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Galway International Arts Festival

Galway, IrelandIndoor & open air
DatesJul 12–25, 2027 · 14 days
LocationGalway, Ireland
PriceTBA
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About

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has taken over the city of Galway, Ireland, for two weeks each summer since it was founded in 1978. The programme spans theatre, music, dance, circus, visual art and talks across more than twenty venues around the city, with a big top hosting concerts. The festival blends original commissions with international productions, turning Galway into a major cultural hub for its duration.

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Practical info

Venue type

  • Indoor & open air

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Kids & family

  • Hearing protection

Getting there

Location

Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Irlande

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Archive

Past editions

2026Jul 13–26, 202625 artists
Emeli SandéJames MorrisonKate NashSophie Ellis‐BextorJamesThe Flaming LipsCian DucrotMercury RevBadly Drawn BoyThe Saw DoctorsBell X1Lloyd ColeThe WellermenSPRINTSGwennoDavid KittLucy RosePPatti Smith QuartetTTolü MakayBBlock Rockin BeatsCConTempo QuartetPPaige DashnerSSéosamh and Caoimhe Uí FhlathartaTThe Metropolitan Flute OrchestraSSexyTadhg

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