Upcoming Galway Events 2012
February3rd - 6th February: Festival - Galway International Rally
This weekend Galway City comes alive with the sound of revving engines as the buzz of the rally overtakes the City. There is something for everyone. Read More...
April
- 12th-17th April: Festival - Cuirt International Festival of Literature
Cuirt is Ireland's largest annual literary festival. Each year it welcomes a mix of established international and Irish writers alongside emerging voices, and it has become a vital showcase for Irish literature internationally and international literature in Ireland. The richly textured programme will feature a wide array of events in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, discussion, theatre, film and the visual arts, with leading writers from all over the world visiting Galway to read from their work.
- 29th April - 1st May: Festival - Coors Light Live at the Latin Quarter
Come join us at Barnacles while Jape, Cathy Davey, Donal Dineen, O'Death, Legends of Vegas, Converse Allstars plus many more take over Galway's Latin Quarter, with performances in 19 venues. Music fans will also be treated to some live street action as Tucan, North Strand Contra Band and other acts busk for their supper.With thousands of music fans expected to descend on Galway for the weekend, the Latin Quarter will the buzzing with atmosphere! Admission is free! (except Hoya Hoya and J-Rocc) and on a first come first served basis.
Don't miss out on your chance to stay in the heart of all the action at Barnacles Hostel, Quay Street! Book your stay today!
- 30th April - 1st May: Festival - Brewers on the Bay Festival
The Craft Beer Festival hits Galway this May bank holiday weekend! The Brewers on the Bay Festival brings Craft Brewers from microbreweries all over Ireland. Hosted over two days, the festival will kick off at 3pm daily. Admission is free! And you can try beers from microbreweries including Galway's own Galway Hooker and The Oslo Microbrewery. Come join us for 2 glorious days for brew lovers in Galway! Book your stay today!
- 30th April - 1st May: Festival - An Tostal - Galway Hooker & Currach Ocean Racing Festival
- Visitors to Galway will be spoilt for choice this bank holiday weekend as there are not 1 but 2 festivals to enjoy! An Tostal Festival celebrates Irish Culture, Tradition and Music. It will be an action packed weekend with Galway Hooker Racing on the Bay, Traditional Irish Music & Family Activities. Don't delay, book your stay today!
May
- 20th - 22nd May: Festival - The Galway Early Music Festival
This festival features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance. Internationally recognised performers will conduct concerts using historical instruments, workshops and costumed street performance, coupled with Galway's unique welcome and warmth, this is the place to be in May for a taste of medieval, renaissance and baroque magic! Don't miss out book your stay today! Click HERE!
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17th May - 29th September: Festival - Trad on the Prom
- Established as the number one show in Ireland, Trad on the Prom
returns for another season to the Salthill Hotel Galway. This
spectacular celebration of Irish culture at its best transcends language
barriers with its unique blend of world class Irish Music, Song and
Dance. Show starts at 9pm and finishes at 11pm.
June
- 3rd - 5th June: Festival - Galway's Havana Cultura Festival
Cuban-inspired music, dance, street entertainment, art and cultural events feature in the busy programme of on-street and on-premise activity, creating a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in a colorful Cuban atmosphere reminiscent of Havana itself. An eclectic and fun-filled Latin Street Party, its three-day programme of free events will bring the rhythms and sounds of Havana to the medieval streets of Galway.... Read More
- 12th - 19th June: Festival - Galway Sessions
Come and enjoy this traditional Irish Music Festival in Galway City. The traditional Irish beat will be heard in the best Galway pubs. Admission is free!! Come and soak up some Irish Culture!
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18th - 26th June: Festival - Galway Bike Festival
On your bike! This year's bike fest promises to be a spectacular event with a huge launch in Eyre Square on the 18th of June with music, fun games and of course lots of biking events! Explore Galway by bicycle this week with special offers on bike rental available at Barnacles.
July
11th-24th July: Festival - Galway Arts Festival
Founded in 1978, the Festival collaborates with artists and companies throughout the world to produce and present an international programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature & comedy involving hundreds of artists and performers. A truly international celebration of the performing and visual arts which takes place in and around Galway City each July. Read More....
25th July - 1st August: Festival - The Galway Races
The Galway Races has become the greatest of all Irish Racing Festivals and probably the most lavish, colourful and sociable fixtures in the Irish Racing World. It is not only a great sporting event, but also a unique social occasion filled with atmosphere, passion and craic, and attracts both the true racegoer and socialites alike. Read More....
August
18th August: Festival - Connemara Pony Show - Cliften
A perfect opportunity to take in some real Irish Culture. The Connemara Pony - native to the West of Ireland - is famous all over the world. Spectators, competitors and ponies will travel from all over the World to view the spectacle on Thursday 18th August that is the Connemara Pony Show. The day is made up of a huge range of activities to delight young and old. There will be twenty three in hand classes and ten ridden classes where the best of the breed will be on display. The showgrounds will also play host to a musical ride, dog show, domestic arts, Irish dancing and a few surprise visitors for children. Looking to do something a little bit different and definitely something to write home about?? Then this is right up your street! Enjoy the cliften by day and then return to Galway city to enjoy a great night out! Book your stay today!
19th - 22nd August: Festival - Galway Pride Festival
This year's festival promises to bring excitement, color and glamorous entertainment to the city! This year even greater numbers are expected at the parade, to party and celebrate the night away! So be sure to come along to this fantastic event, and see for yourself the colorful and lively Galway Gay Pride! Barnacles hostel provides the perfect location to base yourself for the events. A 5 minute walk to 'The Stage' LGBTQ bar and 'Dignity West' nightclub. Our budget accommodation hostel offers very affordable rates allowing you to spend more money on fun for the festival. Click Here to Book Your Stay
September
1st & 2nd September: Festival - Lord of the Dance Open Air Music Concert
For the first time ever Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Show will take place in an open air style concert at the Cliffs of Moher! With buses going from Galway this is one event not to be missed. Immerse yourself in Irish Dancing and even try a few steps yourself! Book your stay today click HERE
1st - 4th September: Sport - Galway Iron Man 70.3
With over 2,500 competitors taking part in this year's Ironman competition, Galway is set to come alive with festival events!! Sit back and cheer on the contestants which include a number of celebrities!
The festival will kick off on the 1st with the official launch taking place. Followed by the open of the Expo and food village at Salthill Park which will remain open for the weekend. Saturday will see the practice swim take place at Salthill's Ladies Beach. Finally, the race day will have finally arrived on Sunday the 4th and all the action will step a notch or 20!!
An exciting weekend no doubt! Don't miss out book your stay in Barnacles Hostel on Quay Street which is within walking distance of Salthill! Book Now!!
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9th September: Festival - Galway's 2nd Annual Zombie Walk!!
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Join hundreds of zombies for some goulish fun this Friday for the 2nd Annual Zombie Fun!
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Starting
at the Spanish Arch at 8.30pm for make up the zombies will then make
their way up through Shop Street and on for a night of devilish
behaviour at Karma Night Club (free in for zombies) Bonus points for
those who dress up as Celebrity Zombies!! Go on what are you waiting
for ?? Should make for an interesting if not scary night!!
- 22nd September: Festival - Arthurs Day
A day to celebrate Guinness! Drink Up!
22nd - 25th September: Festival - Guinness Live
- GUINNESS LIVE will take place from Thursday 22 until Sunday 25
September and will feature an extensive line-up of national and local
acts in a series of intimate gigs in venues and pubs throughout the
city’s Latin Quarter, with 50 live performances over 4 nights. Admission to all gigs is free and is on a first-come, first-served basis.Click HERE to book
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The Galway International Oyster Festival has now been voted one of
the 12 greatest shows on earth! A weekend of non-stop entertainment
which features top-class national and international artists, cabaret and
dancing from Thursday. Galway City will come alive as thousands of
people travel from the four corners of the world to enjoy a remarkable
festival celebrating the oyster, a food known for its mysterious luxury
and passion.... Read More
October
- 30th September - 2nd October: Sport - Galway Chess Congress
The Galway Chess Congress, which is now an annual event, attracts
approximately 200 competitors of all ages who play over the weekend.
Competitors come from various parts of Ireland, as well as some from the
North of Ireland, and a few from the UK. The prize fund is just under
€4,500 and is distributed in four different competitions according to
the players ability. The top section usually includes at least one chess
grandmaster (GM) which is the highest rank of chess players.
If chess is your game, come stay with us in Barnacles and be close to all the action. Click HERE to book
26th - 31st October: Festival - Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival
- A huge welcome one and all to the Bulmers Galway Comedy
Festival. Expect thrills, belly laughs, heavenly banter and value for
money as the world's top comedians ensure that the City of the Tribes
is the funniest hotspot on the planet over the October Bank Holiday
weekend.Up for a laugh? Book your accommodation with us today! Click HERE!
- 21st October: Sport - Galway United Vs Bray View our Airtricity League Page click HERE
- 29th - 31st Oct:ober: Festival - Galway Aboo!
The country's biggest fancy dress party, it promises to be a weekend of
devilish fun on the streets.From cafe, to restaurant to bar, everywhere
the dress code is simple . . . ghoulish gear, creepy clobber, devilish
dress or freaky fashion. Elsewhere in the city the streets will be
taken over by fancy dress parties, traditional games and Trick or
Treating... Devilishness will be found throughout the 'Latin Quarter'
in Galway which Barnacles Hostel is located smack bang in the middle of!
Don't miss out on this fantastic ...if creepy..event! Book your accommodation today - groups catered for! Click HERE!
November
4th - 20th November: Festival - Tulca Season of Arts
Tulca is an annual season of contemporary visual art in Galway.
Featuring local and international exhibitions, unexpected live-art
performances and discussions & talks with artists with admission
free to all events. Established in 2002, TULCA's vision is to be
accessible to a wide-ranging audience. The Festival engages and
challenges audiences with new and fresh ideas, and art that audiences
want to see. Attention is given to the finer details, such as
programming work in interesting venues and ensuring the invigilators are
well informed and enthusiastic. Click HERE to book your stay!
25th November - 18th December: Galway Continental Christmas Market.
- The Christmas Market promises to be the highlight of the Christmas
Season for the West of Ireland. With Galway's Eyre Square set to come
alive with Christmas festival cheer and stalls. The perfect place to
stock up on your Christmas presents and the capture the festive cheer. Read More...
December
25th December: Christmas Time!!
Come join us this Christmas at Barnacles. Read more....
Nightly Entertainment - Barnacles Picks
Every night there is something going on in Galway. We have picked our favourite three places below but if there is something specific your looking for the Barnacles Quay Street House team are always in the know!
- Roisin Dubh - One of Galway's finest music venues has nightly music with a lively atmosphere. With amazing gigs coming up this year check out their listings to see what is happening this month.
- Town Hall Theatre Galway - Fancy a night of comedy, concerts, musicals or theatre? Every night you will find something spectacular on stage in this restored 1820's courthouse.
Barnacles Quay Street arrange some special weekly events to help get your evenings started!
Mondays - Irish Movies Night
Bring your slippers and cocoa as we load up some classic Irish Movies for you to enjoy in our TV lounge!
Tuesdays - Nutella Breakfast
Fancy indulging yourself in chocolate? Have some nutella with your breakfast.
Wednesdays - 80's Party Night
Dress to impress then step back and boogie with us when we go all 80's! Don't forget your leg warmers!
Thursdays - Fr. Ted Night
Don't forget your 'cups of tea' as we celebrate everything Fr. Ted in our TV lounge.
For a comprehensive list of the events in Galway, please visit our friends at Tourism Ireland
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