EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN GALWAY
Galway City and surrounding county plays host to a wide range of festivals and events throughout the year and have something for all ages and interests. The Claregalway Hotel is the perfect choice for accommodation when attending any of the many events and festivals.
All Events
- All Events
- Spring Events
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- Winter Events
St. Patrick’s Festival
17th March 2019
St Patrick's Festival Galway is a platform to showcase local artists and community groups. It aims to celebrate the cities diverse culture and talent through an inclusive programme of events.
Galway Theatre Festival
3rd - 11th May 2019
The Galway Theatre Festival is now celebrating its 10th year where it showcases exciting theatre , circus, storytelling and more..
Galway African Film Festival
8th - 9th June 2019 (tbc)
The Galway Film Festival (GAFF) is celebrating its 10th anniversary at NUI Galway in June. This is a not to missed event for all film lovers.
Fever Pitch Music Festival Galway
1st & 2nd June 2019
Fever Pitch Music Festival is a 2 day music festival featuring International and national acts which takes place in Galway Airport in June.
Galway International Arts Festival 2019
15th - 28th of July
The 42nd Galway International Arts Festival takes place from 15-28 July 2019, featuring, The Academic, Bell X1 and many more...
Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
4th - 7th of July
Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, will play host to some of the world’s biggest stars at the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open.
Loughrea Medieval Festival
23rd - 25th August 2019
Enjoy this exciting and interactive medieval festival with your family and experience the biggest of its kind in Ireland.
Galway International Oyster Festival
27th - 29th September 2019 (tbc)
The Galway International Oyster Festival is a food festival held annually in Galway on the west coast of Ireland during the last weekend of September,
Ballinasloe Horse Fair Festival
29th Sept - 6th October 2019
Ballinasloe Horse Fair is held annually in Ballinasloe, the second largest town in County Galway, in the western part of Ireland.
Galway Jazz Festival
4th - 6th October 2019 (tbc)
The Galway Jazz Festival hosts a weekend of local, national and international jazz artists in a wide range of venues, throughout Galway City.
Baboró Arts Festival
14th - 21st October 2019 (tbc)
Set in Galway on Ireland’s West Coast, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is Ireland’s chief international arts festival dedicated to families.
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival
October 2019
The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival is one of Ireland’s longest running events, located in a very beautiful village of Clarenbridge.
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts
November 2019 (tbc)
This annual event is an artist-centered festival of contemporary art that works with Irish curators to showcase innovative exhibitions across Galway.
