Ireland Events and Festivals

7/13/2009 - 7/26/2009Galway Arts Festival

One of the fastest growing cities in Europe, Galway has long been considered a centre of cultural excellence and this contemporary festival offers a kaleidoscope of events celebrating the performing and visual arts. Surrounded by the rugged west coast landscape, this cosmopolitan university city with its labyrinth of winding medieval streets, attracts thousands of visitors every year and over 100,000 people attend the festival. Hundreds of writers, artists, performers and musicians create theatre, dance, street art, comedy, literature and music to produce a stunning fortnight of explosive activity. Participants and visitors alike can enjoy exhibitions in fine art, pottery, jewellery and fashion, and for the kids there is street entertainment with puppet shows, face-painting and exotic parades through the city. Events are held in various galleries, theatres, hotels and pubs around the city as well as on the streets.