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First Thought Talks contributors announced as part of GIAF 2026

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Galway International Arts Festival announces its 2026 Programme

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Galway International Arts Festival Launches €45,000 Elevate Bursary Programme for Galway Artists

18 February 2026

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Join Galway International Arts Festival and help make extraordinary happen in Galway!

18 February 2026

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Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh announce Grammy Award-winning artist Cian Ducrot for GIAF 2026!

21 January 2026

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Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh are delighted to announce the legendary Patti Smith Quartet!

10 December 2025

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh announce by popular demand - Pop Icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor!

3 December 2025

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Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh announce The Flaming Lips in an Irish exclusive!

25 November 2025

Bell X1, Block Rockin Beats, Emeli Sande & James Morrison Announced

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh add three new UNMISSABLE acts!

24 November 2025

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Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh announce The Saw Doctors to play the Heineken® Big Top! | SOLD OUT

16 November 2025