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Festivals & events in Galway

Festivals, fairs, shows and one-off events on in Galway this week.

2 picks · updated 15 October

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Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Halloween Festival 2026Thu 15 October · Various venues, Galway CityGalway Comedy Festival 2026 (#GCF26)Tue 20 October · Various venues, Galway
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Festivals & events in Galway, answered

What are the best festivals & events picks in Galway?

Right now: Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Halloween Festival 2026 and Galway Comedy Festival 2026 (#GCF26). The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Galway and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Galway, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.