What’s On – Events in Galway
october, 2020
01febAll Day31decTURAS CHONAMARAChonamara co. galway
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Turas Chonamara invites you to discover the Irish language and landscape of the Conamara Gaeltacht at your own pace. Follow the an
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Turas Chonamara invites you to discover the Irish language and landscape of the Conamara Gaeltacht at your own pace.
Follow the an Áit ab Áil Liom digital audio map to immerse yourself in the region’s stories, songs and music while walking the land from which they sprang. Eavesdrop on the secret life of Conamara on the Faoi Rún landscape art and storytelling trail, which appears in the rain. Get to know the Gaeltacht’s people and traditions through Siúlach Scéalach’s specially commissioned performances, workshops and concerts.
These intimate experiences capture the deep connection between the land and its people and the unique sense of place of the Conamara Gaeltacht.
Date & Time:
1 Feb 2020 – 31 Dec 2020
Time
February 1 (Saturday) - December 31 (Thursday)
01mar7:00 pm31dec(dec 31)10:00 pmMONUMENTGalway City Museum
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Galway City Museum will be the lead partner on Monument – a project that celebrates the cultural landscapes and visual language
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Galway City Museum will be the lead partner on Monument – a project that celebrates the cultural landscapes and visual language of islands in Europe. With a primary focus on the stone forts of Aran, this innovative project will investigate some of Europe’s most impressive stone monuments located on some of Europe’s smallest islands. This project will represent the communities that created these massive monuments and work with the scientists and scholars who have investigated them – focusing on what has endured and what has been lost.
Date & Time:
1 Mar 2020 – 31 Dec 2020
Time
March 1 (Sunday) 7:00 pm - December 31 (Thursday) 10:00 pm
Location
Galway City Museum
10apr(apr 10)6:00 pm12dec(dec 12)10:00 pmGilgamesh - MacnasGalway 2020
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A dramatic new interpretation of the world’s oldest surviving literary epic – the story of Gilgamesh. In 2020, a giant appears in Galway. Two thirds god,
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A dramatic new interpretation of the world’s oldest surviving literary epic – the story of Gilgamesh. In 2020, a giant appears in Galway. Two thirds god, one third human – his name is Gilgamesh.
Master storytellers Macnas will bring the epic of Gilgamesh to Galway across four seasons in 2020. Macnas will elevate their signature style, taking traditional theatre and storytelling into new outdoor and digital territories.
During spring 2020, the story of Gilgamesh will unfold. Fragments from the epic will appear across the city and county, inviting intrigue and participation from audiences locally, nationally and internationally.
Summer unleashes the spectacle of Gilgamesh outdoors. Two giants meet across a crowded city joined by a panoply of large-scale characters as Galway becomes the stage for one unforgettable night of revelry.
Each season is a self-contained event and can be experienced independently.
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DATE / DÁTA
Imbolc/ Spring
Gilgamesh: Fragments
Free, appears in the city fleetingly and online – 10, 11, 12 April
Bealtaine/ Summer
Gilgamesh: Spectacle
Free, a large scale public spectacle parade in the city – 21 June
Samhain/ Autumn
Gilgamesh: Theatre
This is a ticketed event at The Black Box Theatre – 19 to 28 November
Gilgamesh: Epilogue
Free, a closing event in a rural location – 12 December
Each of the four seasons is a self-contained event and can be experienced independently.
Time
April 10 (Friday) 6:00 pm - December 12 (Saturday) 10:00 pm
22octAll Day28Comedy Village Eyre SquareVodafone Comedy Carnival
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Enjoy a host of gigs, pop up comedy from various artists throughout the comedy festival in Galway. This is the most central venue and festival hub. It’s slap bang in
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Enjoy a host of gigs, pop up comedy from various artists throughout the comedy festival in Galway. This is the most central venue and festival hub. It’s slap bang in the middle of Eyre Square. You can’t miss it! Buy tickets. Grab some food & drink while waiting for a show. Relax and watch the world go buy. Catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
Venue: Eyre Square
Date & Time: 22nd – 28th October
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2020. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
october 22 (Thursday) - 28 (Wednesday)
Location
Eyre Square, Galway City
24octAll Day26Galway Races - October Bank HolidayBallybrit
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Enjoy a Bank Holiday Weekend of Fun and Entertainment
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October Race Meeting 2020:
- Saturday October 24th – National Hunt Race Day
- Sunday October 25th – The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Fundraising Day
- Monday October 26th – The Student Race Day
Our annual October Race meeting has always proven to be a favourite with our visitors. The 2020 meeting falls on the Bank Holiday weekend so why not come racing and make a weekend of it in Galway.
Time
october 24 (Saturday) - 26 (Monday)
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GamerFest returns to Galway City this October Bank Holiday weekend, with 3,000 gaming and YouTuber fans descending on The Galmont Hotel! This year's festival promises to be the biggest yet,
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GamerFest returns to Galway City this October Bank Holiday weekend, with 3,000 gaming and YouTuber fans descending on The Galmont Hotel! This year’s festival promises to be the biggest yet, with even more gaming action and live entertainment than last year’s hugely succesful event.
This is a festival for anyone who loves huge games like Fortnite and FIFA 20, YouTubers, Live Stage Entertainment, Virtual Reality, Cosplay and the massively popular Retro Gaming craze! The event welcomes visitors of all ages and skill levels, from casual enthusiasts to the most dedicated gamers!
Date & Time: October Bank Holiday 2020
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the upcoming Gamerfest in Galway City at The Galmont Hotel, 7-10 minutes walk from our city centre location.
Time
october 27 (Tuesday) - 28 (Wednesday)