Events in Galway in October 2026
Galway has 10 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Galway calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Whiplash - All Ages ShowOct 24Monroes · Source: Ticketmaster
- Michael McGovernOct 25Monroes · Source: Ticketmaster
- Glen HansardOct 27LEISURELAND · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated October 27, 2026
Sourced events
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- Oct 29
- Oct 30
- Oct 30
- Oct 30
- Oct 31
- Oct 31
Going to Galway in October?
Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dates unconfirmed
Host four events a year: Summer Festival is a week in late July and early Aug, then they have two days early Sept, a day early Oct and three days late Oct.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- October Bank Holiday · publicOct 26
- Long weekendOct 24–Oct 26
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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