Events in Galway

Galway 2020

Tiny Traders Market

Tiny Traders Village Market offers a feast for all senses on your shopping trip to Galway. If you’re looking to pick up a uniquely crafted item of art or jewellery or a lovingly prepared treat on y

Connacht vs Cardiff

Connacht Rugby play host to the Cardiff Blues at The Sportsground in the Guinness Pro14 on Saturday 15th February 2020. Kick-off at 19:35pm.

Fr Ted Fest

Tea and sandwiches and all of the usual high jinx activities are being prepared for the 11th Annual Fr. Ted Festival – Tedfest. Head for ‘Craggy Island” for off the wall madness!

Corofin Trad Festival

Traditional Music with various sessions in the local pubs and a Concert nightly in Teach Ceoil. For the programme of events see festival website.

Galway Detective Day

Think you have what it takes to catch a killer? A new and exciting outdoor detective game that’s just like a giant version of the board-game Cluedo.

Seachtain na Gaeilge Festival

The fortnight-long festival is a celebration of the Irish language, culture and heritage. It encapsulates the pride of the Irish language community and inspires immersion in the Irish Tongue.

Engineers Week

Engineers Week is an annual campaign to present the possibilities a career in engineering can offer and highlight the vital role played by engineers in sustaining the community.

Kinvara Rock & Road 10km & Half Marathon

The Kinvara Rock and Road Half Marathon and 10K is a running event starting and finishing in the scenic seaside village of Kinvara. 2000 will run the route through the beautiful Burren landscape.

Múscailt - Annual Arts Festival

Mùscailt, meaning to celebrate and inspire is the title of the celebrated spring arts festival hosted by the National University of Ireland, Galway. The 19th Múscailt Arts Festival at NUI Galway.

Galway History Festival

An annual festival covering Galway’s rich history. A series of talks and lectures covering such issues as the War of Independence in Galway, food, activism, local history, and labour history.

Gaelforce Sky Run

Gaelforce has announced that the Gaelforce Sky Run will be the first event in the SKYRUNNER® UK & IRELAND SERIES. Special access has been granted to this stunning route by local landowners.

St Patrick's Festival

St Patrick’s Festival parade in Galway is a platform to showcase local artists and community groups. The parade starts at 11.30am and runs through Galway city centre for over 1 hour.

Connacht Vs Scarlets

Connacht Rugby play host to the Scarlets at The Sportsground in the Guinness Pro14 on Friday 20th March 2020. Kick-off at 19:35pm.

Spring Garden, Craft and Food Fair

The Spring Garden Fair is the first event of the year at Claregalway Castle and the ideal chance for gardeners of all levels to visit Claregalway Castle and speak informally to the experts.