Galway International Arts Festival

13th July to 26th July 2026

The Galway International festival is Irelands largest annual festival. It collaborates with artists and companies thoughout the world to produce and present an international programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature and comedy.

www.giaf.ie

Galway Races

Galway Racecourse hosts one of the greatest Race Meetings in the World

Summer Meeting : 27th July to 2nd August 2026
Autumn Meeting : 7th and 8th of September and 6th October 2026
October Meeting : 24^th, 25^th and 26^th of October 2026

www.galwayraces.com

Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival

25^th to 27^th September 2026

The Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival is held on the very last weekend in September to celebrate Galway’s rich annual oyster harvest. The Irish and World Oyster Opening or ‘shucking’ Championships are held during the festival, as well as top class entertainment, street parades, seafood trails, celebrated hospitality and the start of many new friendships.”

www.galwayoysterfestival.com

Baboro - International Arts Festival for Children:

October 2026

Baboró’s mission is to inspire children to engage with the world through their experience of the creative arts.

www.baboro.ie