Galway Culture Night

Galway Culture Night 2026

18 Sep, 2026 (tbc), Galway Events Calendar

Ireland’s annual night of celebrating culture

Galway Culture Night is expected to take place on Friday, 18 September 2026. The event is now in its 20th year and provides free access to museums, galleries, theatres and public buildings from 5pm until midnight offering tours, exhibitions, readings, performances, films, drama, poetry, music, dance, workshops and lectures, all free of charge!

2026 Culture Night Programme

What is the purpose of Galway Culture Night?

Culture night takes place annually throughout the island of Ireland, usually on the 3rd Friday of September. The idea behind the event is to celebrate all aspects of Irish multicultural life, particularly with regards to creativity and the arts. The event aim to maintain, promote and enhance the rich culture we have here in Ireland and showcase the multitude of cultural places for people to discover in Galway City.

Contact

Regional Email: [email protected]
National Email: [email protected]
Phone: (091) 394 396

More details and more events can be found at www.culturenight.ie.

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What to expect

Address

Galway,
Galway,
Ireland

Directions

Culture Night is popular for...

Art
Music
Performance
architecture
gallery viewings
craft skills
weaving
pottery
circus
OPW buildings
Theatre
dance
Spectacle
poetry
readings
open public buildings

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