Father Burke Park

Walking and Cycling Index, Active Travel and Behaviour Change Talk

Thursday, 11:00-12:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. This event will entail a panel discussion focused on the findings of the Walking and Cycling Index, the development of Active Travel infrastructure in Galway and elsewhere, and ways to facilitate more people to participate in active walking, wheeling and cycling https://www.galwaycity.ie/news/2026/walking-wheeling-and-cycling-take-up-to-23000-cars-off-galway-roads-every-day-accordingcling. The…
Lunch Time Music Session with Those Empty Vessels

Thursday, 12:30-13:30, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Relax and recharge at the Thursday lunchtime music session in the Festival Tent. A chance to enjoy live music, and connect with fellow festival-goers between morning talks and afternoon workshops. Admission is free, and no booking is required.
Giob Geab Community Storytelling Night

Thursday, 19:00-22:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. Join MC Shani Williams for an exciting evening of rapid-fire climate stories from community groups, showcasing their sustainability projects and innovative ideas to a live, receptive audience. ‘Giob Geab’ is an Irish interpretation of the Japanese presentation format Pecha Kucha — 5 slides,…
Lunch Time Music Session with Harry Fennel

Friday, 12:30-13:30, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, No registration required (Free). Join Harry Fennel for a lunchtime music session in the Festival Tent on Friday. Praised as one of Ireland’s most captivating emerging singer-songwriters, the Dublin-born, Galway-based artist’s old-time folk and Americana sound has compelled audiences at Electric Picnic, All Together Now, Whelan’s and The…
Schools Out Party

Friday, 12:00-17:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Celebrate the end of the school year in the heart of Galway with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! Join us for a lively Schools Out Party at Fr. Burke Park, packed with music, movement, and hands-on activities for young people of all ages. Whether…
School’s Out Climate Carnival

Friday, 15:30-17:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. School’s out for summer — and what better way to learn about what is happening on our shores! Join the team from Galway Atlantaquaria for a fun-filled afternoon, perfect for families and children of all ages. Take part in the Midshore Memory Challenge, get…
Evening Music Session with Emma Lohan

Friday, 17:00-18:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Join Emma Lohan for a relaxed lunchtime music session in the Festival Tent on Friday. A singer-songwriter, performance artist and producer from the west of Ireland, Emma delivers fully improvised, hardware-driven performances co-created in real time with her audience. Grab a bite, unwind, and…
Galway Environmental Action Fair 2026

Saturday, 11:00-18:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Would you like to do more in your own community on climate change and biodiversity? Come to the Volunteer Fair at Father Burke Park and meet with the local groups and organisations already making a difference. Connect with volunteers, find out what’s happening in your area,…
Cultural Exchange for Climate Stories

Saturday, 11:00-18:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Cultural Exchange for Climate Stories brings together community participants from diverse cultural backgrounds in Galway, working with local artists to explore how climate change is experienced across different countries. Six country-based stands will invite visitors to move through the festival space and engage with climate stories…
Communication and Climate Action Talk with Róisín Murphy and Prof. John Sweeney

Saturday, 14:00-15:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. In a world overflowing with information, the way we talk about climate change is just as important as the solutions we build. This session explores how communication — clear, human, creative and courageous — can become one of our most powerful climate action…
Curly Organ

Saturday, Father Burke Park (Roving Show) Free, no registration required. The Curly Organ brings their distinctive sound to the festival in Father Burke Park for a lively afternoon performance. A much-loved fixture on the Galway music scene, expect an energetic and entertaining set perfect for soaking up the festival atmosphere.
Second Hand Market

Sunday, 11:00-18:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Discover unique finds at the Second-Hand Clothes & Circular Market! Browse pre-loved fashion, support sustainable shopping, and give great pieces a second life. It’s all about style, savings, and reducing waste—one outfit at a time. Thank you to Galway City Council’s Environment Section, with funding through…
Community Sports and Games

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00-18:00, Father Burke Park Free, no registration required. Get stuck into a fun-filled day of classic sports games for all ages! Have a go at favourites like tug of war and more. Whether you’re playing to win or just for the craic, it’s all about getting active, having fun, and bringing…
Global Tastes – Food from the Climate Emergency

Sunday, 13:00-14:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. The Melting Pot Luck is a volunteer-run, non-profit community group in Galway, Ireland, that brings together refugees, asylum seekers, and locals to foster solidarity through shared food, music, and culture. Melting Pot Luck is a vibrant celebration of culture and community, where people come…
Circus Skills with Stephen

Sunday, 14:00-15:00, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Stephen leads a fun and inclusive Circus Skills workshops suitable for all. Come and try out Juggling, Hula Hooping, Spinning plates and much, much more, fun for all the family.
Climate, Culture & Hope: A Conversation with Michael D. Higgins

Sunday, 15:30-17:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free registration required: Register here. Former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, internationally respected as a leading voice on culture, citizenship and social change, joins Galway Climate Inspirations Festival for a special feature conversation on the afternoon of Sunday 28 June. In this unique fireside chat, Michael D.…
Outdoor Exhibition: ReViewing Ireland: A Photo Study of Ireland’s Environment

Thursday – Sunday, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. In 2024, the National Library of Ireland (NLI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined forces to create a Photographer-in-Residence initiative to visually capture and record the Irish environment and our response to the climate crisis. As Photographer-in-Residence, Paula T Nolan titled her project ‘ReViewing…