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. 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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New Ross Piano Festival

Wed 25th September - Sun 29th September
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Our 2024 festival features an outstanding lineup of artists, including renowned pianists Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne, Yukine Kuroki, Sofya Gulyak, Michael McHale, Eoín Fleming, Trio Rodin and our Artistic Director Finghin Collins. This year we are delighted to announce a new festival format. On Friday and Saturday nights we will present two concerts (7pm and […]

Smash Hits

Sat 28th September - Sat 28th September

  Smash Hits are coming back to Wexford! Join us on September 28th 2024 in Crown Live for the ultimate 90’s Party band!   Doors 8.30pm / Show 9.30pm Tickets: €20    Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Y35 XC95 Smash Hits! are a unique, entertaining tribute to the golden era of dance, pop and R‘n’B.This Dublin six-piece […]

Band of Friends

Sun 29th September - Sun 29th September
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Gerry Mc Avoys Band of Friends is coming to Crown Live Sunday September 29th! Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm 18+ Tickets: €23 Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Co Wexford, Y35 XC95 Gerry McAvoy formed Band of friends in 2012. Gerry played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years. He has played on every record with Rory from 1971 […]

The Year Grunge Broke

Sat 5th October - Sat 5th October
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The Year Grunge Broke // Crown Live // Saturday, 5th October 2024 Tickets: €16 + booking fee Doors 8.30pm // Show 9.30pm 18+   Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Ireland   Get ready to immerse yourself in the raw energy and defiant spirit of Grunge and ’90s Alternative Rock with The Year Grunge […]

Keith Barry – Mind Games

Fri 18th October - Fri 18th October

Keith Barry is a man of mystery. He believes magic and wonder is what the world needs right now more than any other time in history. Mind Games will remain a mystery with the content of the show being kept a complete secret except for those lucky enough to witness it live… Keith Barry, the internationally acclaimed Mind Magician. […]

Cry Before Dawn

Fri 18th October - Fri 18th October
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Due to INCREDIBLE demand, Cry Before Dawn will play a second night in Wexford Spiegeltent! Cry Before Dawn first formed in 1982, and fuse guitar driven rock with traditional Irish pipes and whistles to create a uniquely powerful and dynamic sound The band has 2 Double Platinum selling albums to their name as well as […]

Wexford Festival Opera

Fri 18th October - Sat 2nd November

The 73rd Wexford Festival Opera 1 Festival | 16 Days | 70 Events Join us in Wexford from 18 October for 16 days of unforgettable performances featuring world-class opera, recitals, pop-up events, concerts and more. Taking place at the prestigious National Opera House, and at selected venues around the town, this year’s programme explores the […]

Cry Before Dawn

Sat 19th October - Sat 19th October
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Cry Before Dawn first formed in 1982, and fuse guitar driven rock with traditional Irish pipes and whistles to create a uniquely powerful and dynamic sound The band has 2 Double Platinum selling albums to their name as well as prestigious national awards. These include “Best Newcomer” in 1987 and “Best Irish Group” in 1989, […]

Four Faces

Sat 19th October - Sat 19th October
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Join us on Saturday 19th October 2024 at Crown Live for Dublin group Four Faces!   Tickets: Early Booker €10 / General Admission €12 Doors 8:30pm / Show 9:30pm   18+  Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Y35 XC95, Ireland Four Faces, hailed by Whelan’s as ‘Ones to Watch 2024’ and featured in BBC’s ‘ATL Rated R Rocks 2024’ […]

Tina Turner Tribute Show at Riverside Park Hotel

Fri 25th October - Fri 25th October
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Proud Mary and Her City Limits Band is an exhilarating tribute act that pays homage to the one and only Tina Turner. With a high-energy performance, sensational vocals, and authentic recreations of Tina’s signature moves, this event promises to be an electrifying experience that captures the essence of Tina herself. What to Expect: – An […]

The Gerry Cinnamon Experience

Sun 27th October - Sun 27th October
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The Gerry Cinnamon Experience is coming to Crown Live on Sunday October 27th!   Tickets: €20 Doors 8.30pm / Show 9.30pm  18+ Crown Live, Monck Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Y35 XC95  Gary Digan Aka ( The Gerry Cinnamon Experience) the UKs Premier & Definitive Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. Consistently selling out venues nationwide across the UK & Beyond […]

Wexford Light Opera Society presents Hits from the Musicals

Mon 28th October - Thu 31st October
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Prepare for another compelling performance as the Wexford Light Opera Society presents their 28th annual spectacle, “Hits From The Musicals.” in Clayton Whites Hotel. The thoughtfully chosen musical selection features a rich tapestry of timeless classics and contemporary gems, brought to life by the award-winning chorus of the Wexford Light Opera Society, celebrated for their […]

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