Music

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.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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;…
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!