concerts at Park Road, 18 to 20 December

Details

Date
13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
Date note
Weekends only, with some events on other dates.
Venue
Waterford city centre
Where
Waterford, Ireland
Organiser
Waterford City & County Council
Status
Confirmed
Dates checked Official page
13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
Waterford city centre

Hadath does not sell tickets. Dates and prices can change: confirm on the organiser's page before you buy or travel.