Waterford Pride Mardi Gras Festival
May-June
One of the country’s biggest pride festivals, this city-wide carnival is dedicated to the celebration of diversity. It incorporates a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras event, with ghost walks, parades and a closing night ball.
Daytripper
June
This three-day music festival takes place in Waterford’s historic Viking Triangle and features a star-studded line-up of live acts.
Waterford Viking Marathon
June
Open to athletes of all levels, this large-scale fun run sees participants compete over a scenic course that takes in many of Waterford’s best-known tourist attractions. Local bands and street entertainers play to the watching crowd.
Waterford Harvest Festival
September
Centred on food and local produce, this successful autumn festival is fun for all ages. Country fairs, barbecues, picnics and taste workshops are supplemented by street parties, gigs and a shopping village selling local handicrafts.
Waterford Winterval
November-December
This fabulously kitsch festive extravaganza includes everything from Christmas markets and ice-skating rinks to Santa’s Grotto and light shows. Highlights include fair rides, Yule-themed theatre productions and a collection of artisan food stalls.