Winterval Christmas Market, Waterford 2026

About Winterval Christmas Market, Waterford

Winterval is Waterford city's Christmas festival, with Christmas market stalls in the city centre and family events across the Viking Triangle and the Quay: Visit Santa at the Medieval Museum, Winterval On Ice, the Waterford Eye and fairground, and a children’s Christmas trail.

From 13 November to 23 December 2026, mainly at weekends: see the Winterval calendar for each day’s events. The streets are free to wander; Santa, the ice rink and some events are ticketed.

Event Details

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Location

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