# Festivals in Galveston | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Galveston. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Galveston

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Celebration In Galveston, Texas
  - **Description**: Galveston, the "Birthplace of Juneteenth," will host celebrations around Friday, June 19 -20, 2026, featuring parades, historical reenactments (Ashton Villa to Reedy Chapel), parades, tours, galas, and cultural events throughout the month, marking the 186
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/juneteenth-celebration-in-galveston-texas/200029354563847
  - **Venue**: Galveston Island
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  - **Categories**: juneteenth, parades, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Galveston Island Hot Sauce Fest
  - **Description**: It’s time for the 3rd Annual Galveston Island Hot Sauce Fest! 🌶️🔥

We’re turning up the heat.

To make it bigger, bolder, and better, we’ve moved the fest just up the street and are teaming up with MarMo Plaza for an expanded experience you don't want to
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/3rd-annual-galveston-island-hot-sauce-fest/200029772906123
  - **Venue**: MarMo Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Galveston Sky Lantern Festival by Glow
  - **Description**: When the Night Glows, Your Light Become a Star.
As the sun slips beneath the horizon and the first stars awaken, a whisper stirs across the night: this is where the magic begins.

Welcome to GLOW, a lantern festival crafted to feel like stepping into a dr
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/galveston-sky-lantern-festival-by-glow/200029280282624
  - **Venue**: Galveston Texas USA
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  - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals, art
- **Event Name**: Galveston Island Market: After Dark
  - **Description**: Come enjoy another Galveston Island Market with incredible vendors, live music, and good fun for all.
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    - Count: 89
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/galveston-island-market-after-dark/200029908507601
  - **Venue**: Saengerfest Park
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Gathering of The Witches Market - Call To Vendors
  - **Description**: THE GATHERING OF THE WITCHES-Market
A Quarterly Celebration of Craft, Lore, & Frequency
Summer Solstice Gathering: June 20th, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Galveston Island

As the Midsummer sun reaches its zenith, we invite 9 curated artisans and mystics
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/the-gathering-of-the-witches-market-call-to-vendors/200029733448244
  - **Venue**: 201 26th St, Galveston, TX, United States, Texas 77550
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, art, meditation, summer-solstice
- **Event Name**: Upton's Cowboy Kitchen at Galveston Steampunk Festival
  - **Description**: Join Upton's Cowboy Kitchen and Author Malcolm Upton at the Galveston Steampunk Festival in Moody Gardens for one day only. Get a FREE taste of our State Fair of Texas Award Winning, GO TEXAN certified jam & jelly. Also available, signed copies of all
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/uptons-cowboy-kitchen-at-galveston-steampunk-festival/200029801237001
  - **Venue**: Moody Gardens
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Indies on the Island Music and Short Film Festival
  - **Description**: Indies on the Island Music and Short Film Festival is officially taking place February 18-21st, 2027.  We will be accepting short films 5-25 minutes shortly and taking inquiries from singer / songwriters for bookings at Bookings@IndiesCoffee.com.  Stay Tu
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  - **Date**: Thu Feb 18 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sun Feb 21 2027 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/indies-on-the-island-music-and-short-film-festival/200029874637006
  - **Venue**: 1813 61st Street, Galveston, TX, United States, Texas 77551
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, music
- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Kickoff Event
  - **Description**: Join us in celebrating Juneteenth — featuring local flavors, delicious food, lively music, and joyful festivities!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 58
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 10 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/juneteenth-kickoff-event/200030000599853
  - **Venue**: 2217 The Strand, Suite 101, Galveston, TX, United States, Texas 77550
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  - **Categories**: juneteenth
- **Event Name**: Back Garden Tour 2026!
  - **Description**: Clean Galveston’s 2026 Back Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, May 16, 9AM- 4PM! This is a one-day, rain or shine, self-guided tour of private oases, elegant retreats, inspiring yards and shared garden spaces on Galveston Island. From charming and whim
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/back-garden-tour-2026/200029672470107
  - **Venue**: Galveston Island
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## Trending Events in Galveston

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Celebration In Galveston, Texas
  - **Description**: Galveston, the "Birthplace of Juneteenth," will host celebrations around Friday, June 19 -20, 2026, featuring parades, historical reenactments (Ashton Villa to Reedy Chapel), parades, tours, galas, and cultural events throughout the month, marking the 186
  - **Venue**: Galveston Island
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- **Event Name**: Jeff Foxworthy
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Grand 1894 Opera House
🏠 Address: 2020 Post Office St, Galveston, TX 77550
🌆 City: Galveston
📍 Location: 29.3054, -94.7909🎉 Welcome to Jeff Foxworthy, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at
  - **Venue**: Grand 1894 Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Jeff Foxworthy at Grand 1894 Opera House
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Jeff Foxworthy at Grand 1894 Opera House, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, TX sets the per
  - **Venue**: Grand 1894 Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Gospel Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration at the historic Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston—the birthplace of Juneteenth. With powerhouse performances by Karen Clark Sheard, Byron Cage, and The Brown Four, we’ll honor freedom, faith, an
  - **Venue**: 2217 The Strand, Suite 101, Galveston, TX
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- **Event Name**: Bill Engvall at Grand 1894 Opera House
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Bill Engvall at Grand 1894 Opera House, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Grand 1894 Opera House in vibrant Galveston,
  - **Venue**: Grand 1894 Opera House
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off
  - **Description**: Grill, Gather, and Give Back at the Wild Game and BBQ Cook-Off!
Join your friends and neighbors on May 8th and 9th at Moody Gardens Resort for a memorable weekend hosted by Yaga’s Children’s Fund! Experience the thrill of the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off,
  - **Venue**: Moody Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Hayes Carll in Galveston
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Hayes Carll Experience LIVE at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe—This Friday, June 19, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Hayes Carll is hitting O
  - **Venue**: Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
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- **Event Name**: The Texas Tenors - Let Freedom Sing!
  - **Description**: The Texas Tenors, the Lone Star State’s favorite tenors are coming back to The Grand this summer!

Billboard #1 Recording Artists, 3-time Emmy Award Winners & 2022 Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees - The Texas Tenors are the most successful m
  - **Venue**: 2020 Post Office St, Galveston, TX, United States, Texas 77550
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Gentleman's Ride - Galveston, Texas USA
  - **Description**: Celebrate the 15th edition of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Galveston, Texas on Sunday the 17th of May, 2026!

Register to join an event like no other with over 1000 cities around the world riding on the same day in support of men's mental health
  - **Venue**: Galveston Texas USA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Galveston?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Celebration In Galveston, Texas (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Galveston Island), 3rd Annual Galveston Island Hot Sauce Fest (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at MarMo Plaza), Galveston Sky Lantern Festival by Glow (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Galveston Texas USA), Galveston Island Market: After Dark (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Saengerfest Park), The Gathering of The Witches Market - Call To Vendors (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:00 am at 201 26th St, Galveston, TX, United States, Texas 77550).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Galveston this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Galveston Island Hot Sauce Fest (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at MarMo Plaza).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Galveston in May 2026?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Galveston Island Hot Sauce Fest (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at MarMo Plaza), Galveston Sky Lantern Festival by Glow (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Galveston Texas USA), Galveston Island Market: After Dark (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Saengerfest Park), Back Garden Tour 2026! (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Galveston Island).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Galveston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Galveston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Galveston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Galveston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Galveston include Galveston Island, MarMo Plaza, Galveston Texas USA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Galveston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Galveston include ATC Event Management, Luna Ticketing, Galveston Island Market.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Galveston?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Galveston.

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