Here is a comprehensive list of all of the events and festivals taking place in and around Galway City!

Galway International Oyster Festival
General Festivals Galway City, Galway
The Galway International Oyster Festival is a weekend of non-stop entertainment.
+353 (0)91 587992 September 2007


Connemara International Marathon Festival
General Festivals Clifden, Galway
Festival weekend in Clifden to coincide with the Connemara International Marathon.
+353 (0)95 21699 March 2007


Trad on the Prom
Traditional Entertainment Salthill, Galway City
Trad on the Prom is an electrifying mix of music, song and dance. It showcases the amazing talents of Máirin Fahy and her world-class band.
+353 (0)91 590209 May 2007


Inishbofin Arts Festival
Arts Festivals Inishbofin, Inishbofin Island
Music and other entertainment.
+353 (0)95 45861 May 2007


Celtic Spirit - Irish Cultural Holidays - Walking the Ancient Celtic Way
Celtic Festivals Aran Islands
The Celtic Spirit Culture Weeks offer a fascinating introduction to the rich tradition of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.
+353 +411 2520918 Ma, 2007


Galway County Show
Horse Shows Clarinbridge, Galway
Showjumping, In-hand ridden and working hunter classes for horses and ponies, Connemara ponies, brood males and foals. Cattle, sheep and dogs on Sunday.
+353 (0)91 850864 June 2007


Galway Sessions - The Galway Sessions
Traditional/Jazz/Bluegrass Festivals Galway City, Galway
The music sessions take place in multiple venues in Galway City.
+353 (0)87 2245637 June 2007


Clifden Irish Nights
Irish Music and Dancing Clifden, Galway
Clifden Irish Nights - Every Tuesday and Thursday night from the 20th of June to the end of August. Performances take place from 9pm to 11pm.
+353 (0)95 22622 June 2007


Brigit's Garden (Gairdín Bhríde) & Events - Brigit's Garden Summer Solstice Event
Gardens Moycullen, Galway
Brigit's Garden is a unique place with beautiful themed gardens reflecting the four celtic festivals. A nature trail runs through woodlands, meadows and the Ogham trees.
+353 (0)91 550905 June 2007


Roundstone Arts Week
Arts Festivals Roundstone, Galway
A week full of music, art, theatre, children''s events, culture and literature in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland.
+353 (0)95 35709 June 2007


Inishbofin Summer School
Other Inishbofin, Inishbofin Island
A week long exploration of the wonderful island of Inishbofin in the company of a multi disciplined team. Great music and singing on the island.
+353 (0)95 43443 July 2007


Celtic Spirit - Irish Cultural Holidays - Aran Islands Á La Carte
Celtic Festivals Aran Islands
The Celtic Spirit Culture Weeks offer a fascinating introduction to the rich tradition of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.
+353 +411 2520918 July 2007


Galway Cathedral Recitals
Classical, Operas and Recital Galway City, Galway
Annual series of summer concerts in Galway’s stone cathedral on the banks of the Corrib River.
+353 (0)87 2241365 July 2007


Celtic Cultural Holidays - Walking the Ancient Celtic Way
Literary And Historical Schools Aran Islands
Celtic heritage: holy places, ancient rituals, old myths and legends, early celtic church, etc with recognised scholars on Celtic heritage.
+353 099 61424 July 2007


Roundstone Regatta
Sailing Roundstone, Galway
Roundstone Regatta
+353 (0)95 35884 July 2007


Macnas - Macnas Summer Parade
Parades Galway City, Galway
The Macnas Parade is always one of the highlights of the year in Galway and is held during Galway Arts Festival in July.
+353 (0)91 561462 July 2007


Celtic Spirit - Irish Cultural Holidays - Traditional Echoes in Song and Dance
Celtic Festivals Aran Islands
The Celtic Spirit Culture Weeks offer a fascinating introduction to the rich tradition of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.
+353 +411 2520918 July 2007


Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Rally - Westrun
Car Rallies Galway City Centre, Galway City
Annual Summer run of the Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Rally (WVVMC), also known as Westrun.
+353 (0)91 523012 July 2007


Omey Races
General Festivals Galway
The Omey Races (horse racing on the beach) will take place on Omey Strand Saturday 29th July this year.
+353 (0)95 22622 July 2007


Tuam Golf Club - Open Week
Golf Courses Tuam, Galway
Tuam Golf Club is a rural course with fairways protected by tree plantations and greens requiring careful navigation of bunkers - it has 18 holes.
+353 (0)93 28993 July 2007


Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting - Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting
General Festivals Galway City, Galway
Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting is Ireland's premier racing festival, with thousands of visitors and locals joining together for the fantastic racing, betting and socialising over seven days.
+353 (0)91 753870 July 2007


Féile an Dóilín
Regattas Carraroe, Galway
Maritime festival
+353 (0)87 2253197 August 2007


Gort Show
Other Gort, Galway
+353 (0)91 631306 August 2007


Tour de Bog Cycle
Cycling Galway
Charity cycle from Roundstone to Ballyconneely and back in to Roundstone via the Bog Road.
+353 (0)95 35044 August 2007


Music at the Crossroads
Traditional Entertainment Galway City, Galway
Music at the Crossroads - music, song and dance at its best.
+353 (0)86 1753199 August 2007


Earwig! Tuam Arts Festival
Arts Festivals Tuam, Galway
A performance platform for the wealth of creative talent in Tuam & its environs while also attracting national & internationally acclaimed acts.
+353 (0)86 8116756 August 2007


Celtic Spirit - Irish Cultural Holidays - Island Holidays for Singles
Celtic Festivals Aran Islands
The Celtic Spirit Culture Weeks offer a fascinating introduction to the rich tradition of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.
+353 +411 2520918 August 2007


Renvyle Watersports Day
Waterbased Activities Renvyle, Galway
Annual Fundraiser for ISPCC & Childline. Activities: scuba-diving, kayaking, boat rides, raft race, pony rides, barbecue, children’s races and games, bouncy castle, tug o war, and sheaf throwing.
+353 (0)95 41025 August 2007


National Heritage Week 2006 - Heritage Week
General Festivals Republic Of Ireland
Heritage Week is a European wide event that celebrates our rich and varied heritage.
1850 200878 August 2007


Roundstone Community Games
Community Games Roundstone, Galway
Roundstone Community Games.
+353 (0)95 35044 September 2007


Gael Force West - Gaelforce 12 Adventure Race
Adventure Westport, Mayo
Two multi-sport extreme adventure race events are offered as part of Gaelforce weekend on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September 2006. The race caters to all abilities with adventure attractions for all!
+353 (0) 98 25711 September 2007


Gael Force West - Gaelforce 6 Charity Race
Adventure Westport, Mayo
Two multi-sport extreme adventure race events are offered as part of Gaelforce weekend on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September 2006. The race caters to all abilities with adventure attractions for all!
+353 (0) 98 25711 September 2007


Gael Force West - Gaelforce West
Adventure Westport, Mayo
Two multi-sport extreme adventure race events are offered as part of Gaelforce weekend on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September 2006. The race caters to all abilities with adventure attractions for all!
+353 (0) 98 25711 September 2007


Clarenbridge Oyster Festival
General Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival has for 52 years been established as a premier event of top class international entertainment accompanied by fine culinary delights.
+353 091 796766 September 2007


Galway Races - Autumn Festival - Galway Races - Autumn Meeting
Horse Racing Galway City, Galway
A spectacular 3 day meeting encompassing 23 races with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Kicking off on Sunday, 4th Sept, this race meeting which is getting more popular year on year, offer
+353 (0)91 753870 September 2006


Writing and Walking on the Aran Island of Inis Mor
Workshops Aran Islands
5- Day Writing Adventure, exploring Creative Writing, Walking Inis Mór Island and discovering your own creativity.
+353 (0)86 2523428 September 2007


Ramble Through Scenic Connemara - Croí Connemara Ramble
Walking Galway
A 10-mile ramble through the stunning Connemara countryside, including the Maumeen Trail.
+353 (0)91 544310 September 2007


Lady Gregory Of Coole - An Autumn Gathering - Twelfth Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering
Literary And Historical Schools Gort, Galway
The autumn gathering is a programme of social and cultural events to highlight the unique contribution of a Galway woman, Lady Gregory, to the national life of 20th century Ireland.
+353 091 523948 September 2007


Ballinasloe International October Fair & Festival
Fairs Ballinasloe, Galway
The Ballinasloe International October Fair & Festival is a 9-day event to cater for equestrian lovers, family entertainment, music and fun.
+353 (0)90 9643453 September 2007


Clarinbridge Arts Festival
Arts Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The aim of the festival (1st-8th October) is to promote the Arts and the various branches of creative activity: visual arts, performance, music, literature and all forms of cultural exploration.
+353 (091) 796522 October 2007


Clarinbridge Arts Festival - Mini Day
Arts Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The aim of the festival (1st-8th October) is to promote the Arts and the various branches of creative activity: visual arts, performance, music, literature and all forms of cultural exploration.
+353 (091) 796522 October 2007


Clarinbridge Arts Festival - An evening at Claire’s Tea Rooms with Will Softly ( Irish Seedsavers), Seamus Sheridan (Slow Food) and Hedy Lynott Gibbons.
Arts Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The aim of the festival (1st-8th October) is to promote the Arts and the various branches of creative activity: visual arts, performance, music, literature and all forms of cultural exploration.
+353 (091) 796522 October 2007


Clarinbridge Arts Festival - Clarinbridge Drama Group in ‘Music of the Surf’.
Arts Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The aim of the festival (1st-8th October) is to promote the Arts and the various branches of creative activity: visual arts, performance, music, literature and all forms of cultural exploration.
+353 (091) 796522 October 2007


Artisit Festival
Arts Festivals Galway City, Galway
Artisit Festival will showcase Irish and international-emerging art, music and film.
+353 (0)87 9514030 October 2007


Clarinbridge Arts Festival - An Evening with Mozart – celebrating 250th Birthday of W.A. Mozart.
Arts Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The aim of the festival (1st-8th October) is to promote the Arts and the various branches of creative activity: visual arts, performance, music, literature and all forms of cultural exploration.
+353 (091) 796522 October 2007


Traditional Basketmaking - A journey to the past
Workshops Aran Islands
Workshop in traditional basketmaking with Vincent MacCearán, combined with archaeological and nature walks and plenty of time to relax.
+41 44 2520918 October 2007


Clarinbridge Arts Festival - Treasures in our Midst - The Natural Environment of Clarinbridge
Arts Festivals Clarinbridge, Galway
The aim of the festival (1st-8th October) is to promote the Arts and the various branches of creative activity: visual arts, performance, music, literature and all forms of cultural exploration.
+353 (091) 796522 October 2007


Galway Jazz Festival - Galway Jazz Festival 2006
Traditional/Jazz/Bluegrass Festivals Galway City, Galway
Building on the success of the inaugural event in 2005, the Galway Jazz Festival will feature leading contemporary international, national and local jazz artists in concerts and workshop performances.
+353 (0)91 569777 October 2007


Croi - the West of Ireland Cardiology Fundraising Events - Inishbofin Island Trekking Challenge
Marathons Inishbofin, Inishbofin Island
Croí Event Day at Galway Races, and the Inishbofin Island Trekking Challenge
+353 (0)91 544310 October 2007


Baboro - International Arts Festival for Children - Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children
Arts Festivals Galway City, Galway
Today, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is recognised as the leading Irish Arts Festival devoted exclusively to children, with over 40,000 children having attended shows and participate...
+353 (0)91 562667 October 2007


Frankie Gavin International Fiddle & Strings Festival
Traditional/Jazz/Bluegrass Festivals Galway City, Galway
The Frankie Gavin International Fiddle & Strings Festival will have something to suit a broad spectrum of music tastes. Will take place at Radisson SAS Hotel and venues in Galway City.
+353 (0)91 509960 October 2007


Leenane Ram Fair
Fairs Leenane, Galway
Day-long ram fair.
+353 (0)95 42231 October 2007


Gort Cooley-Collins Traditional Music Festival - Cooley - Collins Traditional Musical Festival
Traditional/Jazz/Bluegrass Festivals Gort, Galway
Traditional music festival
+353 (0)91 632370 October 2007


Connemara Isles Golf & Seasports Club - Open Weekend
Golf Courses Lettermore, Galway
9-hole golf course in a unique beautiful island setting.
+353 (0)91 572498 October 2007


Athenry Golf Club - Open Weekend
Golf Courses Athenry, Galway
Athenry Golf Club is a private members' Club, with 18 holes.
+353 (0)91 794466 October 2007


Tuam Golf Club - Open Weekend
Golf Courses Tuam, Galway
Tuam Golf Club is a rural course with fairways protected by tree plantations and greens requiring careful navigation of bunkers - it has 18 holes.
+353 (0)93 28993 October 2007


Macnas - Macnas Halloween Fun
Parades Galway City, Galway
The Macnas Parade is always one of the highlights of the year in Galway and is held during Galway Arts Festival in July.
+353 (0)91 561462 October 2007


Galway Golf Club - Open Weekend
Golf Courses Galway-Salthill Area, Galway City
This excellent parkland course is centrally located in Salthill, just 5km (3 miles) from Galway City Centre.
+353 091 522033 October 2007


Halloween at Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre - Halloween Weekend
Other Athenry, Galway
Halloween weekend at Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre.
+353 (0)91 844661 October 2007


Galway Races - October Meeting - Galway Races - October Bank Holiday Meeting
Horse Racing Galway City, Galway
A fantastic family weekend of great racing, fun and entertainment, the October Festival is surrounded with laughter and amusement over a leisurely Bank Holiday Weekend.
+353 (0)91 753870 October 2007