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Galway Folk Festival

Wednesday 3 - Sunday 7 June, 2026
Monroe's Tavern in Galway

About Galway Folk Festival

Acoustic
Folk

Hosting over 70 artists across multiple stages from home and abroad. Featuring intimate gigs, foot-stomping sessions, and inspiring performances, there’s lots of exciting new talent to discover alongside more established names.

There is a free daytime programme on Saturday and Sunday to keep the festival accessible for all ages. 

Galway Folk Festival

The Divine ComedyThe Divine Comedy
Listen to songs
FlyteFlyte
Listen to songs
Bill Ryder-JonesBill Ryder-Jones
Listen to songs
Hothouse FlowersHothouse Flowers
Listen to songs
Damien DempseyDamien Dempsey
Listen to songs
Richard ThompsonRichard Thompson
Lisa O'NeillLisa O'Neill
Listen to songs
Nadia ReidNadia Reid
Listen to songs

Monroe's Live

Seanchoíche

Black Box Theatre

Richard Thompson / Hánt / Zara Phillips

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Wednesday 3 - Sunday 7 June, 2026
Monroe's Tavern in Galway

Galway Folk Festival Location & Travel

Galway Folk FestivalLocation & Travel

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Galway Folk Festival will run from 3 - 7 June.

Galway Folk Festival will host acts in a variety of venues across Galway City.

Galway Folk Festival is a family festival but some events will take place at venues which may require ID and be for over-18s only.