The Christmas Market At Winterval | Winterval 2026

FREE entry. Purchases and paid attractions cost extra.

Take a Christmas stroll through Waterford city centre and browse stalls selling food, crafts and seasonal gifts. The Winterval Christmas Market spreads across John Roberts Square, Arundel Square, Georges Street and O’Connell Street.

It is an outdoor market with local, regional and national makers and producers taking part. You can browse for presents, stop for something to eat and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. The Polish Christmas Village and other festival attractions offer more to explore nearby. Entry is FREE, while food, gifts, workshops and rides are charged separately.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: Waterford City Centre, 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 market spans several streets. This map opens John Roberts Square. How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Friday 13 November 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 14 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 15 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Friday 20 November 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 21 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 22 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Friday 27 November 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 28 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 29 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Friday 4 December 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 5 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 6 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Thursday 10 December 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Friday 11 December 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 12 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 13 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Thursday 17 December 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Friday 18 December 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 19 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 20 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Monday 21 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Tuesday 22 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Wednesday 23 December 2026: 11am to 8pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details

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.