Astrofest – Galway Astronomy Festival

2025 Festival of all things astronomical 🌠

Oscar Wilde reminds us that although we are all in the gutter, some of us are looking at the stars.

The Galway Astronomy Festival now in its 20th year, has become one of the most popular events in Ireland of the Irish astronomical calendar, where amateurs and professionals meet, essential for exchanging information, successful stargazing and mutual progress.

Galway Astronomy Festival 2025 🌌

This year, the Galway Astronomy Club will once again hold AstroFest in person at its new location in the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway. On January 27, the festival commences, with registration beginning at 9.15 a.m.

This event, which features a number of speeches, trade exhibits, photographic displays, and a lunchtime workshop with a leading astronomy expert, is not to be missed by anyone with an interest in astronomy and science.

For anyone interested in astronomy and science, this event is not to be missed as it includes a series of talks, trade displays, photographic displays and a free lunchtime workshop for attendees.

Children over 11 who are interested in science and space are welcome to attend the seminars, which are intended for a general audience yet appeal to both scientists and laypeople.

The program will conclude with a festival dinner when attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and converse with one another.

Visit www.galwayastronomyclub.ie for more information.

Tickets: Children (U16) Free, Club Members €20, Students €20, Guest €30, Festival Dinner €40 (online booking or on the door).

We look forward to seeing you, hopefully under clear skies.