Waterford Walls

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Arts & CultureWaterford
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsMurals painted during the festival remain
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Waterford Walls in Waterford

An August mural festival in Waterford City, founded in 2015 by schoolteacher Edel Tobin after visiting Tunisia's Djerbahood street art project, growing from twenty-five to as many as fifty artists per edition and leaving permanent murals across the city rather than temporary festival art, with murals completed during each edition remaining permanently on the city's buildings long after the festival itself ends.

Local schoolteacher and community activist Edel Tobin founded this mural festival in 2015 after being inspired by the Djerbahood street art project in Tunisia, launching what is regularly described as the first festival of its kind in Ireland to transform a city's derelict, economic-crash-era buildings into a permanent open-air gallery.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Murals painted during the festival remain permanently on Waterford's buildings after the event ends, meaning the city's open-air gallery grows cumulatively year after year rather than resetting, a genuinely lasting legacy distinct from typical temporary festival installations

02

The mystery stays covered

It is regularly described as the first festival of its kind in Ireland, specifically transforming buildings left derelict since the economic crash into permanent public art

03

The city starts moving

Its founding inspiration, the Djerbahood street art project in Tunisia, gave Edel Tobin a specific model for turning derelict buildings into a lasting public gallery

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

No fixed ritual beyond the recurring annual addition of new murals to the city's permanent

Water and renewal

Living ritual

cumulative open-air collection

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Waterford Walls, plan transport around the exact Waterford venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for a self-guided city walking tour of murals, in-progress or completed.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Waterford Walls, stay near the part of Waterford you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map52.26 N, 7.11 WOpen in Google Maps

Waterford, Munster, Ireland

Nearest airportORK — Cork
TransportFor Waterford Walls, plan transport around the exact Waterford venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Waterford Walls, stay near the part of Waterford you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Waterford Walls?

Waterford Walls is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Waterford Walls take place?

The festival is listed in Waterford, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Waterford, Munster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLwallsproject.ie
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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