The Waxed Lemon presents Poetry Day Waterford 2026

A day full of free events across the city.

The Sound of Poetry
Poets and musicians perform iconic poems and the music they inspired
1pm, Waterford Gallery of Art

Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop with Lani O’Hanlon
2-4pm, Waterford Gallery of Art

Bealtaine Dusk Chorus
Guest reading by poet Mary Howlett
6pm, Carrickpherish Library

Home: A Poetry Reading
With poets Mark Roper, Lani O’Hanlon and Cliodhna Bhreathnach
9.30pm, GOMA

Tullys Open Mic
A special Poetry Day open mic
7pm, Tully’s Bar

Home at Christchurch
Wayne Power presents an evening of poetry and music
8pm, Christchurch Cathedral

Free Admission to all events.

Kindly supported by the Arts Office of Waterford City & Council