On 24 and 25 July,
Heat Wave takes over the Waterford Regional Sports Centre (RSC) Stadium Carpark in Waterford for two days of live music and DJs. Irish pop singer Moncrieff is the headline act, and the weekend will also present tribute bands QWEEN and Legendary: A Bon Jovi Tribute.
To get to the RSC Stadium in Waterford, you can use the following public transport options:
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Bus: Take bus routes 340, 354, 360, 360A, or 736, which pass near the Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
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Board at
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The Clock Tower
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or Waterford Bus Station.
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Alight at :
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Stop 353021, Kilbarry SC, Waterford City / SETU campus Cork Road/ Old Crystal Factory, Waterford City
- Train: The nearest train station is Waterford (Plunkett), which is approximately 3km away from the stadium.
- 8 minutes walk to Stop 355051, Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford City
- from where 360 bus goes to Stop 353021, Kilbarry SC, Waterford City
- 4 minutes walk to Waterford Regional Sports Centre
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Walking: The stadium is located in the south of Waterford, and you can walk to it from nearby areas like Old Crystal Factory, which is about a 7-minute walk
Heat Wave 2026 Waterford – Waterford Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY 24TH
Kicks off with popular Waterford DJs 2XS (30-minute opening set + band changeovers).
Next up: LEGENDARY-BON JOVI, the country’s leading Bon Jovi tribute band, delivering classic Jovi hits.
This summer we are introducing a new “RISING STAR” stage showcasing 3 local bands from different musical genres.
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.( Main support act TBA soon).
Headline artist MONCRIEFF who has a huge following and will deliver a high-energy 90-minute set to close out the festival.
This year’s about supporting local emerging DJs/bands, world-class tribute bands, and showcasing locals Dave Lofts & Moncrieff. Fully licenced, with great food/drinks for all ages
Bus to Waterford – from Dublin via Carlow, from Cork
- 4 from Dublin operated by Bus Eireann
- Towards Waterford
- from Depart from Stop 10995, Heuston Station
- Take Luas Red Line from city centre to Heuston
- via Carlow, Thomastown
- to Stop 355051, Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford City
- 40 from Cork operated by Bus Éireann
- Towards Waterford
- from Stop 255021, Cork Bus Stn, Cork Bus Station
- to Stop 352541, Parnell Street, Waterford City
- via Youghal, Dungarvan
To get to : Waterford Regional Sports Centre or SETU campus Cork Road
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Bus: Take bus routes 340, 354, 360, 360A, 40, 736, W1, or W2
which pass near the Waterford Regional Sports Centre / SETU Cork Road.
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From Waterford Bus Station (360, 360a, 40)
- Stop 355051, Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford City
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or The Clock Tower (340, 354, 360, 360a, W1, W2)
- Stop 352011, The Clock Tower, Waterford City
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To
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Stop 353021, Kilbarry SC, Waterford City (360)
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Stop 352111 / 352501, SETU Cork Road, Waterford City (340, 40)
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- Stop 352101, Claremont, Waterford City (W1, 354)
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- Stop 353491 / 352191 Old Crystal Factory, Waterford City (360a, W1, W2)
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail provide great links to Waterford (Plunkett) Train station from Heuston station Dublin, via Kildare, Carlow and Kilkenny
To plan your journey see Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail for timetables and routes.
- Plunkett train station (waterford) is an 8-minute walk to Stop 355051, Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford City
- or 10-15 minute walk to Waterford city centre
