The Scattering – Free Installation at Imagine Arts Festival

The Scattering installation can be visited free at Imagine Arts Festival in Waterford from 20 to 25 October 2026. Call into the Festival Hub at 49B O’Connell Street between 10am and 6pm daily to explore the installation at your own pace.

Will Flanagan and Eddie Kay’s Alchemy Arts production combines an immersive setting with circus and physical performance. The daytime installation offers a chance to encounter the world of the work during festival week.

The Scattering installation at the Festival Hub

The official programme invites visitors to wander through the striking installation set. It is a separate daytime experience alongside the production’s timed live performances. Allow time to look around and combine your visit with the other visual art on display in the Hub.

The Hub hosts several exhibitions during Imagine’s 25th anniversary programme. Its central location makes it a useful place to stop while exploring the festival. Each exhibition and performance has its own listing, so check dates and times for anything else you plan to attend.

Free entry, dates and opening hours

Dates: Tuesday 20 to Sunday 25 October 2026.
Hours: 10am–6pm daily.
Venue: Festival Hub, 49B O’Connell Street, Waterford.
Installation admission: Free.

The Scattering also has timed live performances from 22 to 25 October. Those shows require a separate ticket, priced at €15 plus a €1.25 booking fee (€16.25 total). For a live performance, choose a specific session through the official box office.

Check the official Imagine Arts Festival programme for updates and the full visual art programme.

Food, drinks and getting there

Nearby choices include Dooley’s Hotel for food and Tully’s Bar for a drink. Check kitchen service and opening times when planning your visit.

Rapid Cabs can help with transport around Waterford.

WIYP tip: Choose a free daytime installation visit or book a live performance session. The Scattering installation is open throughout the six festival days.