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. From the Galway Food Festival at Easter, the Cuirt Literary Festival in April to action-packed July with the Galway Film Fleadh, the renowned Galway International Arts Festival and the unmissable Galway Races.
Later in the year are the Galway International Oyster Festival in September, the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and the Comedy Festival in October swiftly followed by the Galway Christmas Market from mid-November.
Cúirt International Festival of Literature
Cúirt International Festival of Literature brings readers and writers together to tell stories, share new perspectives and celebrate writing in all forms.
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Galway Early Music Festival
Galway Early Music Festival promotes both Irish and European music and dance of the 12th-17th centuries with this years theme centring around Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
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Trad on the Prom
Performers who have captivated audiences in extraordinary and groundbreaking productons such as ‘Riverdance’, ‘The Chieftains’ and ‘Lord of the Dance’ all gathered together on one stage.
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Galway Film Fleadh
Galway Film Fleadh is a week-long international film festival taking place every July in Galway, Ireland. It's a platform for the boldest new films, that brings audiences & filmmakers together
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Galway International Arts Festival
One of the biggest and most anticipated events in Galway's calendar, GIAF is a two week long festival packed full of concerts, art exhibitions and street performances.
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The Galway Races
Ireland’s biggest and most famous racing festival is held in Galway during the last week of July every year and involves seven days of unrivalled action and an electric atmosphere that can’t be...
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Galway International Oyster Festival
The oldest oyster festival in the world and deemed one of Europe’s longest-running food extravaganzas, the Galway International Oyster Festival is listed as one of the '50 Things to do before you...
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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
Baboró's aim is to inspire children to engage with the world through their experience of the creative arts and to create spaces where children can deepen their understandings of the world.
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Galway Comedy Festival
Taking place over seven days in October each year, the Galway Comedy festival is a must. Showcasing some of Ireland and the worlds best comedians, a great time is sure to be had!
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Galway Christmas Market
For Christmas 2022 the City of the Tribes will be sparkling with the magnificent Galway Christmas Market from 18th Nov until 21st Dec 2022. An unmissable experience right on The Hardiman's door step!
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