Greetings from The Tower Window
International Women's Day on Sunday brings its own programme - The Rogue Roses at The Reg in aid of Oasis House, a wellness event at Moon & Lotus in Dunhill, and an IWD breakfast at the Viking Hotel on Friday. Spring is arriving in stages and Waterford's events calendar is arriving with it.
Here's what's in store this week:
⚫️ Liam Ó Maonlaí at Garter Lane, Ron Sexsmith & Neil Delamere at Theatre Royal
⚫️ Swan Lake, new theatre, film screenings & a bilingual medieval tour
⚫️ Magnolias at Mount Congreve, The Suburbs in Tramore & IWD events across the city
Let's dive in 👇
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Piatti String Quartet in Concert Wednesday 11 March, 19:30 Dr Mary Strangman Large Room, City Hall
A cinema-inspired programme featuring works by Philip Glass, Jonny Greenwood, Maurice Ravel, Samuel Barber, and Dmitri Shostakovich - one of the more imaginative quartet programmes you'll see this year. Journal of Music listing
Neil Delamere - Reinventing the Neil Friday 6 March, 20:00 Theatre Royal Waterford
Neil Delamere brings his new show to the Theatre Royal - the kind of comedy that asks all the right questions about reinvention, then makes you laugh hard enough to forget them. Book tickets
LIVE MUSIC
Waterford Film For All: Sentimental Value Tuesday 3 March Garter Lane Arts Centre
A film screening as part of the Waterford Film For All programme - a story about family reconnections and estranged relationships. Garter Lane listings
Ron Sexsmith Thursday 5 March Theatre Royal Waterford
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith plays the Theatre Royal on the Hangover Terrace tour - introspective, warmly melodic, and one of the finest live performers in the business. Theatre Royal listings
The Suburbs Saturday 7 March Victoria House, Tramore
The Suburbs play Victoria House in Tramore on Saturday night. A short trip down the coast for a live gig in one of Waterford's favourite coastal venues. Instagram
Declan Nerney in Concert Sunday 8 March Theatre Royal Waterford
Declan Nerney - one of Ireland's most enduring country and folk performers - brings his full band to the Theatre Royal for a night of music, song, and the genuine warmth he's built a career on. Theatre Royal listings
The Rogue Roses in Aid of Oasis House Sunday 8 March, International Women's Day The Reg, 2 The Mall
An all-women band playing The Reg in aid of Oasis House on International Women's Day. The best combination: brilliant music for a brilliant cause. More info.
The Mersey Beatles Wednesday 11 March Theatre Royal Waterford
The world's favourite Liverpool-born Beatles tribute act lands at the Theatre Royal. From Please Please Me to Let It Be - all the classics, all the era-specific costume changes. Theatre Royal listings
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Swan Lake (Sofia City Ballet) Saturday 7 March, 14:30 Theatre Royal Waterford
The afternoon performance of Swan Lake at the Theatre Royal is a beautiful introduction to ballet for children old enough to follow a story with some drama in it (roughly 6 and up). Traditional sets, full company, proper magic. Book tickets
Moon & Lotus IWD Wellness Event Sunday 8 March Moon & Lotus Yoga & Wellness Studio, Dunhill Eco Park, Dunhill
Moon & Lotus are running their third annual International Women's Day event at the Dunhill Eco Park - yoga, connection, and wellness in a beautiful rural setting. Instagram for details
Holi at Tramore GAA Saturday 7 March Tramore GAA
See Outdoor Activities above - it's equally great for kids and guaranteed to produce memorable laundry. More info.
OURDOOR & WELLNESS
Magnolias in Bloom at Mount Congreve Ongoing, best viewed through March Mount Congreve Gardens, Waterford
Mount Congreve Gardens is in full magnolia bloom right now - one of the largest collections of magnolias in the world, and one of the great seasonal spectacles in the southeast. A genuinely beautiful morning or afternoon out. Mount Congreve
Holi at Tramore GAA Saturday 7 March Tramore GAA
A Holi festival at Tramore GAA - wear white and expect to come home a different colour. A joyful outdoor celebration for the whole community. More info.
FOOD & DRINK
Tasteful Tours - Spring Season Ongoing Waterford City and County
Tasteful Tours is running its spring food and heritage tour season in Waterford - scan their QR code or check their Instagram for booking dates and routes. Instagram
International Women's Day Breakfast 2026 Friday 6 March, 09:00 Viking Hotel Waterford
A networking breakfast with speakers at the Viking Hotel for International Women's Day, organised by Waterford Chamber. Waterford Chamber events
Waterford Festival of Food - Save the Date 24-26 April 2026 Waterford City
Nothing to do this week, but the Waterford Festival of Food is back for its 17th year on April 24-26 - mark the calendar now and keep an eye out for stallholder announcements. Festival Instagram
ARTS, CREATIVITY & CULTURE
Waterford Film For All: Sentimental Value Tuesday 3 March Garter Lane Arts Centre
Family reconnections and estranged relationships explored on film as part of the Waterford Film For All series. Garter Lane listings
A Little Room presents: The Ink House by Derek Flynn (Work in Progress) Tuesday 3 March Garter Lane Studios
A work-in-progress performance of Derek Flynn's new play set in a desolate Irish landscape - a development showing of what sounds like a genuinely interesting new piece. Garter Lane listings
Seachtain na Gaeilge sna Déise 2026 1-17 March, various locations across Waterford City and County
Seachtain na Gaeilge runs across Waterford until 17 March. The programme includes a gala screening of 'Báite', the Dordán Male Voice Choir, bilingual library events, children's games, and more. Waterford Council listings
Seachtain na Gaeilge: Bilingual Guided Tour of the Medieval Museum Thursday 5 March Medieval Museum
A bilingual guided tour through one of Waterford's finest heritage sites as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge - a beautiful way to encounter the city's medieval past through both languages. Visit Waterford events
The Bedell Bible - Talk by Rev Daniel Fleming Wednesday 4 March, 18:30 Central Library
A talk in Irish on the Bedell Bible - one of the most significant Irish-language texts of the 17th century - at the Central Library as part of the Seachtain na Gaeilge programme. Waterford Libraries events
The Dancing Pig Farm - Library Talk Wednesday 4 March, 18:30 Waterford Library
A talk at Waterford Library - check their Instagram and website for full details. Instagram
Time Passes by Natasha Everitt Friday 6 March Garter Lane Arts Centre
A new theatre piece by Natasha Everitt, directed by Deirdre Dwyer, at Garter Lane. Garter Lane listings
Sofia City Ballet - Swan Lake Saturday 7 March, 14:30 Theatre Royal Waterford
Sofia City Ballet brings Tchaikovsky's classic to the Theatre Royal with traditional sets and costumes. A Saturday afternoon Swan Lake is exactly the kind of cultural treat a weekend should contain. Book tickets
Waterford Film For All: Girls & Boys Tuesday 10 March Garter Lane Arts Centre
A film exploring the complexities of young love and identity as part of the Waterford Film For All programme. Garter Lane listings
Exhibition: Robert Jackson - 'as below, so above' Ongoing Waterford Gallery of Art
A solo exhibition of new and recent paintings by award-winning artist Robert Jackson - his second show at the Waterford Gallery of Art. Worth a visit any day this week. Waterford Council listing
Seachtain na Gaeilge - Library & City Programme Various dates from Tuesday 3 March Various locations across Waterford
The broader Seachtain na Gaeilge programme across Waterford's libraries and city centre includes bilingual museum tours, talks, screenings, and children's games. Waterford Live events
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
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