Galway Festivals
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Galway has a reputation for artistic creativity and a vibrant atmosphere all year round. Due in no small part to a full Calendar of Festivals and Events. The atmosphere in Galway is always fabulous, but nothing compares to when there’s a festival on! Festivals in Galway draw in the best talent, from both at home and abroad.
Top events happening in Galway in 2025
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Galway Film Fleadh
July
Galway Film Fleadh* is a week-long international film festival taking place every July on the western edge of Europe in Galway, Ireland. Founded in 1989 as a platform for Irish filmmakers.
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Galway International Arts Festival
14th - 27th July
The festival programme includes Irish and international work of the highest quality, featuring theatre, music, visual arts, opera, street spectacle, dance, discussion and comedy.
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The Galway Races
28th July - 3rd August
The Galway Races Summer Festival, Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025. Unmissable!
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Galway Pride Festival
August
The annual Galway Pride Festival – the longest continual Pride event in Ireland takes place in August.
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Galway International Oyster Festival
September
The oldest oyster festival in the world and the most internationally recognised Irish festival after St Patrick’s Day.
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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
October
Ireland’s premier international arts festival for children and families is expected to run in Galway city and county from October , featuring Theatre, Dance, Literature, Music and Puppetry
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Christmas Markets 2025
November
For Christmas 2025 the City of the Tribes will be sparkling with the magnificent Galway Christmas Market
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Cúirt International Festival of Literature
April 2026
Cuirt International Festival of Literature brings together world-renowned authors, thinkers and passionate readers. Founded in Galway in 1985, Cúirt is one of Europe’s oldest book festivals
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A Taste of Galway – Food Festival
June 2026
The Galway Food Festival is being revived as part of the ‘Blas Na Gaillimhe – A Taste of Galway’ network of food organisations that recognise the distinctive hospitality that Galway provides...
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Galway Folk Festival
June 2026
After a successful second year, the 5th Galway Folk Festival will take place in June 2026 over four stages in Monroe’s Tavern and at Seapoint Ballroom in Salthill, Galway,
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