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What's On in Wexford
Wexford's musical and cultural scene is busy all year round with festivals, family events, comedy shows, live music, heritage events, workshops and more all throughout the year. Our corner of Ireland's Ancient East is best for fun, any time of year.
Festivals | Wexford is internationally known for the famous Wexford Festival Opera and Wexford Spiegeltent Festival celebrating the arts, music and comedy, but it's also known for many more festivals. From food, harvest and seasonal festivals, literary festivals, comedy festivals and the Fringe Festival to name a few. This year, the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 is coming to County Wexford for 8 days of craic agus cheoil in our vibrant, exciting, atmospheric and welcoming town.
Family-friendly | A wide variety of family-friendly events take place around our beautiful county whether it's a seasonal St.Patrick’s Day Parade, Easter, Halloween or Christmas experience, arts and crafts workshops and other events and activities to keep the whole family occupied and entertained.
Comedy and Live Music | Comedy and live music gigs in Wexford are a must when visiting our corner of the country. With festivals, seasonal events and live music on every corner of Wexford, there's sure to be something happening across the county when you visit during the winter months.
Art & Crafts and Heritage Workshops | Explore a range of art and crafts events or lovely heritage workshops on traditional methods in Wexford's heritage sites, art centres and other venues that take place throughout the year.
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The Gorey May Bush Féile 2024
Mon 8th April - Fri 31st May
What's On
The Gorey May Bush Féile is an annual intergenerational community led festival in Co. Wexford. Through an exciting programme of FREE events the festival promotes, documents and shares the May Bush tradition and the wider customs, traditions and cultural connections of welcoming in Bealtaine in Co. Wexford & beyond. There are events to suit all […]
The County Wexford May Bush Festival 2024
Fri 19th April - Thu 9th May
What's On, Festivals
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 […]
Evening Bat Walks
Thu 25th April - Thu 29th August
What's On
As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night. In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One […]
Pegasus The Clothes Horse by Alison Ní Mháirtín
Sat 27th April - Sat 27th April
What's On, Theatre
Pegasus The Clothes Horse by Alison Ní Mháirtín. Fiadh has the perfect family, Mammy and her delicious jam, Mum and her magical yew stick, the best bedtime stories ever, and a magical clothes horse called Pegasus for endless adventures. Then one day, a delivery arrives that will change everything… This new play by Wexford-based Alison […]
By Hook or By Crooke: A Hike to the Hook Walk
Sat 27th April - Sat 27th April
What's On
A walk through the stunning scenery of the Hook Peninsula and the estuary. Full route is 21km between Crooke, Co. Waterford and the historic Hook Lighthouse but there are many options for those who don’t fancy the full distance. Tickets on sale at HikeToTheHook.com Enjoy the great relaxed atmosphere and raise money […]
Wexford Light Opera Society presents The Phantom of the Opera
Mon 29th April - Sat 4th May
What's On
Prepare to be captivated, enthralled, and spellbound as the Wexford Light Opera Society proudly presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera,” at the prestigious National Opera House. A spellbinding tale of love, obsession, and the power of music, this iconic musical has enthralled audiences worldwide for decades, and now it comes […]
Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival
Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May
Food Experiences, Festivals, What's On
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 […]
The Danny Byrne Band
Fri 3rd May - Fri 3rd May
What's On, Live Music in Wexford
The Danny Byrne Band are the fastest growing band on the Irish music scene, and their unique style of high energy modern folk has crowds going mental everywhere they perform. From a few miles outside of Newry, these South Armagh men travel all over Ireland and the UK delivering electrifying gigs. There are literally no […]
Wexford Sinfonia’s 30th Anniversary Summer Proms
Sun 5th May - Sun 5th May
What's On, Live Music in Wexford
National Opera House, Wexford: After the success of Music in Movieland in March 2023, Wexford Sinfonia Orchestra and Composer-Conductor Liam Bates are collaborating once again to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the orchestra’s founding. At the centre of this programme of showstoppers, young rising star pianist, Kalle Peura, performs George Gershwin’s masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue. A native of […]
Joe Rooney At The Jack Rabbit Bunclody
Sun 5th May - Sun 5th May
What's On, Comedy
The Jack Rabbits Comedy Club Presents: Joe Rooney plus guests The Jack Rabbit Bar, Bunclody, welcomes one of the most familiar faces on Irish Television, for One Night Only! Everyone’s Favourite, from TV Classics, Father Ted, and Killinaskully, its Joe Rooney. Comedian Joe Rooney, best known for his TV roles in Father Ted, […]
Teddy Bear’s Picnic At Wells House & Gardens
Sun 5th May - Sun 5th May
What's On
Join us for a magical Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Wells House & Gardens on Sunday, May 5th! Come relax and reconnect with loved ones amidst our stunning estate grounds. Encounter our friendly giant bear and be sure to bring your beloved cuddly toy to our picnic! Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities: Children’s Disco […]
Tom Meighan – Solo Tour – (Ex Kasabian Front man)
Wed 8th May - Wed 8th May
Live Music in Wexford, What's On
Tom Meighan – solo tour – (Ex Kasabian Front man) is coming to Crown Live on Wednesday May 8th! Doors 8pm / Show 9pm 18+ Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Y35 XC95