Winterval On Ice | Winterval 2026

TICKETED. Children €18, adults €20, family of three €48 and family of four €64, plus €1.50 booking fee per person. Advance booking advised.

Winterval on Ice brings Christmas skating to Waterford from 13 November 2026 until 3 January 2027. Beginners and more confident skaters can take part, with trained ice marshals and staff available on the rink.

Penguin skating aids are available for younger skaters. The attraction welcomes families, school groups and larger groups. Booking ahead is advised because popular sessions can sell out. Check the operator’s booking page for available sessions and confirm the rink location before travelling, as the festival and operator pages currently give different locations.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: The Quay, Waterford.
Festival: Winterval 2026.

Selected dates only. This listing covers the event series. It does not run continuously between the first and last dates. Check the individual dates and times below.

The attraction continues until 3 January 2027. Check the booking site for sessions outside the festival dates listed below.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Friday 13 November 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Saturday 14 November 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Sunday 15 November 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Friday 20 November 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Saturday 21 November 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Sunday 22 November 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Friday 27 November 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Saturday 28 November 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Sunday 29 November 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Friday 4 December 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Saturday 5 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Sunday 6 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Thursday 10 December 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Friday 11 December 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Saturday 12 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Sunday 13 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Thursday 17 December 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Friday 18 December 2026: 3pm to 9pm
• Saturday 19 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Sunday 20 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Monday 21 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Tuesday 22 December 2026: 10am to 9pm
• Wednesday 23 December 2026: 10am to 9pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details | Tickets and booking

More Winterval Events to Explore

Winterval Illuminates, Movies @ The Reg, Viking Elf Trail. Check each event page for its own dates, times and admission details.

See more in our Winterval festival guide and our What’s On guide, updated twice a week.

Make More of Your Visit to Waterford

Explore Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar and Shaws Waterford on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.