Further details have been revealed of Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, running from 21 November to 23 December 2025 in Waterford, featuring the new Christchurch Live music series at Christ Church Cathedral.
Frances Black performs on 5 December, delivering soulful contemporary and traditional songs to open the series. Pa Sheehy offers an acoustic set on 6 December, showcasing his storytelling from his Walking on Cars background.
Tom Dunne and Fiachna Ó Braonáin perform on 12 December, blending rock, folk, and soul, followed by Susan O’Neill’s genre-defying folk, soul, and blues on 19 December. Tickets, priced €25–€30 plus booking fee, went on sale 26 September 2025 at 9am via www.winterval.ie , alongside other festival attractions like markets and light displays.
Trevor Darmody shared: “We are thrilled to launch Winterval Christchurch Live as part of this year’s programme. Christchurch Cathedral is one of Ireland’s most atmospheric venues, and to welcome artists of this calibre to perform in the heart of Waterford adds something truly special to the festival. It’s an experience that will stay with audiences long after Christmas.”
