GALWAY events: HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Galway

M.Fest: 26 February 2026 – 1 March 2026, Various venues in Galway City . A multidisciplinary arts festival exploring themes of menstruation, womanhood, and gender through bold performances, panel discussions, exhibitions, and conversations, offering inspiring and challenging creative experiences.
Corofin Traditional Festival: 25 February 2026 – 1 March 2026, Corofin and various pubs/teach ceoil in County Galway . An intimate, internationally renowned traditional Irish music festival with nightly concerts, pub sessions, masterclasses (especially on fiddle), and celebrations of Ireland’s musical heritage in a welcoming rural setting.
Tedfest: 5 March 2026 – 8 March 2026, Inis Mór, Aran Islands (various locations) . A cult four-day festival celebrating the television series Father Ted with hilarious themed events such as Ted’s Got Talent, Lovely Girls Contest, Nuns vs. Priests Football, and plenty of craic on the largest Aran Island.
St Patrick’s Festival: 13 March 2026 – 17 March 2026, Various locations across Galway City (including Eyre Square Festival Village) . A four-day celebration of Irish culture with family-oriented entertainment, free outdoor concerts, live music, performances, and community events building up to the main parade, highlighting Galway’s diverse talent and heritage.
St Patrick’s Day Parade: 17 March 2026 (starting at 11:30 a.m.), Streets of Galway City (route through city centre) . One of Ireland’s most colourful parades with up to 3000 participants, floats, marching bands, dancers, and community groups under the 2026 theme ‘Legends and Rising Stars’ (or similar), celebrating Galway’s heroes and vibrant culture.
Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ongoing through 1 March 2026 – 17 March 2026 (with events throughout), Various venues across County Galway . The world’s largest Irish language festival, a fortnight-long celebration of Irish culture, language, and heritage with events, performances, and activities embracing Galway’s bilingual identity.