Discover What's On in Wexford this Year
Nestled in the heart of Bunclody, Wexford, here at The Monkey Puzzle we love to host guests from across the globe looking to discover the very best of County Wexford. Boasting a rich cultural calendar, in 2025 Wexford is set to host a myriad of events, including family-friendly festivals, theatre performances, art exhibitions, family-friendly activities, and community-focused events, and excitingly for a second year in a row, the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Ideal for family adventures, couples weekends and trips with friends, The Monkey Puzzle provides a home away from home experience and the perfect base to explore everything Wexford and the local surroundings have to offer.
Here we’ve rounded up all of the best festivals and things to do in Wexford in 2025:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Monday March 17th 2025
Wexford Town celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a parade through the town, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and local groups. It’s a lively day that's great fun for all the family, filled with music, dancing, and celebrations of Irish heritage.
The Wexford Drama Festival
Friday 21st to Friday 28th March 2025
A week-long festival running from Friday 21st to Friday 28th March 2025, this year the Wexford Drama Festival celebrates its 61st anniversary with an impressive line up of talent from around County Wexford and beyond. The festival celebrates amateur theatre, showcasing performances from a variety of drama groups, with a focus on Irish playwrights and local talent.
Enniscorthy Rockin' Food & Fruit Festival
Friday 2nd until Sunday 4th May 2025
Taking place in Enniscorthy Town from Friday 2nd until Sunday 4th May 2025, this epic food festival is a celebration of local and regional food producers. Featuring food stalls, cooking demonstrations, and tasting experiences, it’s a great way to explore the rich culinary culture of the area. With loads of activities for children, if you are visiting Wexford with kiddies, make sure to pay a visit to this fantastic festival.
Wexford Festival Opera
Friday 17th October to Sunday 1st November 2025
One of the most famous festivals in the region, the theme for 2025 is ‘Myths & Legends’. Held annually, the Wexford Festival Opera celebrates opera with artist performances, recitals, and workshops. The festival will run from Friday 17th October to Sunday 1st November 2025 and draws opera lovers from around the world.
Wexford's Opera Fringe Festival
Friday 17th October to Sunday 1st November 2025
Running alongside the Wexford Festival Opera, this fringe festival is held from Friday 17th October to Sunday 1st November 2025 and offers a variety of performances, including theatre, music, and other art forms. One particularly popular element is the ‘Singing & Swinging Pubs’ contest, where pubs and bars located in the town compete to provide the best entertainment. Throughout the weekend, almost every venue in town takes part, with nightly entertainment from local singers, musicians and comedians and opera singers.
Wexford Spiegeltent Festival
The Wexford Spiegeltent Festival, held annually on the last weekend of October, is a highlight of the Irish cultural calendar. Since its debut in 2012, it has grown into one of Ireland's largest and most beloved multi-genre festivals. Set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Spiegeltent, the festival’s diverse program brings together a mix of contemporary music, 80s icons, traditional Irish tunes, and exciting events. Alongside these, the Spiegeltent Festival hosts an array of music, comedy, and theatre performances. With an exciting selection of children's shows, it's an event the whole family will love!
Blackstairs Blues Festival
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2025
The Blackstairs Blues Festival in Enniscorthy is Ireland’s longest-running blues festival, and is a must-attend event for music lovers. Established in 2001 and running from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2025, this vibrant festival has become a cornerstone of the Irish music scene, drawing blues enthusiasts from all over the world. Set in the picturesque town of Enniscorthy, the festival offers an incredible mix of legendary blues acts, emerging talent, and everything in between.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
In 2025, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – the world’s largest celebration of Irish traditional music and culture – will return to Ireland for another unforgettable year. After the huge success of previous years, the 2025 edition promises to be even bigger and more exciting, bringing together the finest traditional musicians, dancers, and artists from across Ireland and around the globe. Hosted in Ennis, County Clare, this vibrant festival will transform the town into a buzzing hub of traditional Irish music, featuring competitions, concerts, and workshops that will delight both locals and visitors.
Gorey Market House Festival
Gorey Market House Festival is a fun, free, open air festival for all the family boasting an impressive line-up of local artists, food stalls and activities to entertain the kids.
If Wexford and any of its vibrant, dynamic, exciting festivals are on your 2025 travel bucket list, make sure to come and stay with us at The Monkey Puzzle. With convenient, budget friendly rooms to suit a range of getaway options, be sure to book your stay now to avoid disappointment.
See Visit Wexford's event guide to explore all of the county's top-class entertaining festivals this year - it's not to be missed!
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