Winterval Waterford

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🎄Ireland’s largest Christmas festival
⭐️European City of Christmas
🗓️ Returning in November 2026
🎡60 events • markets • music • magic
✍️Plan your Winterval visit at winterval.ie

We’re delighted to welcome back Waterford Panto Society to Winterval with this year’s production ✨Sleeping Beauty✨Taking...
16/04/2026

We’re delighted to welcome back Waterford Panto Society to Winterval with this year’s production ✨Sleeping Beauty✨

Taking to the stage at Theatre Royal Waterford this December, this much-loved local production brings all the fun, laughter and tradition audiences return for year after year.

With a full live band, Spraoí designed sets, spectacular costumes, and plenty of familiar faces, it’s a true Christmas experience in the heart of the city, just steps from the Winterval magic

📅 Running throughout December
📍 Theatre Royal Waterford

The team at Waterford Panto Society are committed to keeping this a family tradition at great value with a family of 4 ticket costing under €100.

🎟️ Ticket details coming soon - keep an eye on their channels for updates ✨

And this year’s Arena Panto is… SNOW WHITE! 🍎✨Get ready for a spellbinding spectacular adventure packed with big laughs,...
08/04/2026

And this year’s Arena Panto is… SNOW WHITE! 🍎✨

Get ready for a spellbinding spectacular adventure packed with big laughs, dazzling performances and plenty of surprises along the way 🥳

This epic fairytale promises to be bigger and more magical than ever before 🌟

🎟️ Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY 9th April

📅 12th–30th December
📍 SETU Arena

Winterval will feature two pantos across the city again for 2026, with more details on the second show coming soon ✨

🥳 New 1,000 Capacity Venue ‘The Hive’ Announced for Winterval 2026 🤩Winterval has announced an exciting new addition for...
18/03/2026

🥳 New 1,000 Capacity Venue ‘The Hive’ Announced for Winterval 2026 🤩

Winterval has announced an exciting new addition for the 2026 festival with the introduction of The Hive, a brand-new 1,000-capacity events venue set to host a series of top comedy and live music performances throughout the festival season.

Designed to provide a comfortable and vibrant entertainment space, The Hive will be a heated, seated and fully floored venue, ensuring festivalgoers can enjoy an unforgettable night out regardless of the winter weather. The venue will also feature a separate foyer and bar tent, creating a welcoming space for guests to gather before and after performances.

The Hive will bring an expanded programme of high-quality comedy and music acts to the Winterval line-up, offering visitors even more reasons to spend an evening at Ireland’s favourite Christmas festival.

Festival organisers say the new venue will play a key role in enhancing Winterval’s evening entertainment offering and providing a dedicated space for large-scale performances during the festive period.

Further details, including the first act announcements and ticket information, will be revealed soon ✨. Who would you like to see in The Hive at Winterval?

From cheeky Elf encounters to some of the most-shared photo spots of the festival 📸✨A big thank you to Medite Smartply f...
23/12/2025

From cheeky Elf encounters to some of the most-shared photo spots of the festival 📸✨
A big thank you to Medite Smartply for sponsoring our Elf on the Shelf and for bringing so many of the Winterval installations to life using their high-strength OSB panels.

We’ve loved seeing the selfie stations popping up all over your feeds, proof that great design (and a bit of festive fun) goes a long way.

Thanks to Medite Smartply for helping us build moments worth stopping for 🎄👏
Spotted at our Elf on the Shelf 📸 the fabulous Jack Bolger, captured by Alan Robinson

From festive lights to little moments around the city, Winterval wouldn’t be what it is without the support of local bus...
23/12/2025

From festive lights to little moments around the city, Winterval wouldn’t be what it is without the support of local businesses 🎄🚗

A big thank you to Volkswagen Waterford for supporting the festival.
It’s thanks to local businesses like Volkswagen Waterford that we’re able to offer so much free fun across Winterval for everyone to enjoy.

Community support makes Winterval what it is. Go raibh míle maith agaibh 👏✨

✨ Competition Winner Announcement ✨A huge congratulations to Helena Kennedy, the winner of our Gerry O'Carroll family po...
23/12/2025

✨ Competition Winner Announcement ✨

A huge congratulations to Helena Kennedy, the winner of our Gerry O'Carroll family portrait competition 🎉

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to enter, we were genuinely blown away by the responses. 💛

There are also runner-up prize winners, so if you entered, please keep an eye on your inbox.
Thank you to all at Gerry O’Carroll Photography Studio for supporting Winterval and congratulations to the lucky family 🥰

23/12/2025

On the last day of Winterval Waterford , we would like to wish all our fabulous staff and customers a wonderful Christmas break. Thank you for your support throughout the year. 🎡🎠🎅

For generations of Waterford families, the Granville Hotel has been part of Christmas itself. A familiar doorway, a warm...
23/12/2025

For generations of Waterford families, the Granville Hotel has been part of Christmas itself. A familiar doorway, a warm welcome, a place to meet, linger, celebrate and slow down - it’s woven into so many seasonal traditions.

Steeped in history and old-world charm, every bedroom is unique, every corner full of stories. It’s the perfect place to rest your head after a day at Winterval, but you don’t need to stay the night to feel the magic. A Sunday carvery, a quiet corner to catch up - the Granville always feels like home.

Over the Christmas period, the atmosphere is extra special, with live music every night from 28th December to 2nd January, adding to that unmistakable festive warmth people return for year after year.

A much-loved part of Christmas in Waterford, and a perfect place to treat someone you love with a Granville voucher - because some traditions are worth holding onto. ✨

A big thanks from us all here at Winterval to the Granville Hotel for their support every year 🎄

23/12/2025

✨ IT’S THE FINAL DAY OF WINTERVAL!🔥

This is it!
Winterval is open from 11-8 for one last magical day 🎄

If you’ve been saying “we must get in before it ends”, this is your last chance!

👉 Full listings at Winterval.ie

A little love for Santa’s elves 💫
Behind every magical visit to Santa are our incredible elves who welcome families and make every child feel special. Thank you to each and every one of you for the patience, kindness and joy you’ve brought to the grotto every single day ❤️

✨ Winterval is proudly supported by Waterford City and County Council

22/12/2025

✨ Just one day of Winterval left!

The final week of Winterval has been full of magic so far - big nights and small moments, right across Ireland’s oldest city.

🎄 One last day to soak it all in.
If you’ve been meaning to come in, tomorrow’s your last chance!

✨ Winterval is proudly supported by Waterford City and County Council

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