What’s On in Wexford this Winter

Wondering what’s on in Wexford this Winter?

Visit Wexford has you covered.

 

Discover a range of events across County Wexford this Winter and enjoy fun with friends and family at live gigs, music festivals, the arts, retreats, and so much more with Visit Wexford. From tribute acts, to comedies, opera performances, and much more. This winter in Wexford is looking to be a good one!

 

Feel the Joy of Wexford this Winter, come and experience it for yourself! Book your Winter break and plan your break around events happening across County Wexford.

 

CHRIS KENT – BACK AT IT

17th November | Crown Live

After a dose of the real world (having gone back to the day job as an electrician), Chris found himself with two jobs and the ridiculous notion of trying to buy a house. It turns out he did not have enough jobs.

Learn more here.

 

 

Pilgrim Street

17th November | Wexford Arts Centre

Strongly influenced by Bluegrass, Old Time Country and Folk Music, fused with traditional folk songs from this side of the Atlantic, Pilgrim St bring a warm and lively atmosphere to their music and have garnered a glowing word of mouth endorsement from venues around the country with their powerhouse live performances. 

Learn more here.

 

 

AbraKIDabra

18th November | Wexford Arts Centre

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show to the Wexford Arts Centre for one spectacular afternoon of mind boggling fun! 

Learn more here.

 

 

Gift Yourself A More Peaceful Mind – A Talk By Bernadette McPhillips

23rd November | Riverside Park Hotel

The Talk will cover a number of areas, including ways to feel calm and balanced, to reduce worry and anxiety and, to deepen inner wisdom in order to make most effective and helpful decisions.

Learn more here.

 

 

MfW presents Fretwork

24th November | St. Peter’s College Chapel

In these last decades, they have explored the core repertory of great English concert music, from Taverner to Purcell.

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Bouncers And Shakers – By Enniscorthy Theatre Company

24th November – 2nd December | Presentation Arts Centre

Bouncers and Shakers are two brilliantly written one act plays by John Godber and Jane Thorton, performed back to back, set in the 80s.

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Decadent Theatre Company present ‘On Such As We’ by Billy Roche

24th November – 2nd December | Wexford

A heartwarming Christmas play from the internationally acclaimed Wexford playwright and author of ‘The Wexford Trilogy’ and ‘Cavalcaders’.

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The Year Grunge Broke 

25th November | Crown Live

The Year Grunge Broke is the quintessential tribute to the Grunge and Alternative Rock scene of the ’90s. 

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Ballet Ireland presents ‘Carmen’ in association with EY Ireland

25th November | Wexford

Thrilling audiences when first performed, this ballet created for the company follows the story of a young, naïve soldier José, who is bewitched by the beautiful and fiery gypsy, Carmen. 

Learn more here.

 

 

Oyster Lane Theatre Group presents ‘The Producers’

28th November – 1st December | Wexford

Join Oyster Lane Theatre Group and their cast and ensemble of over 60 members as they bound their way into the National Opera House once again! 

Learn more here.

 

 

John Spillane

30th November | Wexford Arts Centre

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. 

Learn more here.

 

 

Roísin O

2nd December | Crown Live

Already enjoying a triumphant return to the Irish music scene as a solo artist, 2022 Saw Róisín O top the Irish and independent charts with her highly anticipated album ‘Courageous’.

Learn more here.

 

 

Irish Baroque Orchestra Handel’s Messiah with Chamber Choir Ireland

2nd December | Wexford

The Irish Baroque Orchestra’s annual production of Handel’s Messiah with Chamber Choir Ireland has become a highlight of the December calendar.

Learn more here.

 

 

Just This Once – Ali Comerford

3rd December | National Opera House

Music Network and The National Opera House announced Ali Comerford as the RESONATE artist-in-residence for 2023. Ali, a violinist, violist and songwriter, will develop a new project titled Just This Once…. inspired by stories submitted by the public.

Learn more here.

 

 

Christmas with the New York Tenors and Irish Soprano Deirdre Masterson

3rd December | National Opera House

Experience the Memorable Music, Moments and Magic of Christmas from New York, as the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio with Irish Soprano Deirdre Masterson, and featured guest artists

Learn more here.

 

 

Sunday Miscellany Celebrates Christmas with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

6th December | National Opera House

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.

Learn more here.

 

 

Qween – Christmas with Qween

8th December | Crown Live

Qween is an Irish Queen Tribute band who perform all of Queen’s Greatest Hits in venues around the island of Ireland.

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Nathan Carter

8th December | National Opera House

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.

Learn more here.

 

 

Cold place – The Worlds Leading Cold Play Tribute

9th December | Crown Live

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.

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Lyric Opera presents A Classical Christmas

9th December | National Opera House

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. 

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National Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas Gala with Claudia Boyle

15th December | National Opera House

Back by popular demand, our festive gala magically bringing together the worlds of opera, seasonal favourites and carols. 

Learn more here.

 

 

The Big Christmas Sing Concert

17th December | Wexford Arts Centre

Come along for some festive cheer and join in the fun with the Big Christmas singing group celebrating the end of series of workshops for our annual Big Christmas Sing Concert with a range of old, new and wacky seasonal favourites all led by Elizabeth Drwal. 

Learn more here.

 

 

Tony Carty’s Crooning Christmas

19th December | National Opera House

Get that warm, cosy and comforting Christmas feeling with Tony Carty & Blackjack as they perform a night of Christmas & Crooning Classics in the beautiful venue of St. Iberius Church on Tuesday 19th December at 8pm.

Learn more here.

 

 

Lankum

21st December | National Opera House

False Lankum is the acclaimed follow-up to Lankum’s 2019 breakthrough album The Livelong Day, which paved the way for critical and commercial success, earning them that year’s RTE Choice Music Prize (the Irish equivalent of the Album of the Year Grammy) and the #8 spot on NPR Music’s Best Albums of the Year list.

Learn more here.

 

 

ABBAesque Christmas Special

22nd December | Crown Live

ABBAesque is coming to Crown Live on friday, 22nd December 2023 with a Christmas Special

Learn more here.

 

 

Smash Hits 90’s Christmas Special At The Crown

28th December | Crown Live

Smash Hits are coming back to Crown Live with a Christmas Special this December 28th

Learn more here.

 

 

George Micheal “Amazing” by James Bermingham and his full six piece band

29th December | Crown Live

High energy all of the biggest hits and floor fillers of GM’s career. This show sells out in every county and venue all year round so do not delay on grabbing tickets to this show.

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Bagatelle and Friends Celebrating the Legacy of Liam Reilly

6th January | National Opera House

This 6th January, for one night only – just days after the anniversary of his passing, Bagatelle and Friends will perform at the National Opera House Wexford.

Learn more here.

 

 

The Fureys

7th January | National Opera House

When The Fureys return to the stage of The National Opera House, Wexford on Sunday 7th January 2024 they will treat their audience to one of popular music’s richest legacies, performing all their best loved songs.

Learn more here.

 

 

Three Amigos

10th January | Riverside Park Hotel

Three Amigos live at the Riverside Park Hotel on Wednesday 10th January 2024.

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Frankie Boyle – Lap of Shame

12th January | National Opera House

Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours are part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.

Learn more here.

 

 

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Find your Joy in Wexford.

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