There is always something happening in Tramore. Throughout the year numerous festivals and events take place around the town and surrounding areas. See below for information on the range of upcoming events in Tramore and the Waterford area. Check back regularly for updates and new events! For national events, have a look at the Music Festivals Ireland website.
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Live Music at Sadie's (Robinson's)
Every Second Saturday
Sadie's (Robinson's) has live music on a Saturday a few times a month. Check back here or keep an eye on our Facebook page to find out when Sadie's will have their next live music session!
Live Music in The St. Leger
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
Pop down to the St. Leger every Wednesday for a Trad Session at 9pm and live music on Saturday & Sunday! This Saturday, pop down for some Live Music with Paul & Ray from 10pm, on Sunday Jackie & Eoin are performing from 10pm. Visit our Facebook page or check back here closer to the date for each weeks lineup!
Live Music at the Raglan Road
Every Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday
Pop down for a Live music session at the Raglan Road every weekend and the start of each week! On Monday Mick Comerford will be performing from 9.30pm and on Tuesday Paul Power, Human Jukebox, will also be performing at 9.30pm. Pop down this weekend for some live music from Brian G on Saturday at 9.30pm. Visit our Facebook page or check back here closer to the date for each weeks lineup!
Live Music at Duffy's Bar
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Every Friday & Saturday, pop down to Duffy's Bar in The Grand Hotel for live music! Pablo Duo (2 Piece) will be playing on Friday from 10pm - 12pm, Undercover on Saturday at 11.45pm, Divil The Bit from 9pm - 11pm on Sunday and the evening concludes with a session from DJ Freddie! Visit our Facebook page or check back here closer to the date for each weeks lineup!
Live Music at The Victoria House
Thursday & Saturday
Pop down to 'The Vic' for live music every Thursday & Saturday! On Thursday, Dylan Bible and Martin Murray are performing at 9.30pm while on Saturday The Hot Rats are performing from 10.30pm! Visit our Facebook page or check back here closer to the date for each weeks lineup!
Live Music at Murph's Bar
Every Saturday, & Sunday
Every Saturday & Sunday, pop down to Murph's Bar for live music! On Saturday, Low Standards are performing from 10pm, on Sunday, Brian Walsh with Guests are performing from 8pm - 10pm. Visit our Facebook page or check back here closer to the date for each weeks lineup!
Live Music at The Majestic Hotel
Every Sunday
Live Music is a regular occurrence at The Majestic Hotel. On Saturday, Jackie & Eoin will be performing. All live music starts at 9.30pm in the Lounge Bar.
Dunmore East Festival of Food & Fish
June 21st - 23rd '13
Dunmore East Food Festival is a jam-packed weekend of family fun, festivities and of course fish. This year's festival has many outdoor events and demonstrations of cooking. You can indulge your palate with delicious seafood or join in the many activities set out in the programme of events. Stroll through the village see the thatched cottages or wonder down to the harbour. A great many of events are planned for the whole weekend see programme.
Tramore Surf & Sea Festival
Dates for 2013 To Be Confirmed
The Tramore Surf & Sea Festival, run by Oceanics Surf School, is a ladies surf weekend and sea festival. The festival promisses to be an adventure packed weekend with surf lessons, pilates & indian head message workshop, kite surfing, eco walks, beach vollyball, a barbecue, and much more! Booking is essential as limited places are available - call 051-390944 or email ladiesurfweekend@gmail.com.
June Bank Holiday Racing in Tramore
May 31st & June 1st 2013
What better way to kick start the summer racing in Tramore, and the lovely bankholiday weekend, than heading up to the craic at the track?
Lismore Festival of Travel Writers
June 13th - 16th 2013
An action packed programme of family fun at the picturesque heritage town of Lismore for the Immrama - Festival of Travel Writers Festival.
DAYTRIPPER Music Festival Waterford
June 28th - 30th 2013
DAYTRIPPER is a new 3 day music festival for Waterford, taking place at Bolton Street in the historic Viking Triangle from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June. Live performances on Friday are Imelda May, Alabama 3, Jack L, Jerry Fish, and Propeller Palms. The legendary Madness will perform on the Friday with Special Guests and on Sunday The Coronas, Gavin James, Key West, and Solar Taxi along with a Special Guest will be performing.
Spraoi Street Festival, Waterford
Aug 2nd - 4th 2013
This festival is an annual riot of colour, energy and excitement with an atmosphere that is unique among Irish festivals. The new parade route will circle the Peoples Park via Water St., the Waterside, Catherine St., The Mall, Lombard St. and Park Road. The parade is conceived, designed and constructed in-house under the direction of Spraoi's Artistic Directors. Its a fabulous spectacle. Special effects, lighting, live music with original soundtracks, puppetry, sumptous costumes and elaborate floats all come together to create a unique experience. Attracting over 50,000 people along the route on a vast scale, a vivid, vibrant and unforgettable experience for performer and spectator alike.
Summer Racing in Tramore
August 15th - 18th 2013
The August Festival promises to be the highlight of the summer season in Waterford when over Four days of sponsored races, fashion, and serious socialising make it a time when many Waterford emigrants make their annual pilgrimage home to enjoy the festival atmosphere that is around the town as over 25,000 are expected to attend the festival.
Bluegrass Festival, Dunmore East Co. Waterford
Aug 22nd - 25th 2013
Ireland's biggest free Bluegrass Festival takes place throughout the village of Dunmore East with groups from the US and the UK as well as plenty of Irish performers. The bands will be playing over 50 gigs in 6 indoor and outdoor venues throughout the town. Some of the venues have plenty of other amenities so you can truly get in the mood for the event.
The Sean Kelly Tour
August 24th & 25th 2013
Sean Kelly was one of the finest cyclists that Europe has ever seen and it was in the beautiful County Waterford in the South East of Ireland that he learned that craft. In paying tribute to the name of Sean Kelly, County Waterford hold a yearly cycle tour of the hills and valleys where Kelly's bike once flashed over the cobbles.
October Racing at Tramore
Oct 11th 2013
Pop down for the October Racing session in Tramore Racecourse. Enjoy the Craic at the Track!
December Racing at Tramore
December 12th 2013
The December race meeting at Tramore Racecourse is now held earlier and will be the last meeting of the year before they kick start the New Year in style!
Deise Doggy Surf Day
September 1st 2013
The 1st annual Deise Doggy Surf Day sponsored by Tramore Surf Shop and School - Taking place Sunday 1st September, Tramore. Fun for all the family, helping to raise funds for Deise Animal Sanctuary. See; www.deiseanimalsanctuary.ie for more.
sprOg Festival, Waterford
July 29th - 2nd Aug 2012
This is a festival for all the little sprogs, kids under the age of 8, so that the children can be the centre of attention before the Spraoi festival. There will be loads of entertainment specifically targeted for the over 5s and under 8s but you can be sure they will have something for everyone else as well. There are 2 shows a day, including workshops and exhibitions so you can pick and choose your favourite.
Tionl an Fhmhair
Oct 12th - 14th 2012
The Tionl an Fhmhair festival (meaning Autumn Gathering) is organised to promote the Irish language and culture.
New Years Racing in Tramore
Jan 1st 2014
The first race meeting of the New Year, make a trip to the races and enjoy the craic at the track!
April Racing in Tramore
April 2014 (Dates tbc)
This second race meeting of the year is in advance of the August Festival. The dates for April 2014 has yet to be confirmed. If on a visit to Tramore, make a trip to the races and enjoy the craic at the track!
1848 Tricolour Celebration
March 9th 2014 (tbc)
The 1848 Tricolour Celebration marks the conception and unveiling of the Irish Tricolour Flag by Thomas Francis Meagher in 1848 at 33 The Mall, Waterford City. The programme of events gives Irish people everywhere a platform to celebrate lasting peace on this island, captured beautifully in the colours of An Bhratach Naisinta our national flag.
