HEAT WAVE 2026 Friday

 
HEAT WAVE 2026 is back and bigger than ever at BANK LANE on the 24TH July and the RSC Stadium carpark on the 25th! 🎸 Following phenomenal success last year, Waterford City Council have agreed to increase HEAT WAVE into a two-day event, plus we delighted to announce our new main sponsor HEINEKEN.
The festival has a killer mix of entertainment for all ages.

FRIDAY 24TH Kicks off at BANK LANE with popular Waterford DJs 2XS then two new local emerging acts CARRIE FITZ and SCATHACH.
Up next its LEGENDARY-BON JOVI, the country's leading Bon Jovi tribute band, delivering classicBon Jovi hits.
Then for the big finale its QWEEN (Queen tribute band) closing the night – they've rocked 3Olympia and 3Arena Dublin so a real treat for all fans!

 
SATURDAY 25TH DJ Steven Cooper (internationally acclaimed) kicks of the party, followed by Waterford's very own DAVE LOFTS.
Headline artist MONCRIEFF who has a huge following and will deliver a high-energy 90-minute set to close out the festival. Book Saturday now! >> https://www.universe.com/events/heat-wave-2026-tickets-SP4GHT

- No specific venue contact number available
- Local tourism office: +353 51 849 577

- Likely available at local event venues nearby
- Potential pickup at local tourism information center
- Recommend confirming specific will call procedures

- Limited street parking available
- Public parking lots within walking distance
- Metered parking zones in immediate vicinity

- Some areas likely wheelchair accessible
- Uneven historical street surfaces potential challenge
- Recommend contacting local authorities for specific accommodations

- Respect local historical area guidelines
- Follow standard urban pedestrian regulations
- Be mindful of potential heritage site restrictions

- Children welcome in public spaces
- Supervision recommended in historic areas
- Standard family-friendly urban environment guidelines apply