Greetings from The Tower Window
This week in Waterford, Theatre Royal has a different act every night: Beatles tribute, Psychic Sally, Cliona Hagan, Serena Terry. The Seantí punches well above its weight with Martin Simpson on Friday and a Springsteen tribute on Saturday. Add Vivaldi's Four Seasons by candlelight at Christ Church Cathedral, the Ballyduff Amateur Drama Festival running all week, and Mount Congreve at its magnolia peak for Mother's Day weekend, and Waterford has itself a properly stacked few days.
Here's what's in store:
⚫️ Theatre Royal: packed all week from Beatles tribute to Serena Terry
⚫️ Martin Simpson, candlelit Vivaldi & the Seantí's Springsteen tribute
⚫️ Mother's Day at Mount Congreve, Majestic & The Granville
Let's dive in 👇
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Martin Simpson Friday, 13 March 20:30 The Seantí
One of England's finest folk guitarists - decades into a career that has influenced practically every serious acoustic player on these islands. The Seantí is an intimate room and this is the kind of show that gets talked about for years. Book tickets
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Saturday, 14 March 18:00 Christ Church Cathedral
Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by candlelight in Christ Church Cathedral - a genuinely beautiful setting that transforms what can sometimes feel like a familiar piece of music into something properly atmospheric. Details
Waterford Youth Arts: The Animals Friday, 13 March and Saturday, 14 March 20:00 Garter Lane Arts Centre
Waterford Youth Arts present Seán Buckley's play directed by Sinéad Hourigan for National Theatre Connections 2026 - a play about troubled youth in a custody setting. Youth theatre at this level consistently produces work that surprises; this is worth seeing. Garter Lane
LIVE MUSIC
Live Music Mondays with Anthony Roche Monday, 9 March and Monday, 16 March 21:00 The Reg, 2 The Mall
Anthony Roche plays The Reg every Monday night - reliable, warm, and a lovely way to start the week on The Mall. The Reg
Live Music Tuesdays with Tom Comerford Tuesday, 10 March and Tuesday, 17 March 21:00 The Reg, 2 The Mall
Tom Comerford plays Tuesday nights too - music and storytelling at The Reg. The Reg
The Piatti String Quartet Wednesday, 11 March 19:30 City Hall (The Dr Mary Strangman Large Room)
A string quartet concert in one of Waterford's grandest rooms - chamber music done properly, at a very reasonable price. More info
Live Music Wednesdays with Gally & Smurph Wednesday, 11 March and Wednesday, 18 March 21:00 The Reg, 2 The Mall
Gally & Smurph play the Reg every Wednesday - a dependable mid-week live music fixture in the city. The Reg
Live Music Thursdays with Tom Comerford Thursday, 12 March and Thursday, 19 March 21:00 The Reg, 2 The Mall
Tom Comerford's Thursday and Tuesday nights at The Reg have become a fixture - music and storytelling from one of Waterford's most likeable performers. The Reg
The Mersey Beatles Wednesday, 11 March 20:00 Theatre Royal
The world's favourite Liverpool-born Beatles tribute - the full Fab Four experience including the Revolver 60th anniversary material that's been wowing audiences on this tour. Theatre Royal
Cliona Hagan Friday, 13 March 19:30 Theatre Royal
Irish country star Cliona Hagan brings sparkle, soul and Nashville flair to the Theatre Royal stage - a proper Friday night out for anyone who likes their country music with genuine warmth and a serious voice. Theatre Royal
Green Week (Green Day Ultimate Cover Band) Friday, 13 March 22:00 Electric Avenue
Green Day's greatest hits at Electric Avenue for Paddy's weekend - loud, fun, and exactly what Friday night sometimes needs. Book tickets
Springsteen: A Tribute Saturday, 14 March 20:30 The Seantí
Europe's ultimate Springsteen tribute experience at the Seantí, featuring top Irish session musicians. If Martin Simpson on Friday doesn't settle the argument about which night to go, this one makes Saturday a very easy call. The Seantí
The Highstool Prophets Saturday, 14 March 20:00 The Haven Hotel, Dunmore East
Live music at The Haven in Dunmore East - a lovely excuse to make the drive out to the coast for the evening. More info
Drops of Green Sunday, 15 March 19:00 The Seantí
Classic Irish ballads on Paddy's weekend at the Seantí - a warm, singalong way to spend the Sunday before St Patrick's Day. Book tickets
David Flynn Sunday, 15 March 20:00 Theatre Royal
A Sunday evening concert at the Theatre Royal - details on the Theatre Royal website. Theatre Royal
ARTS, CREATIVITY & CULTURE
Outlandish Monday, 9 March to Thursday, 19 March 10:00 daily Garter Lane Arts Centre
An ongoing exhibition at Garter Lane running across the full week - free entry and well worth a visit during opening hours. Garter Lane
Girls & Boys (2025) Tuesday, 10 March 19:30 Garter Lane Arts Centre
Waterford Film For All screens this sharp, thought-provoking 2025 film exploring identity and connection - the kind of film-club screening that generates the best post-film conversations. Garter Lane
Sale of the Sea Wednesday, 11 March 19:30 Garter Lane Theatre
A documentary by an Irish filmmaker exploring the deep, complicated relationship between Irish coastal communities and the sea. Free but booking required - worth securing a seat for. Garter Lane
A Day in the Life of a Regency Lady Wednesday, 11 March Waterford City
An International Women's Day event offering a glimpse into the life of a Regency lady - costumed, educational, and a bit of fun. More info
Psychic Sally Thursday, 12 March 19:30 Theatre Royal
The nation's favourite psychic is back on tour. Whether you're a true believer or a cheerful sceptic, Psychic Sally puts on a genuinely entertaining evening. Theatre Royal
Ballyduff Amateur Drama Festival Monday, 9 March onwards St Michael's Hall, Ballyduff
A full week of amateur drama at St Michael's Hall in Ballyduff - different companies each night including Kilmuckridge DG ('The Communication Cord'), Brideview Drama Group ('Da'), Ballycogley Players ('All My Sons'), Nenagh Players ('The Salvage Shop'), and Glenamaddy Players ('Chapatti'). Amateur drama festivals are one of the genuinely underrated pleasures of rural Ireland. More info
Island of Imagination: Irish Literary Tour Saturday, 14 March 19:00 Dungarvan Library
Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne in conversation with novelists Anna Heusaff and Réaltán Ní Leannáin - a serious literary evening in Dungarvan that deserves a full house. More info
Serena Terry: Therapy Saturday, 14 March 20:00 Theatre Royal
Mammy Banter creator Serena Terry brings her sell-out show to the Theatre Royal - honest, hilarious, and extremely relatable if you've ever spent any time on Irish parenting social media. Theatre Royal
Waterford Record Fair Saturday, 14 March 10:30 St Patrick's Gateway Centre
Vinyl and CDs at the Waterford Record Fair - free to browse, and the kind of Saturday morning browse that tends to get expensive in a very enjoyable way. More info
In My Father's Footsteps: A Magnolia Afternoon with Elmer Dool Saturday, 14 March 12:00 Mount Congreve Gardens, Kilmeaden
Horticulturist Elmer Dool reflects on the life and legacy of his father Herman Dool - the visionary Garden Director who helped shape Mount Congreve into one of the great gardens of these islands. Mother's Day weekend is precisely the right time to be among those magnolias. Mount Congreve
GOMA Waterford: 10 Residencies Open Call Ongoing GOMA Waterford
GOMA Waterford is turning ten and marking the milestone with an open call for ten artist residencies. If you're a working artist in the southeast, this is worth looking at. Instagram
FOOD & DRINK
Mother's Day at The Granville Hotel Sunday, 15 March Waterford City
Special Mother's Day lunch at The Granville - one of Waterford's most celebrated hotels with a dining room to match the occasion. Booking advised. Visit Waterford
Mother's Day by the Sea at The Majestic Hotel Sunday, 15 March 12:00 The Majestic Hotel, Tramore
Lunch or afternoon tea at The Majestic with the sea view thrown in - Tramore in March has its own particular charm, and The Majestic makes the most of the setting. Visit Waterford
Mothers Day Lunch with Live Music Sunday, 15 March 12:45 Meagher's Quay
A Mother's Day lunch with live music on Meagher's Quay - good food and music on the quays is hard to argue with. More info
Lobster Rolls at Mara Ongoing O'Connell Street
Little Catch Seafood's lobster rolls are back on O'Connell Street at Mara for a limited time - if you know, you know. If you don't: go immediately. Instagram
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Outlandish at Garter Lane Daily, Monday 9 to Thursday 19 March 10:00 Garter Lane Arts Centre
A free exhibition running across the full week at Garter Lane - drop in any day during opening hours. Garter Lane
OURDOOR & WELLNESS
Stove Sauna: Surf & Sauna at Tramore Beach Saturday, 14 March 10:30-14:00 Tramore Beach
Two hours of surfing with Freedom Surf School followed by an hour in the sauna - all equipment provided. Cold water, hot sauna, Tramore beach. A very good Saturday. Instagram
The Sauna in the Woods: The Cabin Under the Hills
A unique woodland sauna with a panoramic window framing the forest - designed by Studio McLeod and available for bookings. The cold plunge option afterwards is, apparently, character-building. Instagram
Waterford Libraries: Decluttering and Organising for Wellness Workshops Ongoing Waterford Libraries
Workshops from Fiona Hall MIACP - Ireland's first psychotherapist specialising in decluttering and organising. Genuinely useful if you've been meaning to sort the spare room since about 2022. Instagram
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
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