Spraoi, Waterford

17/06/2026

💥 Volunteer Call 💥

Every year, hundreds of people help us to make Spraoi happen, we’re so grateful for each and every one of them!

Why not get in touch with us about getting involved in ? From the festival to the parade, we want you to come and join us right at the heart of the action 🧡

Send us a message here, or email [email protected] for more information ℹ️

06/06/2026

We’re just 8 weeks away from views like this across the streets of Waterford City - Spraoi 2026 is on the way! 💥

Our teams are kicking into full gear now preparing for our programme launch, parade and production on this years festival on August Bank Holiday weekend - Who’s ready!?

04/06/2026

This week’s Waterford News and Star recalls 1996’s first Spraoi fireworks show sponsored by McInerney Construction. 🎆

Pictured are McInerney Marketing Director Gerald Hurley (now of Waterford Chamber of Commerce), Mike Leahy, Dermot Quinn, and Miriam Dunne in the old Spraoi Shed on The Quay (now Waterford Bus Station).

We’re excited to see what the team .ie dream up for our 2026 display 💥

02/06/2026

SprOg is coming back to and we’re so excited to see our friends are set to perform 🤹🤹‍♂️

Garter Lane Theatre | Sat 13 June | 12pm & 2pm | €5

The denizens of danger, the masters of disaster, the amazing Fanzini Brothers are bringing their brand new show “Risky Business” to the Garter Lane Theatre for SprÓg 2026!

A stupefying spectacle full of danger, cabbages, big stunts and tiny bicycles. But there is a problem in the shape of health and safety inspectors, determined to keep everyone safe at any cost.

Packed with physical comedy, escalating nonsense, and audience-fuelled mayhem, Risky Business is a hilarious tug-of-war between reckless showmanship and relentless regulation.

For more information and to get tickets, please see here - www.garterlane.ie 💥

29/05/2026

Spraoi were delighted to host Dublin Pride and Pride of the Deise and all who attended for a fantastic Pride at Work session this morning.

Thanks to Alex Campbell and Phillipa Ryder for a fantastically engaging and informative chat. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

26/05/2026

🇮🇪 Spraoi 🤝Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Spraoi will perform in a parade and multiarts celebration in Cardigan, Wales, marking the 850th anniversary of the first Eisteddfod held at Cardigan Castle in 1176. The event takes place on Saturday, June 27th.

The Eisteddfod is Wales’s premier festival of literature, music and performance, celebrating the nation’s language and culture 💥

Spraoi will perform with a family of giant wolves escorting Lord Rhys from his boat as he makes his ceremonial journey to Cardigan Castle. The company’s Welsh premiere is supported by Culture Ireland, Wales Arts International, and the Eisteddfod.

This is a tremendous privilege for Spraoi to perform as part of the Eisteddfod’s 850th anniversary programme. Our team of artists and technicians are excited to entertain audiences in Wales and to collaborate with cultural colleagues across the Irish Sea. Huge thanks to our funders for creating this international opportunity for us 🧡

22/05/2026

Aerial performance artist Michaela Heyer (Funki Fi) visited Spraoi Studios in recent weeks for a short residency. She was developing and rehearsing her new show Funki Fi Disco Date which will be performed at festivals and events later this year. In 2015 Michaela was selected as a Spraoi N.E.S.T. (New Emerging Street Talent) artist. Following a mentoring process she subsequently performed at Spraoi International Street Arts Festival, at the Out There Festival, Great Yarmouth, U.K., and finally at the National Circus Festival in Tralee.

Already in 2026 Spraoi Studios have hosted residencies by Fanzini Productions and performer Colm O’Grady, both of whom feature at this year’s Spraoi International Street Arts Festival July 31st to August 2nd. 💥

09/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our friends and partners at Clem Jacob Hire, what a milestone 👏

Today marks 20 incredible years for Clem Jacob Hire.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every customer who has played a roll in our journey.
Whether you have been with us every step of the way since 2006 or have joined us more recently, your loyalty and support have been the driving force behind our growth.
We are grateful for every customer that has come through our doors or simply spread the word.

From everyone at Clem Jacob Hire..... thank you for an amazing 20 years.

22/04/2026

Huge thanks to twenty artists from seven counties who participated in two weekends of spectacle mentoring designed by Waterford Spraoi and hosted by Longford County Council.

Here’s a video created by local authority arts officer Shane Crossan 👉 https://youtu.be/7RWWUrA_GTA

17/04/2026

A busy and creative week at Spraoi Studios - We’ve been delighted to have Colm and Nick in residence this week, working on a brand new show 👀💨

Colm had some kind words reflecting on the week 👉 “The support and generosity that Nick and I have received from Mike, Graham and the rest of the team has been a genuinely moving experience for me.“

We can’t wait to see them both back for Spraoi Weekend 💥