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 City
The City of Festivals
Galway International Oyster Festival
26th -28th September
The ultimate seafood and oyster festival in Galway - a delicious annual event - 26th - 28th September
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Galway Comedy Festival
21st - 28th October
The laughs arrive in Galway this October, with big name comedy acts, its a festival not to be missed!
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Halloween in Galway
21st - 26th October
Galway a-booo!! Join us in Galway for a spooktacular week of Halloween celebrations and old traditions with Macnas Festival being the pinnacle event of the week!
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Galway Christmas Markets
14th November - January 2026
Galway at Christmas is magical with the ceiling of lights and magical Christmas markets all right outside our front door.
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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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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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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 Film Fleadh
July 2026
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
July 2026
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
August 2026
The Galway Races Summer Festival, Monday 27th July to Sunday 2nd 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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