Santas Magical Sleigh Ride – Virtual Reality | Winterval 2026

TICKETED. €6 per person. Tickets purchased at the event.

Climb into Santa’s sleigh lodge in the Apple Market for a virtual reality journey through the North Pole. Santa’s helper Dash guides the adventure, with a new virtual experience advertised for 2026.

The mechanically controlled sleigh seats up to eight people. VR headsets, surround sound and fans accompany movements forwards, backwards and from side to side to match the virtual journey. Tickets cost €6 per person and are bought at the event. The attraction is under the Apple Market roof. Check the listed opening times before visiting.

Indoor event. This activity takes place inside the venue.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: The Apple Market, 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.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Friday 13 November 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Saturday 14 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Sunday 15 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday 20 November 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Saturday 21 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Sunday 22 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday 27 November 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Saturday 28 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Sunday 29 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday 4 December 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Saturday 5 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Sunday 6 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Thursday 10 December 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Friday 11 December 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Saturday 12 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Sunday 13 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Thursday 17 December 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Friday 18 December 2026: 3pm to 8pm
• Saturday 19 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Sunday 20 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Monday 21 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Tuesday 22 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Wednesday 23 December 2026: 12pm 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 Momo Restaurant and Geoffs Cafe Bar on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.