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Climate Choir Competition
Sunday, 11:45-13:45, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park Free, no registration required. The Climate Inspirations Festival introduces its very first Choir Singing Competition — inviting choirs from across Galway and beyond to raise their voices for the planet. The competition is open to choirs of all sizes, ages and musical styles. Participating choirs will perform two…
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An Tara -Tommy Hayes & Matthew Noone
Sunday, 14:00-15:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park Free, no registration required. An Tara are Tommy Hayes & Matthew Noone. They explore the spaces in-between the traditions of Irish and Indian Classical music.Both regarded as pioneers on their chosen instruments and fearlessly inventive, they create a diverse yetcohesive musical experience.
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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…
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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.
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Madra in the Park
Sunday, 11:00-18:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park Free, no registration required. MADRA Dog Rescue Visit MADRA at the Climate Inspirations Festival! We’re promoting “Adopt, Don’t Shop”– give a rescue dog a second chance at a loving home. Chat with our team about *Responsible Pet Ownership*, from spray/neuter initiatives and proper pet cleanup to greener choices…
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Melting Pot Luck
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…
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Vocal Ponies
Sunday, 14:00-15:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Catch Vocal Ponies, an energetic choir bringing all your favourite 90s bangers to life! Enjoy the tunes as you browse, soak up the atmosphere, and take in the day’s activities.
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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.
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Los Watchos
Sunday, 16:30-18:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Based in the vibrant city of Galway, Los Wachos is a spirited Latin band that celebrates the diverse sounds of Latin music. Our talented musicians hail from various countries, each bringing their unique flavour to our performances. As a close-knit group of friends, we…
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Wild Kind Screening
Thursday – Sunday, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Wildkind is a ten minute animated film by Fermanagh creator Ciara Tinney, based on her illustrated book written for her daughters to help nurture a life that is wild and kind which will be filmed continuously over the festival. A temporary gathering of…
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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…
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Earth Action
All Year Round, Museum Ní gá clárú (saor in aisce). Earth Action, created by Melanie Lynch, is an exhibition that inspires visitors to shift from climate anxiety to inspired action, highlighting how unsustainable consumption and climate pressures pose critical dangers for both people and nature.Blending science-based calls for action, artworks by Róisín Coyle and Eugene…
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Sounds of Climate Change Exhibiton
Monday – Sunday, Museum, Free, no registration required. The Sounds of Climate Change is an immersive audio-visual exhibition created by Engineer & Acoustician Eugene McKeown, and commissioned by Galway City Council in 2025. The exhibition invites visitors to experience the changing Irish and global environment through sound — from melting glaciers to shifting seasons —…
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Westend Art Collective Exhibiton – Future Fossils
Wednesday – Sunday, West End Art Collective, Dominick Street, Free, no registration required. Future Fossils is a conceptual art exhibition by the Westend Art Collective, exploring climate change through the lens of archaeology and material culture. The exhibition presents everyday contemporary objects as if they were discovered thousands of years in the future, preserved as…