- Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Fest, Enniscorthy (13–14 June): A dynamic dance festival with street performances, workshops, and community events that celebrate rhythm and movement across the town.
- Otherworlds Science Fiction Festival, Wexford Town (25–28 June): A celebration of science fiction with author talks, readings, discussions, film screenings, and fan activities in Wexford Town.
- Wexford Art in the Open Festival (25 July – 3 August): An outdoor visual arts festival with exhibitions, artist open studios, installations, and events that bring art into public spaces across the county.
- Gorey Market House Festival, Gorey (31 July – 3 August): A community arts and culture festival with performances, music, markets, and family activities in the historic Market House and surrounding areas.
- The Gap Arts Festival, Ballythomas near Gorey (6–9 August): An intimate multi-arts festival featuring music, theatre, visual arts, and creative workshops in a rural setting.
- Breakwater Festival, Wexford (August dates, TBC): A major new music, arts, and entertainment festival with live performances, creative showcases, and events in a coastal setting.
- Other recurring or smaller events include the Duncannon Village Summer Festival, local agricultural shows, traditional music sessions, and community activities during National Heritage Week in mid-August. Dates can vary slightly; check official sources such as Visit Wexford, Wexford County Council, or individual festival websites for the latest programmes, tickets, and updates.
Annual & recurring festivals
County Wexford, known as the “Model County,” is famous for its opera, maritime heritage, and vibrant fruit-growing traditions. Here are the recurring and annual festivals in County Wexford:
- Enniscorthy Drama Festival (March): A competitive amateur drama festival held at the Riverside Park Hotel, featuring top theatrical groups from across Ireland.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival (March): Major community parades and family-focused events held in Wexford Town, Enniscorthy, Gorey, and New Ross.
- Wexford Food Family Festival (May): A celebration of local producers held in Enniscorthy, featuring food stalls, cookery demonstrations, and family entertainment.
- Wexford Africa Day (May): A vibrant cultural celebration in Wexford Town featuring African music, dance, food, and workshops.
- Strawberry Culture Festival (June): A long-standing tradition in Enniscorthy celebrating the local strawberry harvest with live music, a street carnival, and the crowning of the “Strawberry Queen.”
- New Ross Piano Festival (September): An internationally acclaimed classical music event bringing world-class pianists to the town for concerts and masterclasses.
- Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival (August): A massive August Bank Holiday event in Enniscorthy combining 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll music with high-quality local food and artisan markets.
- Kennedy Summer School (September): A major festival of Irish-American history, politics, and culture held in New Ross, the ancestral home of the JFK family.
- Wexford Festival Opera (October/November): One of the world’s leading opera festivals, specializing in forgotten masterpieces and attracting international audiences to the National Opera House.
- Wexford Spiegeltent Festival (October/November): Running alongside the opera, this eclectic festival features contemporary music, comedy, and cabaret in a traditional Belgian Spiegeltent on the quay.
- Spooktacular at Wells House (October): A popular family Halloween event featuring haunted forest walks, spooky trails, and traditional Celtic storytelling.
- Gorey Market House Festival (July/August): A community-led street festival in Gorey featuring live outdoor concerts, family fun days, and local crafts.
- Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre (October): A celebration of the Nobel Prize-winning playwright’s work, held in New Ross where his father was born.
- Wexford Winterland (November/December): A major festive program featuring “Selskar Under the Stars,” an outdoor ice rink, Christmas markets, and a Santa grotto in the town centre.
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