What's on in Waterford: Live music, sea swimming, wellness and more

A breakdown of upcoming events taking place across Waterford and how to get tickets
What's on in Waterford: Live music, sea swimming, wellness and more

The Leonard Cohen Story, August 23, Theatre Royal 

The show features the poems and songs of the legendary Canadian singer songwriter, as singer Robert Doyle tells stories and anecdotes between the songs about Cohen’s life, the story behind the songs and about meeting Cohen himself.

The stage is set like Cohen’s last world tour and features a visual display of his life running in the background.

Tickets available at theatreroyal.ie 

Tramore Beach Swim, August 3, Newtown Guillamene Cove to Tramore beach 

The Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club are organising a swim in aid of the local Tramore lifeboat and the Order Of Malta in Tramore.

The swim starts at 09.30am on August 3 from the Guillamene swimming cove in Tramore. The distance to the beach is 2.2km. 

Participants are expected to be competent sea swimmers who have completed a similar distance prior to the swim.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie 

Dave Lofts, September 5, The Haven Hotel 

From playing intimate pub gigs across Ireland to announcing his eleventh consecutive sold out headline shows, the buzz over Dave is undeniable.

Even as an unknown opening act, the Waterford native is earning standing ovations and moving audiences to tears.

Tickets available at thehavenhotel.com

Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, September 13, The Village Bar Rathgormack 

Derek Warfield and They Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition of Irish ballad singing forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy and optimism of a new generation of Irish musicians.

In 2001, after nearly 40 years performing, the legendary Wolfe Tones parted with their founder and leader, Derek Warfield. No other Irish folk group, before or since, told the story of Ireland so completely and unapologetically. 

In 2005 Derek put together a band containing some of the finest musicians and singers in Irish music, The Young Wolfe Tones, to continue the legacy.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie 

Wellness by the sea workshop, September 21, Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre

This two hour workshop is a gentle invitation to slow down, reconnect with your breath, and drop into a deeper sense of ease. 

Open to all levels, including complete beginners, you’ll be guided through simple, soul-soothing practices to calm the body and mind.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie 

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