Galway Early Music Festival

24 - 25 May, 2024 (tbc), Galway Events Calendar

2024 Early Music Festival

The Galway Early Music Festival celebrates its 28th birthday in 2024 with old world music and arts and features concerts, workshops, street performances of music, dance and historical re-enactment. The annual festival each May hosts international performers and events throughout Galway City venues along with on street events. The Festival has a unique, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and highlights the medieval town of Galway and the artistic and cultural richness of the area.

There will also be exhibitions on mediaeval Irish instruments and instrument making, while the Galway Medieval Experience is expected to hold a day of mediaeval heritage events, organised by the Civic Trust and part of the Galway Small Towns Big Ideas initiative.

Galway Early Music promotes occasional concerts, talks and workshops throughout the year as well. GEM also has its own ensemble, Seoda (= gems in Irish), which is open to any musicians who would like to explore early music performance. Seoda performs throughout the year at functions and local events. Enjoy concerts, film, family and free events and workshops in the lively medieval centre of Galway, the gateway to Connemara and the Burren.

A flavour of past festivals

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Galway,
Galway,
Ireland

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