Winterval Illuminates | Winterval 2026

FREE.

Make your way to Cathedral Square in Waterford’s Viking Triangle for Winterval Illuminates. Christmas animation is projected onto the Silver Museum building, with music, lights and special effects bringing the square to life after dark.

The new show is designed for visitors of all ages and is FREE to watch. It is sponsored by Bausch + Lomb. Opening night has a later first screening after the lights switch on, so check the dates and times below before setting off.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: Cathedral Square, 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.

Opening night begins at 6.30pm after the light up ceremony. Other listed evenings run from 5pm to 8pm.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

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

More Information

Official Winterval event details

More Winterval Events to Explore

Movies @ The Reg, Viking Elf Trail, Winterval Fairground. 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 The Reg and Emiliano’s Restaurant on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.