This year’s event is the 20th annual Imagine Arts Festival to take place in Ireland’s oldest city.
Imagine Arts Festival is set to open in Waterford this weekend, with live and virtual events scheduled over nine days.
Showcasing a series of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural events from 15 to 24 October, the 20th annual Imagine Arts Festival makes its highly anticipated return to the city.
With events for all ages, the festival is a must-visit if you find yourself in the southeast this month.
A celebration of the arts – a hub of creativity
Leading up to the ever-popular Waterford Writers Weekend, Imagine Arts Festival celebrates the arts in Ireland in all its varying shapes and forms.
From writing to theatre, music to visual arts, and more, this immersive week of events is sure to prove inspiring.
Musical performances from the likes of Aoife Nessa Francis and Junior Brother are some of the event highlights. Plus, you should not miss theatre performances from Colm O’Regan and Sylvan.
Waterford Writers Weekend – Ireland’s literary heritage
Closing out this year’s festival, Waterford Writers Weekend is set to take place from 21 to 24 October.
The weekend will feature talks from some of Ireland’s most successful current writers, such as Megan Nolan and Séamas O’Reilly.
Other writers speaking over the weekend include Sophie White, Rónán Hession, Deirdre Sullivan, and more.
You can find the full programme of events on the Imagine Arts Festival website here.
Performances, exhibitions, workshops, and more – something for everyone
Across the immersive nine-day Imagine Arts Festival, various events will showcase the rich and diverse culture of modern Ireland.
‘Diverse Creatives’ will showcase the sundry experiences of migrants who have made Ireland their home.
Cultural performances feature dance, music, and crafts from the Igbo Community Waterford, Dance Group, Minnie Marley, the Shakti Programme, and Murka Murcury.
For younger festival-goers, the Body Percussion Workshop is perfect for those aged eight to ten. Plus, families can enjoy the fun-filled Family Time Music on Zoom, suitable for kids aged zero to five.
Safety precautions and more information – keeping within guidelines
Organisers have assured that the strictest safety guidelines will be in place to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
To ensure the health, safety, and well being of the audience, artists, and staff, attendance at the festival will be subject to proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Further, you must wear face coverings while moving throughout the venue but can be remove these once seated.
Organisers also advise that you arrive 30 minutes before event times to allow time for safety procedures.
You can buy tickets for paid events and register for free events on the Imagine Arts Festival website. However, several free online events do not require registration. Links for these will be available on the day.
Imagine Festival Facebook page: HERE
