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: Festival
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Aug
Aug
Waterford Walls has returned to the city with another incredible line-up of homegrown and International talented mural artists adding vibrancy to the urban landscape for this it’s 12th year running. The festival brings music, workshops, family events and guided tours and much much more. If you’d like to learn more about the murals already created […]
11
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
WCCC have approved a road closure for July and August. It will run from 5pm on Thursday 2 July to 12 noon on Sunday 30 August for the following route: O’Connell Street, Waterford from its junction at O’Connell Street/Thomas Hill to the junction of Sargent’s Lane/O’Connell Street. Diversion Routes (one way system) Thomas Hill (L15021-1) from […]
09
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 […]
23
Feb
Feb
Join SE Craft Studios for an hour of slow craft hands-on fun crafting cool Celtic copper pieces in the Cultural Quarter this St. Patrick’s Weekend —no experience needed! The workshop is free to attend, but booking is essential. Workshops sessions will run on both Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March. Unwind at this slow craft […]
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 […]
03
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 […]
15
Oct
Oct
Bringing some summer brightness back to O’Connell Street – we look back to the amazing activities that took place in the Cultural Quarter as part of Africa Day 2024 through these images and video. Thanks to the organisers, the helpers, musicians, food providers, dancers and most of all the communities who get involved each year […]
Africa Day has been a highlight of Waterford Cultural Quarter’s summer programme for the past years, and 2024 promises to continue this tradition. With a host of musicians and DJ’s playing great tunes, displays of dance, traditional costumes and food from African nations and even a petting zoo for the kids to enjoy, there’s something […]