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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Music for Wexford present Harp Ireland concert

Sat 28th September - Sat 28th September
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  Tríona Marshall has played with The Chieftains since 2003, performing at festivals and concert halls around the world and in the USA, Japan, China and Australia. She has recorded extensively with The Chieftains and was principal harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Cruitirí Loch Garman – Wexford Harp Ensemble directed by Aileen Kennedy, are […]

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 […]

Halloween Fall Festival at Secret Valley

Sat 5th October - Sun 3rd November
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🔮🎃BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE  for our Fall Festival at Secret Valley. Includes family day activities and Adult Scare Night🎃🔮   Bookings are essential and are selling fast already. Please book to ensure you get your place!    https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/secretvalley/items/?flow=1238703&full-items=yes&back=https://www.secretvalley.ie/&g4=yes   (www.secretvalley.ie)   We have different packages to suit different needs:   Package 1 (Full Package Deal) […]

Joe Rooney’s Fr Ted Show Gorey Yellow Belly Comedy Festival

Sat 5th October - Sat 5th October
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Get ready for a night of hilarious nostalgia at the Gorey Yellow Belly Comedy Festival! Joe Rooney, famously known as the rebellious Father Damo from the iconic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whistle Theft, is bringing Craggy Island to life. Joe will host a special screening of the episode, share behind-the-scenes stories, and challenge you […]

Secret Valley “CornMaze Massacre” Adult Scare Nights

Fri 11th October - Wed 30th October

Every Halloween, a frightening fever sweeps the nation with thrilling creepy mazes and haunted houses. If you dare, experience a night filled with your darkest nightmares only at Cornmaze Massacre.   Dare to venture through the South-East’s best haunted attraction and explore our expansive experience. But that’s not all! Experience the vibrant fall foliage of […]

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’ […]

Wells House & Gardens Halloween Train Rides, Tricks, Treats and Pumpkin Patch Fun

Sun 20th October - Thu 31st October
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Join us for a spellbinding adventure filled with magic and mischief. The Wells Witches have returned to the estate, and they invite you to explore their enchanting haven in the woodlands of the Wells estate. Discover the Witch’s homes in the Arboretum and step into a world of wonder with a meet and greet, the […]

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