Co. Wexford · Thu 1 to Sun 4 October
Rainy day things to do in Wexford this weekend
17 things to do indoors: shows, galleries, museums and tours. Every listing gives the time, the price where it's published, and where we read it.
Thu1 October
| 7pm |
Artists Talk: Marja van KampenFirst talk of the Gorey Art Collective's new season, one hour.Gorey Art Collective Studio, Saint Michael's Place
Free~ Checked 3/4Eventbrite (organiser's own booking page) only; the collective's own events page hasn't been updated since December 2025. |
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| 8pm |
Tríona Marshall: Irish HarpSolo Irish harp concert, 8pm to 10pm.St Iberius' Church, Wexford
€18~ Checked 3/4Eventbrite only; no venue page. wexlive.wordpress.com agrees on date and 8pm. |
| Nothing on Thursday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Fri2 October
| 2.30pm |
'Dearest Child' with Rachel Uí FhaoláinTraditional singer and nursing home residents share a song and memory project.Gorey Library, Civic Square, The Avenue
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4Library listing header says 2.30pm to 3.30pm but its description says 2pm. No price given. 40 places. |
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| 8pm |
The Parachute TestersWexford, Leeds and Ukrainian band; debut album. 60 of 80 seats left.Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket
€20~ Checked 3/4Venue event page has no date or price; venue listing gives 2 Oct; time and price from Ticketsolve feed. Concessions €18. |
| 8.30pm |
Yellow Belly Comedy: Stand-Up & Coming ChampionshipEight new comedians compete; MC Adam Burke with Louisa Ní Éideáin.Loch Garman Arms Hotel, Gorey
€12~ Checked 3/4Festival page (lovegorey.ie) confirms date only; 8.30pm doors and €12 from Ticketstop page. Visit Wexford agrees. |
| Nothing on Friday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Sat3 October
| 10am |
Little Artist ClubArt class for ages 5 to 7, until 11.15am. 9 of 16 places left.Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket
€12~ Checked 3/4Venue page gives time only (typo '11.15pm'); date and €12 from Ticketsolve feed. |
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| 10am to 4pm |
Memory of a Free Festival: last dayExhibition on the Carnsore Point anti-nuclear festivals of 1978 to 1981.Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4Venue page gives run 8 Aug to 3 Oct; Saturday gallery hours 10am to 4pm from the venue's opening-hours page. Entry price not stated. |
| 11am |
NewAdult Art Classes with Suzanne GaughanWexford Arts Centre
€20~ Checked 3/4From the venue's ticket feed; not yet cross-checked with a second source. 12 seats left on 2 Oct. |
| 11.30am to 3pm |
LEGO Free PlayDrop-in LEGO tables on the children's floor, ages 5 and up.Wexford Town Library, Mallin Street
Free~ Checked 3/4Library listing only; no booking. |
| 11.30am |
NewSaturday Art ClubWexford Arts Centre
€12~ Checked 3/4From the venue's ticket feed; not yet cross-checked with a second source. 5 seats left on 2 Oct. |
| 12pm to 5pm |
If it rainsNational 1798 Rebellion CentreMuseum of the 1798 Rebellion. Adults €10, children €6. Last entry 4.15pm.National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Parnell Road, Enniscorthy
From €6~ Checked 3/4Own visitor page only; ticket site (retailint-tickets.com) needs JavaScript. |
| 2pm |
The odd oneMemory of a Free Festival: panel talkOrla Barry, Brendan Howlin and Freddie White on the Carnsore festivals.Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket
Free✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on wexfordartscentre.ie and wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com. |
| 7.30pm |
Book this nowChris Kent: That's All I Need Now!Stand-up. 29 of 298 seats left at 28 Sep.St Michael's Theatre, South Street, New Ross
€28~ Checked 3/4Theatre's own site has no event pages; everything from its Ticketsolve box office feed. wexlive agrees on date and 7.30pm. |
| 8pm |
Date nightFreddie WhiteCork singer-guitarist, after the afternoon Carnsore panel. 28 of 109 seats left.Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket
€28~ Checked 3/4Venue pages confirm Sat 3 Oct at 8pm; price from Ticketsolve feed only. |
| Nothing on Saturday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Sun4 October
| 9am to 5pm |
Dunbrody Famine ShipFamine ship and emigrant experience on the quay. Adult €15, child €10.Dunbrody Famine Ship, New Ross
From €10~ Checked 3/4Own visitor page only. It gives October hours as 9am to 5pm but elsewhere says open 9am to 6pm daily. |
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| 9.30am to 5pm |
Hook LighthouseHourly guided tours up 115 steps, 10am to 4pm. Adult €15, child €10.Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head
From €10~ Checked 3/4Own tour-information page only; tours must be pre-booked (FareHarbor, not read). |
| 2pm |
NewAdult ADHD WorkshopWexford Arts Centre
Free~ Checked 3/4From the venue's ticket feed; not yet cross-checked with a second source. 15 seats left on 2 Oct. |
| Nothing on Sunday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Wexford's five picks, every Thursday
LocalToad.com is a small startup and this is best effort. The Thursday emails start soon. Every listing says what we checked and where.