We’re back, bringing you another roundup of the hottest tickets in town, places to visit and events that we’re most excited about leading into summer. Things tend to get a little cray cray in our city in July which coincides with the Galway International Arts Festival. But did you know that there’s plenty happening in May and June?
Whether you’re passing through, flying in or lucky enough to call Galway ‘home’, there’s something for everyone, to fit all budgets and desires. Ticketed events sell out fast, so don’t say we didn’t give you plenty of warning!
Here’s the must-see activities we’ve pinned on our calendar over the next couple months.
Music, Arts & Theatre
We have more events than you can shake a stick at. Something for everyone’s taste, even you headbangers at the back.
May
Galway Theatre Festival – Apr 30th – May 9th
Fleadh na Bealtaine 2026 – Apr 30th – May 4th
Bealtaine Festival – May 1st – 31st
Momentum Festival – May 1st – 4th
Inishbofin Arts Festival – May 1st – 3rd
Eastside Arts Festival – May 7th – 9th
Galway County Fleadh – May 16th – 17th
Galway Early Music Festival – May 22nd – 24th
Headfest (Headford, Galway) – May 29th – May 31st
Éalú Le Grá Glamping Music Festival (Ballinderry Park, Galway) – May 29th – June 1st
June
Galway Folk Festival (Monroes, Dominick Street, Galway) – June 3rd – 7th
Clifden Summer Music Festival (Clifden Showgrounds, Galway) – June 12th – 14th
Galway Uke Fest (The Latin Quarter, Galway) – June 18th – 21st
Galway Skate Festival – June 26th – 29th
Food and Craft Festivals
Like your food? Us too! There’s a few options in May as we gear up for summer.
May
Burren Slow Food Festival – May 10th
Galway Africa Festival – May 17th
A Taste of May Food Festival – May 1st – 31st
Galway Brittany Fest – May (TBC)
Sports & Outdoors
For those looking for something a little more physical, there’s no shortage of activities to get your exercise in, whether it be cycling, rowing, running or just plain walking. Hey, that counts too!
May
Darkness into Light Walk – May 9th
Galway Bike Week – May 9 – 17th
June
Classic Fest – June 7th
Portumna Forest Marathon (Portumna, Galway) – June 6th
Gaelforce West (Leenane, Co. Galway) – June 13th
TransAtlanticWay Cycle race (Galway City) – June 15th
Galway is your Gateway to Rich Cultural Experiences
Mind, this is just a smattering of what’s happening in May and June, with plenty more out there for those seeking thrills and spills.
If you would rather see some of the sights along the Wild Atlantic Way while you’re in the vicinity, you could do worse than check out our range of tours that showcase some of the jewels on the western edge of Ireland.
Choose from full or half day tours. Sit back and relax. You deserve it!🍀
