August

SPRAOI STREET FESTIVAL, "The Biggest Street Carnival in Ireland" Fun, Fun, Fun for all the family. in the Waterford city.
Every August Bank Holiday Weekend the streets and quays of Waterford city are transformed into a huge stage featuring an international cast of musicians and street theatre performers. All events are free and the festival attracts thousands of spectators of all ages.
The annual Spraoi Parade and Fireworks bring the festival to a breathtaking and dramatic climax on Sunday night. Tel: (051) 841 808, for full information check out our web site

LISMORE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, Early August, , West Waterford

Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425, Mid August www.tramore-racecourse.com

DUNMORE EAST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. Last W/E in August, since 1994.

www.waterford-dunmore.com

September

WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT OPERA - long established, popular and polished the festival gathers some of the leading Music Societies from throughout these islands. Intimate yet spacious, traditional yet up to date, the Theatre Royal, dating from 1783, is important in the overall appeal of this delightful competitive festival. website

ANNUAL MUSEL FESTIVAL, Passage East, Co. Waterford Contact: www.passagemusselfestival.com

October

'IMAGINE' - Waterford Arts Festival nine mini festivals all in one theatre, film, music, comedy, dance, literature, visual, craft and children - a platform for local talent and a showcase for international artists. The annual festival is a vibrant mix of the traditional and contemporary, well-established acts, special commissions, Irish exclusives and European premieres. website

November

WATERFORD FILM FESTIVAL, The Waterford Annual Film festival 5th - 9th November 2008. The five day film festival, showcasing a wide range of films in Ireland’s oldest city. Welcoming all forms of film production - animation, experimental, student work, digital work, etc. www.waterfordfilmfestival.com