Music

Lunch Time Music Session

Thursday, 12:30-13:30, Festival 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, Free, registration required: Register here. 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,…
Lunch Time Music Session

Friday, 12:30-13:30, Festival Tent, Father Burke Park, No registration required (Free). Enjoy a relaxed lunchtime music session in the Festival Tent on Friday. A perfect opportunity to unwind, grab a bite to eat, and connect with others between sessions.
Climate Cocktail Club After Party

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, upstairs in the Róisín Dubh. Good chats, good tunes, and a nice way to round off the night.
Sharon Shannon

Saturday, 13:00-13:50, 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. Tickets available here. 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,…
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 Love Smoke & Sally Cinnamon

Saturday, 22:00-Late, Róisín Dubh, For more information and tickets, visit: www.roisindubh.net. 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…
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.
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.
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…