Festivals and Events in Waterford

The Forum Waterford

The Forum Waterford stages some great acts throughout the year here is a sample of what’s the come over the next few months.

• Calvin Harris Thursday 11th March 2010
• Ronan Collins Showband Show - Saturday 13th March 2010
• Chipmunk Saturday 20th March 2010
• One Republic Saturday 10th April 2010
• Jedward Wednesday 14th April 2010
• Keith Barry Friday 16th April 2010
• Keith Barry Saturday 17th April 2010
• Guns 4 Hire (Guns & Roses Tribute) Friday 23rd April 2010
• RTE's Nob Nation Friday 7th May 2010

Theatre Royal Waterford

The Theatre Royal, as the premiere venue in the South East, plays host to the best national and international touring artists and companies and with the assistance of Waterford City Council and the Arts Council is increasingly seeking to mount its own productions for the people of the city and the region.

Stones in his Pockets Saturday 13th March 2010

Freddie White Saturday 20th February 2010

Luka Bloom Saturday 27th February 2010

The High Kings Thursday 11th March 2010

Jack L Friday 12th March 2010

Irish-African Blues Wednesday 7th April 2010

Mary Coughlan Saturday 10th April 2010

Stepping Out Wednesday 21st April - Friday 23rd April 2010

Dignity Bar Waterford

Dignity Bar is Waterfords newest and only gay bar, with top acts performing every week. They cater for all size parties and hen parties for everyone and anyone. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Stacey Solomon - X Factor Finalist Friday 30th April 2010

Garter Lane Waterford

Theatre, dance, comedy, music, film, literature, visual art & children's art – Garter Lane Arts Centre, O'Connell St, Waterford has a vibrant & exciting year-round programme for everyone.

The Sean Dunne Writers Festival

Thursday 18th March - Sunday 21st March 2010

This years festival features an exciting line up of poets, writers and journalists. Events range from a literary breakfast, comedy, poetry readings, workshops, sports writing debate to performance poetry with jazz.

John Roberts Weekend - Festival of Architecture

Thursday 22nd April - Sunday 25th April 2010

2010 marks ten years of Waterford's architechtural festival. The festival has grown from recognising the heritage of Waterfords Georgian architect, John Roberts, to exploring, challenging and celbrating our architechural heritage and contemporary architechural practice in Ireland and abroad.

Waterford Seafaring Festival of Music and Song

Friday 28th May - Sunday 30th May 2010

Waterford Seafaring Festival of Song and Dance brings seafaring folk from all over Europe to Waterford for a rousing weekend. The Quays area of Waterford will come alive with the music and songs of the sea, celebrating the beautiful Waterford City Quays as a Maratime Hub during the many years of sailing ships.



Dooley's Hotel enters it's 5th year with the hit show An Emigrants Tale. A story told through song, dance, music and storytelling. This is the ideal show for both locals and visitors to our shores.
Come and watch the show only or join us for our dinner and show packages.
Adult Tickets €15.00 - With 2 Course Dinner €32.00
Child Tickets €7.00 - With 2 Course Kids Menu €17.00

Around Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race 2010

• 5th June - 12th June 2010
• 75 Powerboats and 300 Crew
• Five Stages and Eight Hundred Miles
• Arriving Waterford Wednesday 9th June 2010
• Leaving Waterford Friday 11th June 2010
• Short Course Racing Thursday 10th June Waterford Harbour
• One Extreme Adventure - Come and Join us for the fun

Spraoi Festival Waterford

Spraoi is perhaps best known for the annual Spraoi Festival which takes over the city centre of Waterford for the entire August Bank Holiday weekend, and which now attracts audiences in excess of 80,000 people to the city. To the extent that there is no longer an August Bank Weekend in Waterford, it's now more commonly known as "The Spraoi Weekend". Spraoi concentrates on showcasing top quality national and international street art and world music. Spraoi's own production, The Spraoi Parade, is now a major highlight of the annual festival, involving approximately 300 participants, with large scale floats, costumes, props, lighting and special effects.

Other Exciting Festivals in Waterford in 2010

• South East Garden Festival
  Friday 4th June - Sunday 13th June 2010
• Waterford Triathlon
  Saturday 19th June 2010
• Spraoi in the Park
  Friday 2nd July - Sunday 4th July 2010
• sprOg, the pre-Spraoi children's festival in Waterford
  Monday 26th July - Friday 30th July 2010
• Summer Racing Festival Tramore
  Thursday 12th August - Sunday 15th August 2010
• Waterford Youth Arts 25th Birthday Celebrations
  Friday 20th August - Sunday 22nd August 2010
• Guinness Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
  Thursday 26th August - Sunday 29th August 2010
• Waterford Harvest Food Festival
  Friday 10th September - Sunday 12th September 2010
• Waterford Fringe Festival
  Friday 17th September - Monday 27th September 2010
• Bulmers Comedy Festival @ Revolution
  Thursday 23rd September - Sunday 26th September 2010
• Tramore Oceanic surf and Sea Festival
  Saturday 25th September - Sunday 26th September 2010
• Nire Valley Walking Festival
  Friday 8th October - Sunday 10th October
• Imagine Arts Festival
  Friday 22nd October - Sunday 31st October 2010

Contact Dooley's Hotel Waterford for more information on upcoming events & accommodation packages.