Arts & Culture Galway
CÚIRT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE 2024
Cúirt International Festival of Literature is one of Europe’s oldest book festivals, bringing readers and writers together to tell stories, share new perspectives, and to celebrate writing, books and reading in all forms.
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GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL 2024
The annual art festival that boasts a collision of artists, musicians, actors, writers etc. should definitely be on your checklist!
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GALWAY RACES, 2024
Galway Racecourse plays host to one of the greatest race meetings in the world! This meet in Summer traditionally draws hundreds of thousands of people from all over Ireland and worldwide.
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TOWN HALL THEATRE
Located in the heart of Galway, a staple of the city, The Town Hall Theatre presents an extensive and eclectic mix of theatre, concerts, musicals, dance, film, comedy and family shows year-round. The venue attracts audiences in excess of 100,000 annually making it the most successful theatre of its size in Ireland. With a variety of shows available, the Town Hall Theatre is perfect for a getaway with the family, with friends of for a solo visit to Galway!
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THE GALWAY CITY MUSEUM
Ranked the 11th most popular free tourist attraction in Ireland, Galway City Museum has three floors of exciting exhibitions engaging visitors in the archaeology, history and sea science. The attraction is one of Galway’s most popular cultural hotspots!
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THE PÁLÁS
Designed by Architect Tom de Paor, Pálás is a three screen arthouse cinema and cultural space located in the heart of Galway, just a short walk from The Residence Hotel. Showcasing the best of new and classic films, along with the best of Irish and international independent films, the Pálás is the perfect space to share a quiet evening.
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DRUID THEATRE
Founded in 1975, Druid Theatre is a writers theatre, exploring ambitious projects, reimagining classics and premiering new work annually. If you're looking for a night of culture, this is the perfect place to start!
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AN TAIBHDHEARC THEATRE
Pronounced ‘Taiv-yark’, meaning ‘ghostly vision’ – formed from two Irish words, ‘taibhse’ meaning ghost, and ‘dearcadh’ meaning ‘view’ – the founders of An Taibhdhearc wanted to achieve an otherworldly vision on the stage of their theatre. With a variety of music, drama, film, comedy, conferences, seminars, workshops and launches, the Taibhdhearc showcase some of the finest entertainment in Galway.
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NUN'S ISLAND THEATRE
Nun's Island Theatre is a small intimate, fully equipped theatre located in the heart of Galway City. The theatre showcases a variety of functions from Theatre and Film, to workshops and readings. A small theatre, Nun's Island has is ideal for a quiet night of culture and theatre.
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126 ARTIST-RUN GALLERY
126 Artist-Run Gallery is Galway's only devoted to emerging, risk-taking, contemporary visual art. The gallery is run by a board of professionals who volunteer their time to put together a year-round programme of exhibitions, talks, publications, research and other events. If you're visiting Galway, this gallery is a must see for all art lovers!
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