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Galway Events Calendar

What’s On in Galway đź“…

Find out what’s on in Galway with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Galway city and county. This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. Also check out the list of live music gigs in Galway 🎶 and a preview of what’s on in Galway in 2026 🗓️ at a glance.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Celtic Tales @ The Crane Bar

Enjoy an evening of CELTIC TALES storytelling, featuring myths, folklore & urban legends from Ireland and Scotland. A must for fans of comedy, magic, murder, trickery, horror and adventure. Every...
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The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway, Ireland
Trad on the prom show galway
May - Sep 26, (Tue, Thu, Sun)

Trad on the Prom 2026

Trad on the Prom is a contemporary Irish show featuring an electrifying mix of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Shows each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at Leisureland Theatre,...
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Leisureland Theatre, Salthill, Galway, Ireland
Every Friday to Sunday

Tiny Traders Market Village

Friday, Saturday, and Sundays over the summer, with the Spanish Arch in Galway transforming into a bustling hub of creativity and community with the Tiny Traders Village Market. From 11...
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Spanish Arch, Galway City, Ireland
Irish Dancing Galway
Every Monday & Tuesday

Galway Ceili Club

For a lively dive into Irish culture, look no further than the Galway Céilí Club. Every Monday and Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Kennedy’s Bar on Eyre Square...
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47 Eyre Square, Galway City, Ireland
Umbrella le cheile market
Last Saturday of month

Umbrella Le Cheile Artisan’s Market

An exciting addition to Galway’s cultural scene, the Umbrella Le Cheile Artisan Market takes place on the last Saturday of the month 11.30am to 5pm. at Electric Nighclub on Abbeygate...
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36 Abbeygate Street Upper, H91 W577, Galway City, Ireland
galway-folk-festival
3 - 7 Jun, 2026

Galway Folk Festival 2026

After a successful festival last year, the 5th Galway Folk Festival is expected to take place from 3rd - 7th June, 2026 over four stages in Monroe's Tavern. Leisureland, St....
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Monroes, Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland
portumna forest marathon
6 Jun, 2026

Portumna Forest Marathon 2026

Forest Marathon 2026 is a running festival in the beautiful Coillte forest of Portumna in Co. Galway. The event includes a 10k, a full marathon, a half marathon and two...
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Portumna Forest Park, Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland
6 - 7 Jun, 2026

Ride The Classic Cycling Weekend 2026

Cycling enthusiasts are in for an adrenaline-fueled adventure this June 2026 as the Galway Bay Cycling Club is expected to host the highly anticipated Galway Classic Weekend 2026. This exhilarating...
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Ryehill Demense, Abbeyknockmoy, Galway, Ireland
7 Jun, 2026

Classic Fest 2026

Classic Fest returns to Galway Racecourse on Sunday, 7 June 2026, bringing one of Ireland’s largest one-day gatherings of vintage and classic vehicles back to Ballybrit. Following the success of...
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Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway, Ireland
7 Jun, 2026

CroĂ­ Corrib Cycle 2026

This fun cycling sportive in support of CroĂ­. Cyclists will have a choice of a 50km or 107km route through the picturesque surrounds of Connemara. We will provide roadside assistance,...
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Lough Corrib, Galway, Ireland
7 Jun, 2026

Claregalway Agricultural Show 2026

The Claregalway Agricultural Show features classes for horses/ponies, cattle, sheep and dogs in the outdoor arena. There are indoor arts, crafts, home baking, horticulture, photography and flower arranging classes too....
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Claregalway, Co. Galway, Ireland
galway hookers
Jun, 2026 (tbc)

Spiddal (An Spidéal) Hooker Sailing Regatta 2026

Sailing regatta in Spiddal (An Spidéal) displaying unique Irish boats, such as currachs and Galway Hookers including the Bád Mór, Gleoiteog, Leathbhád and Púcán classes of boat traditionally used throughout...
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Spiddal, Galway, Ireland

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