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 #BestForFun, any time of year.

 

Festivals | Wexford is internationally known for the Opera Festival, but County Wexford is also known for so much more festivals from food and harvest, the Spiegeltent Festival, literary 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 summer 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 summer.

Wexford. Soak it all in.

Book early and plan your summer adventure at VisitWexford.ie

225th Anniversary of 1798 – Summer School- The Ideals of Revolution: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

Fri 9th June - Fri 9th June
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The Ideals of Revolution: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.   Enniscorthy is honoured to host a visit from the French Ambassador to Ireland Vincent Guérend in conversation with historians Liam Chambers of University of Limerick and Brian O’Cléirigh of Oulart on ‘The Ideals of Revolution: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité – How The French Revolution Impacted Irish Rebellion’.   […]

Bree Midsummer Fest

Fri 9th June - Fri 9th June
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An extravaganza of country music A wonderful line of The Tumbling Paddies ,Stuart Moyles and Olivia Douglas. Come and enjoy a long evening of wonderful music and dancing at Byrne’s Grainstore, Bree, Co. Wexford. Doors open at 6:30. Music starts at 7:30. Food trucks on site. DJ till late.

Songs of the Sea

Sat 10th June - Sat 10th June
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Spend some time in the 16th century tower with a variety of sea-themed music by candlelight. Join in as we sing, play and tell stories about the sea at this coastal castle.   This event takes place in the upper hearth room where the scenes of sea, mythical creatures, sailing and fishing will enchant you […]

Historical Guided Walks With Jimmy Crowe at The Strand Cahore

Sat 10th June - Sat 10th June
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They’re BACK! Guided Historical walks with Jimmy Crowe at The Strand Cahore every 2nd Saturday – Meet 10.30am, €10pp including guided brochure for participants.  We’re delighted to have local guide and history buff Jimmy Crowe joining us for a series of guided local history and folklore walks throughout the year. Each walk is approximately 1.5 […]

A Lethal Black Ooze + Support

Sat 10th June - Sat 10th June
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A night of music at The Presentation Arts Centre Enniscorthy curated by Peer Pleasure to meet all your gig going desires. With performances from A Lethal Black Ooze (garage punk)  Recoil (rock) Nana Jane (alt rock) and Shane Hurley (rock) Saturday 10th of June. Door 7.45pm with 8pm start. Ticket €10 (+ €1.50 Booking Fee)

Superstars Stage Academy presents “Let There Be Colour”

Sun 11th June - Sun 11th June
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Superstars Stage Academy presents “Let There Be Colour” written and directed by Sharon Clancy and Starring the Superstars Stage Academy Kids. This is a heartfelt family show full of fun, singing, dancing and acting with toe tapping and sing along hits!  The Empress Enya, of Vantablack, can only see in monochrome due to a rare […]

A Variety Night in aid of Parkinson’s Wexford

Tue 13th June - Tue 13th June

Join SINGING FOR HEALTH PARKINSONS CHOIR, Wexford to celebrate their first year singing together as a group. The National Opera House and Wexford Festival Opera are delighted host an evening of star-studded summer madness for the choir and their guests with a fundraising variety concert in support of this local charity. Wexford’s own George Lawlor heads up […]

Music for Wexford presents Trio Cantare

Fri 16th June - Fri 16th June
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16th June  Dublin mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain, Armagh pianist Cahal Masterson, and Cork cellist Yseult Cooper-Stockdale are all alumni of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, from where they graduated in 2014.   Even though they are a relatively new chamber ensemble, being founded in 2021, their inaugural concerts at Drogheda Classical Music and Belfast […]

“My Wonderland-Oceania” Artistic Show by Urszula Kaczor

Fri 16th June - Fri 16th June
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“My Wonderland-Oceania” is an exceptional project created by Urszula Kaczor, combining artistic creations and music. Urszula Kaczor is an artist who has developed the “My Wonderland” project, blending photography, creative makeup, video, and clothing designs. Since 2018, she has been presenting a new collection during a fashion show vernissage each year. This time, her project […]

Rosslare Harbour Festival 2023

Sat 17th June - Sun 18th June
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Charity walk. Music and other events in the Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Maritime exhibition and talks in the Maritime Heritage Centre. Crab Fishing, sand castle building and Wexford Cot Sailing making this a great family event.

Gorey Agriculture show

Sat 17th June - Sat 17th June
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This years Gorey Agriculture show is being held at Ashton, Ballycanew, Gorey, Wexford. The show is taking place on the 17th of June and plans are well under way to ensure this years shows surpasses last years. The Gorey Agriculture show prides themselves in providing the perfect family day out with equestrian classes, cattle & […]

1798 Rebellion Day

Sun 18th June - Sun 18th June
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18th June  The National 1798 Centre Rebellion Centre Visit the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy this June for a family-friendly day out with 1798 re-enactors, heritage and craft displays, music, food and great memories made in the historic town.

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