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Waterford is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas with Winterval 2026. Now in its 14th year, Ireland’s Christmas festival will bring weekends of festive entertainment to the city from November 13 to December 23, with headline gigs, Christmas markets, magical family experiences and seasonal celebrations designed to attract visitors from near and far.

The year 2025 marks a momentous year for Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford, as it marks its 1,111th anniversary. Founded in 914 AD by Viking Ragnall, as ‘Vadrarjfordr’ - its original Viking name - the foundations of Ireland’s history are imprinted over centuries on Waterford’s landscape and within the city’s labyrinth of narrow streets and laneways inside the medieval walls.

Get ready to experience the enchanting Christmas magic at Waterford Treasures Museums this holiday season. From Santa’s Grotto in the 13th-century undercrofts to a Children's Christmas Trail, Toys Through the Ages at the Bishop’s Palace, a gramophone concert, and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Preparations are already under way for the annual Winterval festival in Waterford, which has been named the European City of Christmas for this year.