Introducing 'Galway Voices: Stories from the Edge', a youth-led digital storytelling project amplifying the voices of young people living and creating in Galway’s Westend, offering a contemporary lens on place, community and the city’s evolving night-time culture.
Read More →Having found your favourite spots to see on your next visit to Galway, it’s time to put the wheels in motion. Share your discoveries with your friends and family, get booking and prepare for an incredibly memorable trip.
Looking for things to do in Galway this weekend? We’ve got you covered! From film festivals to comedy nights, fundraisers to exhibition launches, there really is something happening to suit everybody in Galway this weekend. Check out our ultimate guide to the best events happening in Galway this weekend and start planning your perfect getaway!
Holland & Barrett, Europe’s leading health and wellness retailer, has relocated to a brand-new store on William Street in the heart of Galway! The new 1,475 sq. ft space showcases Holland & Barrett’s latest selection of health and wellness products, bringing customers in the West of Ireland an improved shopping experience across vitamins, supplements, beauty, food, hydration, sports nutrition and everyday wellness essentials.
A new exhibition, Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past has opened at Galway City Museum, the first dedicated museum installation to focus on Mother and Baby institutions and their impact on Irish society. Explore more here…
Galway City Council is delighted to announce the return of Café Lates 2026, an initiative designed to support the development of a vibrant evening café culture and contribute to a more welcoming, active and diverse city centre after 6pm.
One of Ireland’s newest and boldest fringe festivals, WTAF!? (Westend Theatre and Arts Festival), returns to the streets, back rooms, and unexpected spaces of Galway’s Westend from the 20th-29th of July, following a hugely successful debut that drew over nearly 3,000 people from across the city! Find out more here…
Raised Among Them by Bríd Fanning a new exhibition at Daróg Wine Bar, explores growing up on a small farm in County Meath, surrounded by animals and the rhythms of rural life, runs until Monday 7th September. Read about it below…
Searching for a career change or eager to get back to work in Galway? Stay tuned for weekly job updates featuring local businesses actively hiring-your next opportunity awaits!
Experience the best events in Galway – completely free! Explore This is Galway’s Ultimate Budget-Friendly Events Guide and never miss out on top happenings without spending a cent.
This July 13th-26th, Galway International Arts Festival has lots for families to enjoy together! Follow an 18-metre Whale through the streets of Galway; be amazed by spectacular circus feats above Eyre Square, lose yourself in a miniature epic adventure, and put on your dancing shoes for the Silent Disco walking tours. Find out more here…
The Galway Film Fair is back 9-12 July with a packed schedule of industry events that take place during the Galway Film Fleadh, including the Marketplace (European co-production meetings), Networking meetings, the Fleadh Forum, Work-In-Progress/Market Screenings, Industry Seminars, Masterclasses and much more. Check out this year’s programme below..
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