Events – Galway Climate Festival 24-28 June 2026

Climate Inspirations Festival 2026 Opening Night

Wednesday, 18:00 – 20:00, Galway City Museum, Free Registration Required. Kick off the Climate Inspirations Festival 2026 at Galway City Museum and immerse yourself in what’s ahead. This is a relaxed and welcoming opening evening with light entertainment, climate-inspired sounds, and an opportunity to browse the full festival programme. Whether you’re a long-time climate advocate…
Mt Lucas NZEB Retrofit Rig

Thursday – Sunday, 11:00-16:00, Eyre Square, Galway City, No registration Required (Free). From Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 June, Eyre Square will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig – a fully equipped mobile Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) unit to deliver training on energy upgrades and retrofitting in communities across Ireland. The mobile…
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.
Active Travel Projects in Galway City – A Guided Tour

Thursday, 13:30-15:00, Site Visit, Father Burke Park Free, registration required: Register here Join Galway City Council’s Active Travel team for guided site visits to some of the newest infrastructural projects in Galway City Centre. The short, guided walk, starting in Father Burke Park, will visit The Crescent / Sea Road Junction Upgrade, which includes the…
Music Generation – Music in Nature

Thursday, 16:30-18:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Tickets Required. Music Generation Galway City invites young people to explore climate action through the power of creative songwriting in this interactive afternoon workshop at the Festival Tent. Participants will engage with themes from nature and biodiversity, using music as a medium to express ideas, emotions, and solutions…
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…
Climate Cocktail Club

Friday, 17:30-22:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Tickets required. The West of Ireland is where soil meets salt, where ancient ways meet new ambition, and where Europe faces America across the wildest ocean on earth. Wild Atlantic Impact is a gathering for the people turning this edge into an engine of opportunities – ocean regeneration,…
Climate Cocktail Club After Party with Paul Belton

Friday, 10:00-Late, Upstairs in the Róisín Dubh Free, no registration required. After the Climate Cocktail Club, join us for a bit of networking and dancing with DJs Paul Belton and Galway City Council’s Fergal Cushen, upstairs in the Róisín Dubh. Good chats, good tunes, and a nice way to round off the night. New for…
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,…
The Lie of the Land: In Conversation with John Gibbons

Saturday, 11:00-12:15, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free Registration Required: Register here. Join environmental journalist and author John Gibbons for an in-conversation event centred on his new book ‘The Lie of the Land’ — an unflinching examination of the choices Ireland faces on land use, food systems, energy, and how we make decisions that affect…
Sharon Shannon

Saturday, 12:30-13:20, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. One of Ireland’s most beloved musicians, Sharon Shannon, brings her unmistakable sound to the Climate Inspirations Festival stage for a special lunchtime performance. Renowned for her virtuosic accordion playing and her ability to blend traditional Irish music with influences from across the globe, Sharon…
Repair Club

Saturday, 11:00-13:30, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Taking care of your clothes can cut their carbon footprint by up to 30% over their lifetime, simply by repairing, re-wearing, and keeping them in use for long. At the Repair Club, volunteers from both of Galway City’s 2 monthly repair events! ( ‘Galway Repair Cafe’ and ‘Westside…
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…
Sheds Workshop

Saturday, 11:00-18:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Get hands-on with Queer Sheds and Common Knowledge in a Meitheal planter build. Make something from recycled materials and take it home, ready to grow food or plants. No experience needed. It’s also an open day for west of Ireland sheds, so come along…
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…
Harrison Gardner Talk

Saturday, 16:00-17:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Ticketed Required. Sometimes the most radical act is to take something apart. In this thought-provoking talk, Harrison Gardner, eco-builder, educator, and as seen on TV’s ‘Build your own Home’, explores why the bravery and humility to undo bad ideas might be the most important skill we have for…
Common Knowledge & Queer Sheds Panel

Saturday, 17:00-18:00, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Queer Sheds, Men’s Sheds and Women’s Sheds have each set out to create a different kind of space, inclusive, non-judgmental, and built around practical skills, making, and being together. Across Ireland, particularly in rural areas, many people continue to face isolation and limited access…
Jiggy

Saturday, 19:00-20:15, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, This is a ticketed event. Jiggy’s mercurial line-up mixes and melds Irish traditional music, world rhythms and cutting-edge dance grooves into an irresistible live experience. The band took the internet by storm in 2018 with their video ‘Silent Place’, celebrating the global togetherness of dance, clocking up over…
SEAI

Saturday, 11:00-18:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will host an information stand at the Galway Climate Festival, offering practical advice on home energy grants and supports available to homeowners. Visitors can drop by to learn about key upgrade pathways, including individual energy upgrades, One…
Madra in the Park

Saturday,11;00-18:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Visit MADRA at the Climate Inspirations Festival! We’re promoting ‘Love you Dog, Love your City’ and ‘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…
Juanita’s Big Problem (Circus Show)

Saturday, 12:00 & 14:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Juanita the Cleaner has been collecting her rubbish for one whole year — but what can she do with this mountain of plastic? She needs your help! In 45 minutes of hilarious, climate-saving clowning, Europe’s leading female clown Angelica Santander tackles plastic…
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…
West End Street Party with Samba Wave & DJ Kelsey Selky

Saturday, 19:00-22:00, Galway’s West End, Free, no registration required. The West End Street Party is the Saturday night centrepiece of the Climate Inspirations Festival — a vibrant, carnival-style celebration taking over Galway’s Westend streets with live music, community spirit, and dancing until late. High-energy rhythms from Samba Wave set the pulse racing, with local DJs…
After Party with Sally Cinnamon & Love Smoke

Saturday, 22:00-Late, Róisín Dubh, For more information and tickets, visit here: Close out Saturday night in style at the After Party in the Róisín Dubh Main Room, featuring two outstanding DJ acts. Sligo duo LoveSmoke deliver an uplifting and energising set drawing heavily from Afrocentric and global influences — expect melodic afro house, soulful deep…
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…
Poetry in Irish with Julie Goo

Sunday, 12:00-13:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Julie Goo is a bilingual poet, writer and singer from Cork City. Her writing has been published widely, most recently in Poetry Ireland Review and Stinging Fly, and her debut poetry collection DÁNA was published by Coiscéim in 2021. Selected poems have been translated…
Mna Mna DJs

Sunday, 13:00-15:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Mná Mná is a Galway-based all-female DJ collective championing female talent across Ireland’s electronic music scene. Known for their dynamic and high-energy sets, they blend house, techno, and electro influences to create immersive dancefloor experiences that connect with diverse audiences. From intimate club nights…
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…
Yoga as Gaeilge with Fíona Ní Dhuibhir

Sunday, 14:00-15:00, Stretch Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Take a break from the hustle and find your calm with a wonderful yoga session led by Fíona Ní Dhuibhir. Inclusive for all levels — from beginners to experienced practitioners. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to bring your mat to the session.
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. For more information on An Tara;…
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.…
Los Watchos

Sunday, 17:30-18:30, 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…
Colm Seoighe agus Na hEasógaí

Sunday, 18:40-19:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, Free, no registration required. Colm Seoighe agus Na hEasógaí are a Conamara-based band creating contemporary music through the medium of Irish. Founded in Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin in 2022 and now based in Galway, the group has developed a distinctive sound that blends music, lyrics, and visual elements. Na hEasógaí…
In Athens and Lazembar at the Roisin Dubh

Sunday, 21:00-late, Roisin Dubh, Ticket required; After the festival, head to the Roisin Dubh to keep the evening going. Catch In Athens, Lazember live — the perfect way to unwind, carry the conversation into the night, and keep the good vibes going with fellow festival-goers. For more on the band: https://www.instagram.com/inathensband/ See you there!
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. Wildkind was directed by…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…