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Galway International Arts Festival 12-25 July 2027
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Galway International Arts Festival

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12 - 25 July 2027

Revisit the 2026 Programme

For nearly half a century, Galway International Arts Festival has shaped Ireland’s cultural landscape, with world-class art, bold new work that travels the world, and a talks platform that sparks inspiring conversation.


We look forward to welcoming artists and audiences to Galway in 2027 to celebrate our 50th Festival and mark this extraordinary milestone together.

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