Mark in your diaries Saturday 15 August for another packed Street Party in the Pocket Park (next to Downse’s) on Thomas Street. Recession Squad with Rhythm walls with: DJs, live painting, rap performance and the jaw dropping skills on display at the Rhythm Walls Breaking Battle. See Waterford Walls socials for full details on the […]
Category Archives: Culture
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Aug
Aug
The city-wide Spraoi takeover this past August Bank Holiday weekend brought with it an impressive line-up of street theatre and live music. In the Cultural Quarter highlights included: virtuoso South-American style one-man-band,L’Homme-Orchestre and Miss Mary by artist Kristyn Fontanella, bringing a hauntingly beautiful outdoor dance reimagining the spirit of Ireland’s dance masters. And a SPRAOI […]
Culture, Heritage, History, Uncategorized
Streets Through Time, Free heritage inspired tours of Waterford each Saturday in July.
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Jun
Jun
Explore heritage and creativity as the streets of Waterford Cultural Quarter come alive with actor and writer Joe Meagher. Free tours are available each Saturday morning at 11 am throughout July 2026. Bookings can be made through Eventbrite by searching for Streets Through Time or emailing culturalquarter@waterfordcouncil.ie Link: https://bit.ly/3QvLdk3 Joe will explore how Waterford […]
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Mar
Mar
The countdown is on and St. Patrick’s Festival programming kicks off this Friday. The 5-Day event will bring performances, carnivals, craic agus ceol right through the Bank Holiday weekend. FREE events on O’Connell St in the heart of the Cultural Quarter include Celtic Copper Craft workshops on Sat & Sun in WCQ Place and a […]
09
Feb
Feb
City of Lights has returned for ‘Imbolc’, the ancient Celtic festival celebrating the beginning of spring. Illustrators include Anne McDonnell, Karen Nolan , Vadim Taranenko, Darragh Lyons and Brian O’Shea. Waterford City and County Council ‘City of Light’ initiative is funded by Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animation Investment Scheme. Photos credit, Michelle Brett. 3+4 Great George’s […]
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Nov
Nov
Now that the evenings are getting darker it is the perfect time to enjoy the ‘City of Light’ project inspired by the spirit of Samhain and Waterford’s history and heritage. The City of Lights Project reimagines the City’s walls as spaces of connection, creativity, and celebration. The light trail connects the four main areas […]
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Sep
Sep
A wonderful selection of events happening along O’Connell Street for Culture Night, September 19th from 6 to 10 p.m. All events are free, most are drop-in and some are bookable: Waterford Walls Tours from Thomas Street are popular so check out their page on Eventbrite. Leaflets are available from Waterford Gallery of Art, Garter Lane […]
Arts, Community, Culture, Regeneration
Celebrating Community Spirit in the Heart of Waterford – Thomas Street Art House and Pocket Park Sneak Peek Event, 26th April
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Apr
Apr
What a wonderful day at the Thomas Street Pocket Park Sneak Peek! The sun was shining, the smiles were wide, and the community spirit was alive. Local families, residents, and kids of all ages joined us for a day full of creativity, colour, and connection. Waterford Walls ran a brilliant wall-spraying workshop, and everyone had […]
Arts, Community, Creativity, Culture, Regeneration
Join Us for the Thomas Street Pocket Park – Sneak Peek & Playful Communities Event!
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Apr
Apr
Join Us for the Thomas Street Pocket Park – Sneak Peek & Playful Communities Event! Date: 26th April 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Thomas Street Pocket Park, 7 & 8 Thomas Street, Waterford City Centre Waterford’s newest community space, the Thomas Street Pocket Park, invites local residents, businesses, and anyone interested to […]
Thomas Street Creative is an initiative to inform and shape the local community and the cultural direction of Thomas Street in the heart of Waterford’s Cultural Quarter (WCQ). With your input Waterford City and County Council aims to create a community space, comprising of a Pocket Park and Community Art House, that will best serve […]