Celebrating Bealtaine Festival in Galway by Night

Galway City Council's Night-Time Economy Action Plan aims to enrich Galway’s evening cultural landscape, fostering community engagement and creative expression through a series of special events celebrating the Bealtaine Festival, Ireland's national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, an initiative of Age & Opportunity. Discover what's in store here...

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In Galway City during Bealtaine Festival, you can experience the unique ambiance of Dangan House Café, a beloved family-run establishment nestled within a garden centre and housed in a charming 19th-century grain store. As part of the Night-Time Economy Café Lates initiative, Dangan House Café will host two distinct evenings, further expanding the vibrant cultural offerings within the city’s night-time economy.

A Jazz Night: Immerse yourself in an evening of soulful live jazz, complemented by delicious light bites and refreshing beverages, all while enjoying the picturesque views of the Georgian walled garden. More info here.

A Night of Creative Connections: Engage in an evening of tranquil creativity, also accompanied by delightful refreshments and the serene garden setting. More info here.

In celebration of Bealtaine, the Galway City Council Night-Time Economy is sponsoring a limited number of free tickets for the Café Lates at Dangan House for those aged 50 and over. Dangan House Café is also providing a dedicated “community table” option, encouraging social connection and interaction among attendees, a key objective of the Night-Time Economy Action Plan.

Alternatively, extend your evening into the heart of Galway's artistic scene at Just Art It in vibrant Galway's Westend. Join artist Elena Santos for two evenings of insightful artist talks, featuring perspectives from some of Galway’s most well-known creatives, Sioban Piercy and Brian Bourke. These free, ticketed events are part of the Just Art It series ‘Artist Working Talks’ and offer a unique glimpse into the creative process and the realities of the artistic profession.

This initiative closely aligns with the aims of the Bealtaine Festival by Age & Opportunity, fostering creativity among older people through intergenerational collaboration, showcasing the talents of older artists, and promoting the sharing of skills and experiences that contribute to a rich and creative life.

Artist Working Talk with Sioban Piercy - More info here

Artist Working Talk with Brian Bourke - More info here

For bookings and further information on all Night-Time Economy events, please visit www.thisisgalway.ie/nighttime-events

There will also be ongoing evening offerings at Galway Arts Centre throughout May, during Bealtaine. Visitors can experience the current exhibition by artist Alice Rekab, Clann Miotlantach / Mythlantics, exploring themes of familial connections, sense of place, and belonging, as Galway Arts Centre remains open until 9pm as part of the Galway City Night-Time Economy Thursday Lates program. Free guided tours of the Clann Miotlantach / Mythlantics exhibition will be offered on Thursday evenings. For more information, please visit the Galway Arts Centre website.