About GIAF
The multidisciplinary Galway International Arts Festival takes place each July in Galway, Ireland and covers a range of art forms.
Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) is a major cultural organisation which produces one of Europe’s leading international arts festivals, develops and produces new work, and presents a major discussion platform First Thought Talks.
GIAF productions go on to tour nationally and internationally, and First Thought Talks have taken place in Galway, New York, and London.
The organisation has played a very significant role in placing Galway firmly on the map as both a key cultural centre for the arts and a cultural tourism destination on the Wild Atlantic Way.
GIAF’s Chief Executive is John Crumlish and its Artistic Director is Paul Fahy.
The multidisciplinary Galway International Arts Festival takes place each July in Galway, Ireland and covers a range of art forms.
We’re committed to making the Festival as accessible as possible to all.
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Named #4 in Lonely Planet's Top Cities in 2020, one of ‘Ireland’s most charming cities’ by The New York Times, Galway charms thousands of international visitors each year.
Join us for Galway International Arts Festival, 15-28 July 2024.
GIAF invites artists to submit their work for consideration in a future festival.
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