From Tommy Tiernan to a hospice fundraiser, here's what's on in Waterford.

Hospice coffee morning, April 25, O’Neill’s Bar.

The next coffee morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice will be held in Mols Restaurant at O’Neills Bar Tramore on Thursday morning April 25 at 11.00 am. All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice. There will be teas, coffees and scones available, and as usual there will be a raffle with some exciting prizes to be won

Mozart by Candlelight, April 27, City Hall, €19 to €32

This is the third concert that Frank McNamara will have brought to Waterford. He previously brought his highly popular “Chopin by Candlelight” & “Christmas Classics by Candlelight” concerts last year and received multiple standing ovations from the capacity audience.

The upcoming “Mozart by Candlelight” evening unfolds featuring the talents of renowned Irish pianist Frank McNamara and the violin artistry of special guest Deirdre Reddy.

Frank McNamara, celebrated for his virtuosity and emotive interpretations, will weave his magic on the piano, whilst Deirdre Reddy’s mastery of the violin adds a new dimension to the performance. 

Leslie Dowdall and Mark Caplice Live, May 10, Victoria House Bar, €27.50

Leslie Dowdall and Mark Caplice will bring their 'Both Sides Now Tour' to Victoria House Bar in Tramore this May, for an evening filled with music and soulful performances. Leslie Dowdall teams up with young artist and multi-award winning songwriter Mark Caplice for the Irish tour and a reimagined interpretation of Joni Mitchell classic “Both Sides Now”.

Dowdall has an impressive touring history with renowned bands such as U2, Simple Minds, Bob Dylan, and The Pretenders. Meanwhile Mark Caplice has been rapidly ascending in the music industry. In recent years, Caplice has collaborated with the GRAMMYs and has established himself as a prolific songwriter and producer, crafting tracks for Netflix, Eurovision, and numerous artists globally.

Shane Barry & The Silver South Ensemble, June 9, The Seanti bar, €10 or €22 with bus

Featuring a 10-piece band, including a brass and percussion section, Shane Barry brings his acclaimed original band to the Seantí. The Waterford-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Shane Barry, released his debut, solo album ‘Songs from the Silver South’ in November 2023. This 10-track album represents a wide range of influences and interests, from ambient country to indie new-wave to folk-rock and soul.

Tommy Tiernan Live, June 27 – 29, Theatre Royal, €39

Recognizable to audiences as 'Da Gerry' in Channel 4’s series 'Derry Girls' and earning praise as the host of the 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' on RTÉ One, Tommy Tiernan is hitting the road with the brand new tour throughout Ireland, and will be playing three dates in Waterford this coming June.