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Things to do in Galway

51 ideas for a day or a night in Galway, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Outdoors · 16Nightlife · 11Arts & culture · 7Walking tours · 5Tours & day trips · 5Live music · 2Markets · 2Festivals & events · 2Family · 1

Outdoors in Galway

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FreeBallyvaughan Wood loop8 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeFanore to Ballyvaughan Trek21 km · about 6 hrsFreeBallyvaughan Black Head Loop26 km · about 7 hrsFreeCarran Loop9 km · about 3 hrsFreeMullaghmore Loop BlueRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeMullaghmore Red PathRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSlí na Sláinte5 km · about 2 hrsFreeSlieve Carran/Keelhilla loop brownRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSlieve Carran/Keelhilla loop redRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSlieve Carran/Keelhilla loop yellowRoute on OpenStreetMap

Nightlife in Galway

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Róisín DubhWest EndThe Crane BarWest EndMonroe's LiveWest EndTaaffes BarLatin QuarterThe Kings HeadLatin QuarterTig CóilíLatin QuarterAn PúcánEyre SquareBusker Brownes BarLatin QuarterMassimoWest EndSally Long's BarCity centre

Arts & culture in Galway

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FreeBorneo x Ireland Cultural ExchangeThu 15 October, 10am · Galway Arts CentreDr David ColemanMon 19 October, 8pm · Town Hall Theatre Galway · From €30#GCF26 Opening Gala - Tommy TiernanTue 20 October · Black Box Theatre · From €45Counting SwansThu 22 October, 7:30pm · Town Hall Studio · From €13Pygmalion 26Thu 22 October, 8pm · An Taibhdhearc · From €20The Kavanaghs: Married With ParentsThu 22 October, 8pm · Town Hall Theatre Galway · From €36#GCF26 Black Box Gala - Emma DoranThu 22 October · Black Box Theatre · From €35

Walking tours in Galway

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FreeTribes Free Walking TourDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of the Most Authentic GalwayDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeMorning Walking Tour of Galway CityDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeWalking Tour Galway + Pour Your Own Pint Daily · 48 min · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkExplore Galway, Ireland - led by a localAny time · From €2

Tours & day trips in Galway

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Aran Islands day trip from RossaveelRossaveel (bus from Victoria Place, Galway) · From €34Cliffs of MoherLiscannor, Co. Clare (about 1h30 from Galway)Connemara National ParkLetterfrack (about 1h20 from Galway by car) · FreeAillwee Burren Experience and Birds of Prey CentreBallyvaughan, Co. Clare (about 1h from Galway) · From €28Killary Fjord Boat TourNancy's Point, Leenane · From €27

Live music in Galway

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Bóthar na Smaointe & An Uile Bhealach AbhaileThu 15 October, 8pm · St Nicholas' Collegiate Church · From €18.5Kris DreverSat 17 October · Monroe's Live · From €22

Markets in Galway

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FreeKinvara Farmers MarketFri 16 October, 10am · Main Street, KinvaraFreeGalway MarketSat 17 October, 8:30am · Galway Market, Church Lane

Festivals & events in Galway

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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

Family in Galway

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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children 2026Thu 15 October · Town Hall Theatre Galway and other venues
What’s On GalwayThis week in Galway, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in GalwayThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Galway, answered

What are the best things to do in Galway?

Right now: Ballyvaughan Wood loop (outdoors), Róisín Dubh (nightlife), Borneo x Ireland Cultural Exchange (arts & culture) and Tribes Free Walking Tour (walking tours). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Galway?

Ballyvaughan Wood loop, Fanore to Ballyvaughan Trek, Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop and Carran Loop, and 19 more.

What's on in Galway this week?

What's On Galway has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.