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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A Tribute to the Music of Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott Live
Fri 14th June - Fri 14th June
What's On, Live Music in Wexford
Join us this summer for the most incredible and intimate night dedicated to the joyous music of Christy Moore and Declan Sinnot. One of the most iconic concerts of Christy’s career. Music performed by Liam Byrne (Wexford) & James Freeman. Doors 8.30pm / Show 9.30pm Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Y35 XC95 Tickets: Early […]
The Tumbling Paddies
Sat 15th June - Sat 15th June
What's On, Live Music in Wexford
Rapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts. The Tumbling Paddies have grown from strength to strength, particularly in the past two years. It is no surprise that their music is played in many venues throughout the world. Originally starting out in 2014 as a five-piece performing at local weddings and pubs in their beloved County Fermanagh […]
Classic Car Show At Wells House and Gardens
Sun 16th June - Sun 16th June
Outdoor & Family Fun, What's On
Be sure to save the date for the 2024 Annual Classic Car Show at Wells House and Gardens! The event will take place on June 16th & is the perfect day to celebrate Father’s Day with the whole family. Indulge in the beauty of meticulously restored cars and engage with passionate car owners sharing their […]
Pierces Foundry Wexford, The Rise, and Fall of an Industrial Giant!
Sat 22nd June - Sat 22nd June
What's On
Pierces Foundry Wexford, The Rise, and Fall of an Industrial Giant! This illustrated talk takes place on 22nd June at 11am in the castle Ballroom. It will give an insight into the Rise and Fall of Pierces Foundry. It will discuss the circumstances around the firm’s formation in the mid-19th century and look at its […]
Summer Camp at the IOAC
Mon 1st July - Sat 24th August
What's On, Seasonal Events
Become an adventurer this summer with the IOAC Summer Camp. Suitable from 8 years. The camps are running Monday – Friday each week from 10am – 3pm. Camp starts on Monday 1st July 2024 and runs until Friday 23rd August 2024. Make new friends or meet up with friends from last year and enjoy outdoor […]
Young Adventure Camp at the IOAC
Mon 1st July - Fri 23rd August
What's On
Become a young adventurer at the IOAC this summer. Kids camp suitable from 4-7 years. The camp will be running Monday – Friday 10am – 12md, starting on Monday 1st July 2024 – Friday 23rd August 2024. Join and meet new friends and enjoy fun and games with arts and craft and lots of team […]
Wickerlight
Sat 6th July - Sat 6th July
What's On, Live Music in Wexford
Wickerlight takes on Crown Live July 6th Doors 8pm Tickets: Early Booker €12 General Admission €15 Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Y35 XC95 Emanating from the vibrant depths of the Irish music scene, Wickerlight is an electrifying four-piece band that thrives on the fusion of raw energy and eclectic sounds. With their […]
Kids Yoga Retreat
Sat 6th July - Sat 13th July
What's On
During Johnstown Castles’ Kids Camp week – join The Kids Yoga Classroom for a Yoga, nature and creativity camp in Johnstown Ballroom on Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th July from 11am – 1.30pm. Children can chill out this summer time in a beautiful space, trying out warm ups, breathwork, yoga stories and flow, including […]
Foraging and Folklore for Kids – Johnstown Castle
Thu 11th July - Thu 11th July
What's On
As part of Johnstown’s Kids Camp, we will be starting summer off in a wonderful way on Thursday 11th July at 10:30am. Join Lorraine, the Gallivanting Foraging & Folklore guide for a fascinating workshop aimed at introducing your little ones to the magic that is the natural world. Together we will find edible […]
Clohamon Vintage-Heritage Weekend. Y21D8P9
Sat 13th July - Sun 14th July
Heritage and Culture, What's On
Heritage Weekend Saturday evening we have story telling by local story tellers beside the old bog cottage. This is a working cottage, With open fire. We cook stew outdoors in the skillet pots. Sunday we have the cottage working cooking Bacon and cabbage and Wexford spuds. Vintage machinery and tools on display. Traders selling there […]
Art in the Open
Sat 20th July - Sun 28th July
What's On
ART IN THE OPEN, now in its 17th year is getting bigger and better by the year. With bookings full to the brim and a packed selection of workshops and presentations, it certainly deserves its title of the largest outdoor painting festival in Europe. Lots of returning visitors and some exciting new artists […]
The Wolfe Tones
Thu 1st August - Thu 1st August
What's On, Live Music in Wexford
From humble beginnings in Dublin, to the hallowed halls of Carnegie Hall, New York and the Paris Olympia, The Wolfe Tones have enthralled generations of Irish music fans around the globe in their own unique style. Iconic, legendary, often overused superlatives, however they are never more appropriate than when referencing The Wolfe Tones. In a […]