Festivals

Festivals in Wexford

Wexford is internationally known for the Wexford Opera Festival that takes places yearly in October, since 2008. The Spiegeltent festival, coinciding in time, is a unique festival of music, comedy and theatre in the Paradiso Spiegeltent on Wexford Quay. 

During the August Bank Holiday, the Rockin' Food Festival brings to Enniscorthy the best Rock'n'Roll gigs and food stands. With loads of activities for children, if you are visiting Wexford on August Bank Holiday make sure to pay a visit to this fantastic festival.

Visit any time of year to attend these and more phenomenal Wexford festivals, incredible events and our captivating attractions. Book your accommodation now.

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SpringMoves Dance Festival 2024

Thu 9th May - Sun 12th May
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SpringMoves Dance Festival is an energetic celebration of dance in Wexford, centred around the National Opera House and Wexford Arts Centre and moving out onto the streets of Wexford Town! The festival is an opportunity for Wexford locals to engage with national and international dance artists and companies and to discover new dance in our […]

The County Wexford May Bush Festival 2024

Fri 19th April - Thu 9th May
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The County Wexford May Bush Festival is delighted to present its biggest programme yet! 
 Events include schools workshops, book launches, cookery demonstrations, walks and talks, May Bush decoration events and The May Bush Concert in Ballindaggin on Saturday May 4th. This ground-up community festival is organised by artist/folklorist Michael Fortune and  artist/traditional singer Aileen […]

Festival of Ferns 2024

Sun 2nd June - Mon 3rd June
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A 2 day festival over the June holiday weekend.   A festival of celebration, music and fun in the Ancient Capital of Leinster.  Showcasing its medieval heritage, events will include a festival parade – a real visual spectacle of colour and craic; music in the grounds of Ferns Castle and local pubs.  Fringe events include an exhibition […]

Rosslare Harbour Festival 2024

Fri 14th June - Sun 16th June
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Fun Events for everyone. Music in the local pubs and in the Memorial Garden. Talks on Maritime History or our Cultural and Heritage  connection with Normandy in France. Childrens events such as crab fishing and sand castle building. A charity walk will also be held.  Wexford Sailing Cots Race in Rosslare Harbour Bay.

Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival

Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May
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Prepare to be blown away during the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2024! As County Wexford prepares to welcome over 700k during the usual festival weekend in August, the Rockin’ Food Festival will now take place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.  Expect all your usual favourites and get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring top […]