City of Lights illuminations

  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 […]

Culture Night in Waterford Cultural Quarter

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 […]

The WCQ Market is back!

Come along and enjoy unique Waterford crafts, jewellery, tasty treats, local art and many more surprises each Saturday (and some Sundays) during the summer months. Supporting local makers, emerging and established entrepreneurs and crafts from around the world, experience old favourites and new experiences at WCQ Market – all welcome. Stay up to date on […]

Celebrating Community Spirit in the Heart of Waterford – Thomas Street Art House and Pocket Park Sneak Peek Event, 26th April

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 […]

Join Us for the Thomas Street Pocket Park – Sneak Peek & Playful Communities Event!

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 […]

Have your say! Thomas Street Pocket Park and Community Art House

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 […]

Green Deal Energy Master Plan Launch – 20th November.

Green Deal Energy Master Plan poster

Save Money, Increase Efficiency, Go Green! Ready to transform your business for a sustainable future? Join us on Wednesday, 20th November, 3pm – 5.30pm at Dooley’s Hotel for the GREEN DEAL ENERGY MASTER PLAN launch! Discover how to cut costs and boost energy efficiency, with expert insights and funding opportunities to power your business’s green […]

Celebrating Africa Day 2024

A dance troup in costume, The main figure wears a black costume with straw at the feet, hands and front and an orange headpiece,

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 returns to O’Connell Street on May 25th

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 […]

Celebrate Brazil Day!

A man and a woman in red samba costumes

An amazing day of celebrations were held in the Cultural Quarter on May 11th to the sounds of Brazilian beats, samba and demonstrations and workshops of Capoeira. Capoeira is described as Brazilian martial arts, combining dance, acrobatics and music. Fabulous displays of Samba, the most prevalent dance form in Brazil, delighted audiences and brought a […]