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.
April
Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2023
The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is Ireland’s premier literary event. The 2023 festival is expected to run from 3 – 9 April, 2023
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Galway Theatre Festival
TAR LINN GO GAILLIMH | JOIN US Galway Theatre Festival draws on the West of Ireland’s unique theatrical heritage, and is dedicated to platforming and developing independent theatre and performance
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Galway Folk Festival
it is hoped the 2nd Galway Folk Festival, will take place in June 2023 over four stages in Monroe’s Tavern, Galway, with some of the biggest names in current Irish folk music. Details to be annou...
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Galway Film Fleadh 2023
A film festival for feature films and shorts, The Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland’s leading film festival, is a six-day international event, held every July
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Galway Races 2023
31st July – 6th August 2023
Ireland’s biggest and most famous racing festival involves seven days of unrivalled action with the Legacy of style event taking place at The Hardiman, not to be missed for the fasionista's
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Galway International Oyster Festival
The Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival is an annual event held each year on the last weekend of September in the centre of Galway City and has a long history of support with The Hardiman
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Galway Jazz Festival 2023
The Galway Jazz Festival is yet to be confirmed but is hoped to return for its 17th year in 2023, staying true to its aims to continue its strong theme of sustainability again this year.
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Galway Christmas Market 2023
For Christmas 2023 the City of the Tribes will be sparkling with the magnificent Galway Christmas Market which is expected to run from 6pm on Friday 10th November until Friday 22nd December 2023.
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Galway Christmas Market 2023
For Christmas 2023 the City of the Tribes will be sparkling with the magnificent Galway Christmas Market which is expected to run from 6pm on Friday 10th November until Friday 22nd December 2023.
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