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.
Young voices from across Galway City will take centre stage this Biodiversity Week as part of Music in Nature, a creative project led by Music Generation Galway City.
Momentum Festival 2026 delivered world-class production and transformed the Galway village of Oranmore into the beating heart of a cultural moment over the bank holiday weekend – and it’s only the beginning! Find out more here…
Speaking with Evie Gaughan, or Evie Woods, as you may know her, feels a little like stepping briefly into one of her novels. It might be the way she speaks about books not simply as things written, but as stories told. Or perhaps it’s the worlds she creates: taking places that seem familiar and letting folklore guide her pen to make the ordinary feel that bit more enchanted. Check out our conversation below…
Headfest 2026 will take place in Headford on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, from Wednesday May 27th to Monday June 1st, bringing six days of music, sport, culture, food and family events to the town and surrounding area. At the heart of the festival is community, with a programme designed to bring people together, celebrate local identity and welcome visitors to Headford over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Celebrating across the city and county, Galway International Arts Festival 2026 has announced one of its most ambitious programmes to date, featuring theatre, music, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy, street spectacle and talks over 14 exciting days and nights. Find out more here…
Internationally recognised sculptor Donnacha Cahill will return to his hometown of Athenry this June with a limited exhibition, offering local audiences a rare opportunity to experience his award-winning work. Discover all about it below…
Italian artist and psychotherapist, Lara Luxardi, has been awarded the This is Galway – Emerging Artist Award as part of Outset Gallery’s 2025 OXO Exhibition for her mixed media piece, The Sunbird’s Table. Sixteen years ago, Lara said arrivederci to the Grand Canals of Venice, packed up her bags, and moved to the City of the Tribes. She tells us about her winning illustration, creative process, and how she got to where she is today.
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Looking for things to do in Galway this weekend? We’ve got you covered! From live music and entertainment to club nights and so much more, there’s something here for everyone. Check out our ultimate guide to the best events happening in Galway this weekend and start planning your perfect getaway!
Galway Community Circus presents ‘Circus is for Every Body’, a documentary film screening at The EYE Cinema this month that follows the experiences of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people in Galway, as they take part in circus for the first time. Find out more here…
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