What's On

 

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. 

 

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.

 

Make memories to last a lifetime in Wexford this winter

 

Find your joy in Wexford.

Book your winter break at VisitWexford.ie

Breakfast With Santa at Secret Valley

Sat 2nd December - Sat 16th December
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Secret Valley Wildlife Park – 2nd – 16th December  Join us for a delightful morning at Secret Valley Wildlife Park for a magical Breakfast With Santa!   Bring your little ones to indulge in a scrumptious breakfast while enjoying the company of jolly old Santa Claus himself. This in-person event promises a joyful start to the holiday season. […]

Sunday Miscellany Celebrates Christmas with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Wed 6th December - Wed 6th December
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Wexford – 6th December In recent years Sunday Miscellany and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra have come together to bring this magic to audiences in live Christmas concerts. Each year an eclectic range of great musical artists and speakers join the RTÉ CO for an evening of music and creative writing at its best. The spoken […]

Local Storytellers To Feature In RTÉ Radio 1 Sunday Miscellany Christmas concert

Wed 6th December - Wed 6th December
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National Opera House – 6th December Sunday Miscellany Celebrates Christmas with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra has become a new seasonal tradition in Dublin, with concerts selling out as soon as they go on sale. Due to their popularity, for the first time, they will also bring their special Christmas programme to the National Opera House, […]

Qween – Christmas with Qween

Fri 8th December - Fri 8th December
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Crown Bar Wexford – December 8th // Doors 8:00pm // Show 9:30pm Qween is an Irish Queen Tribute band who perform all of Queen’s Greatest Hits in venues around the island of Ireland. As one of Europe’s most authentic Queen Tribute Bands, Qween performs a live 2 hour set of Queen’s Greatest Hits while keeping […]

Nathan Carter

Fri 8th December - Fri 8th December
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Wexford – 8th December  In a few short years Nathan Carter has established himself as one of the most popular and best all-round entertainers in Ireland packing the biggest venues available including the 3 Arena in Dublin and the SSE Arena in Belfast.   He has used the Lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 to re-assess […]

Enniscorthy Christmas Market

Fri 8th December - Sun 17th December
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Enniscorthy – 8th – 17th December ‘Enniscorthy Christmas Market’ being set up by Enniscorthy Municipal District in the Market Square which will take place on December 8th, 9th 10th, 15th ,16th & 17th 🎅 🗓   From 12pm – 6:30pm

Cold place – The Worlds Leading Cold Play Tribute

Sat 9th December - Sat 9th December
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Crown Live Wexford – December 9th // Doors 8:30pm // Show 9:30pm Coldplace – The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your […]

Make Your Own Elf Door

Sat 9th December - Sat 9th December
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Enniscorthy – 9th December  Dawn from Craft Central is back in Enniscorthy with a super special festive workshop for kids! Make your own Elf Door and Edible Christmas Decoration   Saturday December 9th from 2pm until 4pm The Presentation Arts Centre Enniscorthy This workshop is for kids aged 6+ Tickets €25   Minimum numbers required […]

Lyric Opera presents A Classical Christmas

Sat 9th December - Sat 9th December
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Wexford – 9th December  A celebration of the most glorious music of the season in the company of Lyric Opera. Director Vivian Coates creates a beautifully evocative Christmas event, which will warm your heart as we prepare for the most wonderful night of the year. Join the Lyric Opera Orchestra, soloists Rachel Croash & José […]

Elf Academy

Sat 9th December - Sun 17th December
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Irish Heritage Park – 9th – 17th December  Elf Academy is back…….   Our expert elves are back in the Irish National Heritage Park for Christmas…..want to become a trainee elf for the day? Little ones will enjoy Christmas crafts, how to make their own decorations and reindeer food. Learn some elf dance moves and […]

St Iberius NS Christmas Market

Sun 10th December - Sun 10th December
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St Iberius National School – 10th December St. Iberius National School invites you to our annual Christmas Market, a fun filled fair with festive markets for crafts and gifts, relax in our school cafe with home-baked treats while being served tea and coffee. Chance your luck at our holiday raffle. Bring your family and friends, […]

Santa’s Wonderland at the Coal Bunker, Drinagh

Sun 10th December - Sun 17th December
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Drinagh – 10th – 17th December 🎅✨ SANTA’S COMING TO THE COAL BUNKER. Come join us at his magical grotto. Fun and activities while you wait to see him! We know you’re going to love it!! 🥰🎁🎅🎄❤️   💰€10 per child! Adults FREE! 💰 Every child receives a present! 🎁    📅 December 10th & […]

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