There is always something happening in Tramore. Throughout the year numerous festivals and events take place around the town and surrounding areas. See below for informaiton on the range of upcoming events in Tramore. Check back regularly for updates and new events!
Don't forget - have a look at the Tramore Special Offers area of the Discover Tramore website for great offers related to some of these events.
The Waterford Masters Festival of Poker
The Grand Hotel, Tramore
July 22nd - 23rd
The Waterford Masters Festival of Poker will take place in the Grand Hotel from 22nd - 25th July 2010. In association with The Olympus Club Casino & Card Room & ProNutz Poker - 3 Day European & Irish Ranking Event. Have a look at some of the Special Offers for this event.
Tramore Music Festival
Dates for 2011 to be confirmed
The Tramore Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Tramore. A range of top acts take to the streets, pubs and clubs in Tramore on Sunday, July 25th. This year, the event was hosted in The Baldyman Car Park from 1pm - 10.30pm. View the 2010 Lineup!
Spraoi Street Festival, Waterford
July 30th - August 1st 2010
An annual riot of colour, energy and excitement, held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland, with an atmosphere that is unique among Irish festivals. The festival takes over the city centre of Waterford for three days, transforming the streets and quays of the city into a giant stage for acts from all over the world. Spraoi is committed to the advancement of street arts, and the festival produces, premieres and showcases some of the best in the world. The festival is also a platform for top quality world music. And it's all free! View the 2010 Programme
Summer Racing in Tramore
August 12th - 15th
The August Festival promises to be the highlight of the summer season in Waterford when over Four days of sponsored races, fashion, and serious socialising make it a time when many Waterford emigrants make their annual pilgrimage home to enjoy the festival atmosphere that is around the town as over 25,000 are expected to attend the festival.
Bluegrass Festival, Dunmore East Co. Waterford
August 27th, 28th & 29th 2010
Ireland's biggest free Bluegrass Festival takes place throughout the village of Dunmore East with groups from the US and the UK as well as plenty of Irish performers. The bands will be playing over 50 gigs in 6 indoor and outdoor venues throughout the town. Some of the venues have plenty of other amenities so you can truly get in the mood for the event. Have a look at some of the Special Offers for this event.
Launch@Rockets
August 28th 2010
Launch@Rockets Of The Metalman, Tramore, presents to you an outdoor gig featuring Kopy Kat Killers, Jam Tarts and Cassidy. Tickets only €20. [Read More]
The Sean Kelly Tour
August 29th 2010
Sean Kelly was one of the finest cyclists that Europe has ever seen and it was in the beautiful County Waterford in the South East of Ireland that he learned that craft. In paying tribute to the name of Sean Kelly, County Waterford hold a yearly cycle tour of the hills and valleys where Kelly's bike once flashed over the cobbles. The 2010 event will take place on Sunday August 29th. More details to follow closer to the event date.
St. Patrick's Day
March 17th 2011
Join us in our local St. Patrick's Day celebrations. This family-focused event should not be missed! With a small parade in Tramore and a bigger parade in Waterford City - you will not be left short of entertainment on St. Patrick's Day!
sprOg Festival, Waterford
Dates for 2010 to be confirmed
This is a festival for all the little sprogs, kids under the age of 8, so that the children can be the centre of attention before the Spraoi festival. There will be loads of entertainment specifically targeted for the over 5s and under 8s but you can be sure they will have something for everyone else as well. There are 2 shows a day, including workshops and exhibitions so you can pick and choose your favourite.
Tramore Surf & Sea Festival
Dates for 2010 to be confirmed
The Tramore Surf & Sea Festival, run by Oceanics Surf School, is a ladies surf weekend and sea festival. The festival promisses to be an adventure packed weekend with surf lessons, pilates & indian head message workshop, kite surfing, eco walks, beach vollyball, a barbecue, and much more! Booking is essential as limited places are available - call 051-390944 or email ladiesurfweekend@gmail.com.
Irish National Hot Air Ballooning Championships
Dates for 2011 to be confirmed
There is a feast of colour planned for the skies over Waterford starting Sunday 20th of September. The Irish national Hot Air Ballooning Championships is the longest running National Hot Air Ballooning Championships in the World. It is an invitation only event and by its very exclusivity has become a calendar item for ballooning enthusiasts across Europe.
International Festival of Light Opera, Waterford
Dates for 2011 to be confirmed
This annual event remains very popular since its initiation way back in 1959. There are 14 nights of Light Opera and modern musicals that are different every night. It brings some of the foremost Music Societies in the British Isles and Ireland to the Theatre Royal in Waterford City. This venue has recently been extended, so you can expect to see larger audiences than ever before.
Féile na nDeise Festival, Dungarvan Co. Waterford
Dates for 2011 to be confirmed
Guinness Féile na nDéise is a traditional Irish music and culture festival held every May Bank Holiday weekend in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. It features the best that Waterford has to offer in terms of top quality traditional musicians and dancers as well as a diverse range of street entertainment and exhibitions. Since the foundation of the festival in 1995 performers and musical groups from all over Ireland and Europe have performed there.
Waterford Fringe Festival, Waterford
Dates for 2011 to be confirmed.
The Waterford Fringe Festival is usually concurrent with the Festival of Light Opera. It aims to compliment the opera festival by presenting displays of other art forms to provide a variety of choices so people can pick their preferred entertainment. The wide selection of visual arts includes a multitude of drama, music, comedy and of other family-friendly events.
Tramore Carlsberg Golf Classic
Dates for 2011 to be confirmed
This four-day event is held each September where four-person teams play on 4 superb courses at: Mount Juliet (Co. Kilkenny), Waterford Castle, Faithlegg and Tramore. There are individual prizes of Waterford Crystal on each course each day as well as best overall teams prizes.
Faulty Tower Dining Experience
The Grand Hotel, Tramore
7th September 2010
Basil, Sybil and Manuel return to serve you dinner and a feast of comic delights, some familiar some off the cuff but all with a “Faulty” seasoning and a guarantee to keep you laughing all the way to the desert. Basil is manic, Sybil domineering, and Manuel – of course – is hopelessly language-challenged. Everything that can wrong, does in some beautifully controlled chaos. Just don’t mention the war. Please see www.grand-hotel.ie for further information or email reservations@grand-hotel.ie
Movember – Growing a Mo for Irish Cancer Society
The Grand Hotel, Tramore
27th November 2010
Grow a Mo to help awareness of male depression and cancer during the month of Movember (formally known as November) Join in the official Waterford party on Saturday 27th with Mo Shaving with prizes for the best Mo Brother. Mo Sisters can get involved too with the fundraising and promotional activates. Special reduced rates for overnight accommodation for only €25.00 per person sharing, €15.00 single supplement and €5.00 per room is being donated directly to the Irish Cancer Society. Enjoy the fun in the late residents bar until 5am with late check out 6pm the following day.
Christmas Party Nights 2010
The Grand Hotel, Tramore
Christmas 2010
It’s never too early to book for the Christmas Parties that are famous in Tramore and Waterford. Join in any of the party nights with Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Band, festive disco and late residents bar with Karaoke and party games until 5am for only €79.00 per person sharing. Early booking discount – Only €69.00pps. € 20.00 deposit per person to confirm booking and all must be paid in full by 1st December to avail of discount. No refunds.
New Years Eve Party 2010
The Grand Hotel, Tramore
31st December 2010
Join in the New Years celeberations for the annual New Years Eve party at The Grand Hotel, Tramore. Enjoy Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Band, festive disco and late residents bar with Karaoke and party games until 5am all for just €109pps. This annual event is the place to be in Tramore for New Years Celeberations. Party away with the live band, followed by festive disco until 2am and then Karakoie in the residents bar until 5am. Book early and get an excellent discount – only €99.00.
Waterford Seafaring Festival of Music and Song
Dates for 2011 To Be Confirmed
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 28th to 30th) over 100 free performances will occur at over 20 different venues. There will also be outdoor entertainment at various locations including John Roberts Square, Ballybricken Green and the Millennium Plaza on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. [Read More]
May Racing in Tramore
Friday May 29th (E) & Saturday May 30th 2011
This second race meeting of is in advance of the August Festival. If on a visit to Tramore, make a trip to the races and enjoy the craic at the track!
First of The Summer Wine
Dates for 2011 To Be Confirmed
First of the Summer Wine is a new multi-stage Music Festival taking place at Tramore Racecourse on Saturday 5th June. [Read More]
Party in the Park
Dates for 2011 To Be Confirmed
Its Waterfords turn to party! Many different bands live in Wyse Park, behind Revolution Bar, Waterford City on the June bank holiday weekend. Selector, The Pale, Spellbound, Fighting Spiders and more! Tickets €15 or €30 for a family pass. More information coming soon!
