is saturated with spectacular and diverse activities. The city is aglow in the evenings with magical events, a myriad of entertainment and a mirthful community spirit. Discover all the best places to go and things to experience in Galway by night.
Building on the massive success of its inaugural year, Galway City Council is proud to announce the return of Gaillimh Ah-Boo! with an expanded, city-wide Halloween celebration reclaiming the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain through myth, magic, and community! Find out what treats (and tricks!) are in-store for you in Galway this year......
From music and visual arts to heritage, performance and community-led events, this year’s programme reflects the richness of Galway's cultural life....
A free programme of immersive music performances, talks, workshops and events after 5pm will take place at Galway City Museum this Autumn as part of Museum Lates which is funded by Galway City Night-Time Economy initiative. Find out more here......
Galway City Council is delighted to announce the return of Café Lates 2026, an initiative that supports the development of a vibrant café culture in the early evening and at night across Galway City....
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 ...
Galway City Council Announces Museum Lates as Part of Galway’s Night-Time Economy Programme. Extended opening hours will be complemented by a free programme of immersive performances, talks, workshops and events after 5pm at Galway City Museum from June to December 2026....
Galway City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from businesses with unused or underused spaces that could be activated between 6pm and 2am as part of the Galway City Night‑Time Economy Programme. Find out how to get involved here......
Galway Arts Centre is delighted to announce the continuation of Gallery Lates (formerly Thursday Lates) as part of Galway City Council’s Night-Time Economy Action Plan....
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard welcomed a European delegation to Galway City last week, 3rd-4th of February 2026, as part of NITIES — Night-Time Economy Strategies: Interregional approach - an EU-funded Interreg Europe project supporting cities to develop sustainable, inclusive and well-managed nighttime economies....
Galway City Council has announced the launch of Café Lates 2026, an expanded Night-Time Economy pilot initiative supporting cafés to extend their opening hours and deliver non-alcohol-focused evening experiences across Galway City. Find out more here......
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....
Galway City New Year’s Eve, prioritizing families with a vibrant, family-friendly event invites residents and visitors alike to welcome 2026 early with music, art, and a special countdown in the heart of the city....
Galway by night is alive with spectacular and diverse activities. The city is aglow with cultural events, night-time entertainment, and community.
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