What's on in Waterford: Tribute acts, festivals and inclusive events
The Frank and Walters will share the stage with Ruaile Buaile, pictured, during the Comeraghs Wild Festival this July.
An engaging show by singer and storyteller Derek Flynn that celebrates the remarkable music of one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of the 20th century.
Through a blend of live music and storytelling, Derek Flynn takes audiences on a journey through Cat Stevens’ extraordinary career. Along the way, Flynn explores the inspirations behind the music and the life experiences that shaped Stevens.
The evening features performances of many of his best-known and most loved songs, including Father and Son, Wild World, Moonshadow, The First Cut Is the Deepest and more.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.ie
This community event aims to bring together organisations, groups, and individuals who support people with disabilities across Waterford and the surrounding areas.
The forum will provide an opportunity to celebrate inclusion, strengthen community connections, and share valuable information about supports, services, and initiatives available locally. The event will feature guest speakers Cara Darmody, a well-known teen activist and disability advocate, and Michelle Cullinane, National Volunteer award winner.
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend free of charge. For further information, contact: AutismFriendlyWaterford@mail.com
One of the highlights of this year's upcoming Comeraghs Wild Festival will be an open air concert at Cooney's Yard.
Taking place on Friday, July 10, the much-loved mountain concert returns with a double bill of indie nostalgia an high-octane trad, when Cork favourites The Frank and Walters will share the stage with Ruaile Buaile.
Festival organiser Bernadette Drohan said the concert continues to be one of the defining moments of the Comeragh’s Wild Festival each year.
“The concert at Cooney’s Yard has become one of the most special parts of the festival. There’s something truly magical about people gathering together for great live music in the middle of the Comeragh Mountains on a summer evening. With The Frank and Walters and Ruaile Buaile on the line-up this year, we’re looking forward to an incredible night of nostalgia, energy and celebration.”
Early bird tickets for the concert are now available from €25 via the Comeraghs Wild Festival website. The full 2026 programme is yet to be revealed.
