Music for Galway

This years theme is "Beloved - Composors in Love." The three day Midwinter Festival celebrates classical music with performances from outstanding composers and orchestra groups. Book today for tickets and showtimes.

Come and see popular titles in Comedy, Drama, Thrillers and more from subtitled films across Europe. Located in the Town Hall Theater in Galway, you can purchase tickets and see upcoming showings on the Town Hall website.

Tedfest

From the Irish hit show Ted, comes a celebration of the madness and tom foolary that is Tedfest. Large numbers of Ted fans dress as characters from the show and make their way to the islands for a tribute to not only the show itself, but to the late Dermot Morgan. Be sure to book your tickets in advance since this festival tends to fill up quickly!

Corofin Trad Fest

Get ready for the session with local traditional Irish music and a concert nightly in Teach Ceoil. Find out the full list of shows and locations on the event website.

Múscailt Arts Festival Galway

"To awaken, to inspire, to create." The Múscailt Arts Festival is heald on the NUIG campus and provides a platform for artists to showcase their skills in performance, film, music and more. Find more information on their event website today.

Saint Patricks Festival Galway

This year's parade highlights include Galway Arts Centre, Colours Street Theatre, An Taibhdhearc Theatre and Galway Theatre Festival with community groups such as Foróige, GAA clubs, Amnesty International and The Russian Culture Club creating a kaleidoscope of of Galway's rich mix of cultural and ethnic diversity. The parade festivites include a free concert for patrons of all ages. The parade begins at 11.30pm and will last about an hour and a half.

Aran Celtic Music Festival

Visit the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór, for a celebration of traditional Irish music. This weekend long event includes celtic readings, storytelling, and fantastic showcase of Irish performers. Visit the event website today for more information.

Galway Food Festival

Food is an essential aspects of ones culture, and the Galway Food Festival aims to provide its goers with an experience of traditional and modern Irish culture. Coming into it's 3rd year, this festival always sees a huge following and great deals around town that are sure to keep the foodies in your group very happy. 

touR Roir

A Good Food Ireland event, touRRoir 2018 will be hosted at NUI Galway to coincide with Galway’s designation as European region of gastronomy. The touRRoir will bring together ‘thought leaders’, experienced practitioners and ‘change agents’ for a cross-sector dialogue on how – through the inextricable link of food, tourism. The Forster Court Hotel is located just 1.3 km for the NUIG, with direct Bus links outside the door of the hotel but boasts a perfect city centre location to allow you to explore all that this medieval city has to offer.

Galway Dance Days

Located in various venues around Galway, the Dance Days Festival aims to celebrate the art and skill of local dancers, activists and academics of the performing arts. You can find tickets and available showtimes on the event website.

Galway Theater Festival

Focusing on Irish performance in the realm of storytelling, dance, playwriting etc. The Galway Theater Festival is in it's 10th year as a staple event in the city and hopes to bring spirited adventure and excitment to theater enthusiasts everywhere. You can find more information regarding tickets and showtimes on the event website.

Held in the scenic fishing village of Kinvara Co. Galway, this weekend long festival with over 50 traditional music sessions along with poetry readings, dance and craft shows. More information and timelines can be seen on the event website.

Ed Sheeran in Concert

After breaking the record of most ticket sales in a single day by an Irish performer, Ed Sheeran is coming to Galway for what is sure to be the main event of the year. Tickets are sold out, but there is always a chance of a few left over and the buzz around town will certainly be an experience in itself.

Galway Traditional Boat Festival

The Galway Traditional Boat Festival is a regetta displaying unique Irish boats that you would see along the Galway Bay and coastal areas. Perfect for the sea enthusiast or a lovely day out for all ages.

Galway Early Music Festival

Lough Corrib Cycle

You can choose between 45KM and 120KM route and see the beautiful country side through Connemara. In support of Croí Cyclists, there will be plenty of food and refreshments stops along the way. You can register today on the event website.

Galway Sessions Festival

Throughout this week long event you will find trad music pub sessions, street buskers, and outstanding performances at the Town Hall Theater all to celebrate Irish heritage through music and performing art. Galway city comes alive with this festival and really showcases the emmense history of ireland through song.

Red Bull Cliff Diving Ireland

One of Europe's most inventive, vibrant & colorful events. A truly international celebration of the performing and visual arts which takes place in and around Galway City each July. From awe-inspiring visual arts to tantalising theatre, giant puppets snaking through the medieval streets to late-night musical parties in the Big Top, this Galway festival is fabulous from start to finish.

Galway Film Fleadh

For one week in the summer the entire Irish film industry descends on our “Cannes on the Corrib”, alongside filmmakers, talent, financiers and more from every corner of the world. They share ideas, collaborate and watch films in the uniquely welcoming, intimate and informal atmosphere that only a Galway festival experience could provide. More important, however, are our audiences which come from Galway, all over Ireland, and from almost every point of the globe, to see the best in new Irish and world cinema.  

Galway International Arts Festival

The Galway Cup is now regarded as one of the leading underage tournaments in Europe. Played in Drom Soccer Park located just 20 mins drive from the Connacht Hotel. Teams are provided with the stage to showcase their talents to coaches, scouts and an appreciative audience. 

Galway International Arts Festival

Complete with a brand new set and stunning visuals, featuring Gemma Sugrue on vocals and with Concert Orchestra conductor Gavin Murphy once again at the helm, we're thrilled to have them back in Galway to close out their biggest Festival Big Top line-up to date.

The Galway Fringe Festival

The Galway Fringe Festival is a boutique multidisciplinary Arts Festival based in Galway City. The festival has an international roster of talented artists and encompasses visual art, music, theatre, dance, literature, cabaret and exciting street spectacles. The Galway Fringe Festival also realises the vital importance of providing a platform for home-grown artists and aims to showcase our national talent to the world and to Galway. As always, we will be extending invitations to international artists across all disciplines, bringing acclaim and attention to our city and breathing life into the Arts. We also aim to encourage the reservoir of Irish-language talent Galway has to offer in terms of the arts and, to present this internationally as a centre of the Irish language. audience. 

Galway Races Summer Festival

The famous Galway Races Summer Festival returns with top racing, fabulous fashion,delectable foods and an electric atmosphere with an infectious sense of fun. The Galway Races is certainly a festival for everyone. Highlights of the Summer Festival include Ladies Day, Friday’s Fair Lady, Ladbrokes Day, and Family Day including our very popular Mad Hatters Competition. Turnstiles will open each day at approximately two hours before the first race. audience. 

Galway Cup

The Galway Cup is now regarded as one of the leading underage tournaments in Europe. Played in Drom Soccer Park located just 20 mins drive from the Connacht Hotel. Teams are provided with the stage to showcase their talents to coaches, scouts and an appreciative audience. 

Christy Moore