# What's On In Galway This Weekend | August 21-23, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Galway is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Galway this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

## Audience

- **Followers**: 20.7k+
- **Recent Followers**: 
  - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir
  - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204
  - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409

## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in Galway this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Galway.

## Weekend Events in Galway

- **Event Name**: Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  - **Description**: Join Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe for a day-long celebration of Galway’s rich and diverse heritage as part of National Heritage Week 2026. Taking place across the Mick Lally Theatre, the Hall of the Red Earl, and the newly named Peadar O’Dowd
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/galway-civic-trust-a-celebration-of-heritage-2026-saturday-22-august-2026-9-00-am-9-30-pm/200030591334050
  - **Venue**: The Mick Lally Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zYWNiNDBiMjdmZGRjY2Y0ZDhmMjRjYjYyNGZmYzc2MjdhZjU4ODFiN2E3M2M3ZmE5MGIxYjI3OWViZGRlY2M2LXJpbWctdzc0NS1oNzUwLWRjZThkOGM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MjYwNDMw.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Exhibitions, Art, Theatre, Sports, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Minimal Watercolour Landscape Workshop
  - **Description**: Create beautiful minimalist watercolour landscapes using simple techniques in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop.About this EventJoin me for a 2 hours guided watercolour workshop designed to learn how to paint minim
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/minimal-watercolour-landscape-workshop/100001994952088399
  - **Venue**: Galway Chamber
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zMzJmYzY4NTQxNzMxYzAxYzMyYzVkYzAyZjlhYzQzOGViMDg5OWUzNDk5Y2NkMjYxMTg1NTdmN2NiOWQ5OTdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3MS1kY2VkZWZlZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUxMzM5MTE.avif
  - **Price**: EUR 50
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Outdoor YOGA SATURDAY 10:00AM. Salthill Park. Next to Leisureland
  - **Description**: OUTDOOR *Y*O*G*A*  in SALTHILL Park.
.
SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:00am 
Salthill Park 
Green space between COCO Café & Leisureland.
€15
€10 if you came also to Thursday class this week
-
Book via:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/yoga-stretch-galway-15669197932
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/outdoor-yoga-saturday-10-00am-salthill-park-next-to-leisureland/200030597024827
  - **Venue**: Salthill Park, next to Leisureland, Salthill, Galway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iNTg4MzRiYzFiYmRiMDFhNmIyYzMzZGMwZmMxYTMxMjM3ZTM2Zjc5YWVkZWE2MzM0NmU2MzgwZDk1ZDIwZmJhLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDYwOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzM0MzE0Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, Sports, Workshops
- **Event Name**: New Beat Athenry All Day Music event in aid of Izzy's Fight
  - **Description**: All day rock gig in J.F. Murphys Bar in Athenry. All in aid of Izzys Fight

A new music event in Murphys Bar, Athenry on Saturday 22nd August 2026.

Profits will go to Izzy's Fight this year. All ages event for first few acts.

There will be a mix of rock
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/new-beat-athenry-all-day-music-event-in-aid-of-izzys-fight/200030559560441
  - **Venue**: J.F. Murphy's Bar Athenry
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83ZDk0ZDM5MDIzZDIwMDU4YmRlM2FkYzgyOGY1YmVhZGQxOTBhMzI1YTBiYmE1Y2M4MjA0NGNlM2NhMjYzZDhkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3NTU1MjE.avif
- **Event Name**: OM Chanting – Galway
  - **Description**: 🌿 OM Chanting – Galway 🕉️

Join us for a transformative OM Chanting Circle in Galway. Together we will immerse ourselves in meditation of chanting the sacred sound of OM, a practice that awakens self-healing potential, transforms negativity, and radiates
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/om-chanting-galway/200030598593831
  - **Venue**: Croí Nua Spirituality Centre Galway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lMWY4MGM4MzJkNWE5ODk1ZjRiOTU5ZTFiOTRjODA0YzcyNTdhYWE2MDY3MzlkMjRiMDBmZjk0MzE2ZDViNjc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzM3NjMzMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic
  - **Description**: Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic

Saturday 22 August 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Visit Galway
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/film-screening-ag-trasnú-an-atlantaigh-dhuibh-crossing-the-black-atlantic/200030594639909
  - **Venue**: Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMjUwMDUyN2YyMzc5NTI4YmJiYzA4ZTA4YjI4ZDliYzYwNDZlMWVlNzEwMDEyMGQ1YTFiOTdlZjU0MWFjY2ExLXJpbWctdzc0My1oNTc3LWRjZThlOGM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MzAxNjY5.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Wedding dance preparaion
  - **Description**: GETTING MARRIED? do you need help for your 1st dance, social dancing, hens week end…Just contact us: 087 99 33 070, christinadancecentre@gmail.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/wedding-dance-preparaion/200030090075805
  - **Venue**: Terryland Retail Park, Galway, Ireland 0000
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lMzAyMGI3NGQ5NmRjMGY3MmZiMDU0MzRhZjBlYzAzZTRmOGY2NmE5NjkyNWEyNGE5ZDlmZDY2MmRkMTQxNTM0LXJpbWctdzY0MC1oNDM1LWRjYTQ3OTRjLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc5MzcyNDg0.avif
- **Event Name**: Wedding dance preparation
  - **Description**: GETTING MARRIED? do you need help for your 1st dance, social dancing, hens week end…Just contact us: 087 99 33 070, christinadancecentre@gmail.com
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/wedding-dance-preparation/200030569627020
  - **Venue**: Terryland Retail Park, Galway, Ireland 0000
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Wedding+dance+preparation+&date=Sun+Aug+23+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=1
- **Event Name**: Laser SC Club trials
  - **Description**: Do you have a swimmer looking to get started with a friendly, competitive club with Team spirit at its core? Join us for our upcoming swim trials!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galway/laser-sc-club-trials/200030551039057
  - **Venue**: Kingfisher NUIG
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zZWMwYzg0MjAzYmM4MWYxODEwMzQwNDY1MThiN2Q1YTQzZjUxODkxMDdhZjdlZjZjMzkxZjRhYjI3ZmRiMTFmLXJpbWctdzEwNDctaDEyMzYtZGMzODY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyOTQ2NDE.avif

## Trending Events in Galway

- **Event Name**: The Luminosa String Orchestra
  - **Description**: ...an unforgettable evening awaits you. With guest conductor Christopher George...Bach, Mozart, Nielsen, Shostakovich.Draíocht II – The Alchemy of Music is an evening of passion, power and musical magic. Guest Conductor Christopher
  - **Venue**: St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a5736bf8bbe6.jpg
- **Event Name**: Christy Moore
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsChristy Moore has 7 upcoming events.AccessibilityPlease purchase standard tickets for this event and accessible customers will be accommodated on the night of the performance by the venue staff
  - **Venue**: LEISURELAND
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cecfb8b0088fd20140ed13ae60816e14fca734faa7e85263e22c4d4764c4f628-rimg-w1024-h576-dc151110-gmir.jpg?v=1774017408
- **Event Name**: Christy Moore in Cathair na Gaillimhe
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Christy Moore Experience LIVE at Leisureland—This Friday, September 18, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Christy Moore is hitting Leisur
  - **Venue**: Leisureland
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8b6d3ae0-3a8c-11f1-8e34-03a3d24e2476-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.webp?v=1776451073
- **Event Name**: Allie Sherlock - for Once I'll Say It Out Loud Tour 2026
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsAllie Sherlock has 11 upcoming events.Note: Over 18s - ID Required.Ticket Limit10 per person
  - **Venue**: Monroes
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7bfe23e75a56448aa024b2922286b3c84f1eb5eb9a90fd08fbb6f91d8aec23ef-rimg-w1024-h576-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1773010563
- **Event Name**: Galway Freshers Move In Party 2026
  - **Description**: Whether you've just picked up your keys, moved into halls, met your flatmates or arrived in Galway for the very first time, this is your chance to meet new people, make friends and kick-start your college experience the right way.
Join students from colle
  - **Venue**: Venue TBA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/48624e20-61ab-11f1-af60-057f3fab9e06-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1780752370
- **Event Name**: Galway Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
  - **Description**: Highlights 🕵️ Become a detective for the day with just your phone 🧩 Solve clues across 12 iconic Galway locations 🎭 Immersive storyline featuring suspects, secrets, and suspense General Info 📅 Date & Time: Start any day of the week, anytime—preferably
  - **Venue**: Eyre Square
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9d48efb0-9dcf-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w550-h550-dc180808-gmir.jpg?v=1787365044
- **Event Name**: Green Earth Organics Sustainability Festival
  - **Description**: Sustainability Festival on a 28-acre organic farm in Galway! Talks, farm walks, cookery demos, food trucks & live music. Sep 12, 2026.About this EventJoin us to celebrate 20 years of Green Earth Organi
  - **Venue**: H91 F9C5
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ed5f4187d12bdea87d647d560ce24805c30ad63e95428e69ddabc9880a00a563-rimg-w1200-h797-dc767f8d-gmir.jpg?v=1778381424
- **Event Name**: Gold Panda
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsGold Panda has 3 upcoming events.Note: Over 18s - ID required.Ticket LimitTicket Limit is 9
  - **Venue**: Roisin Dubh
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/67a93fbbe95d54ee6d43128c8b456d3a4e373188881532a9590f39e21ecadb23-rimg-w1024-h576-dc121a12-gmir.jpg?v=1781897529
- **Event Name**: A Place To Bury Strangers
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsA Place To Bury Strangers has 1 upcoming events.Note: Over 18s - ID required.Ticket Limit9 per person
  - **Venue**: Roisin Dubh
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e9d277fd174383e6489fa5d7cfcad42c376413f316b430fb0f777cfac72add0d-rimg-w1024-h576-dc131b2e-gmir.jpg?v=1775908933

## Browse Weekend Events by Date

- [Weekend Events Today in Galway](https://allevents.in/galway/this-weekend--today)
- [Weekend Events This Weekend in Galway](https://allevents.in/galway/this-weekend--this-weekend)
- [Weekend Events in August in Galway](https://allevents.in/galway/this-weekend--august)
- [Weekend Events in September in Galway](https://allevents.in/galway/this-weekend--september)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Galway?
  - **A:** Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at The Mick Lally Theatre), Minimal Watercolour Landscape Workshop (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Galway Chamber), Outdoor YOGA SATURDAY 10:00AM. Salthill Park. Next to Leisureland (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Salthill Park, next to Leisureland, Salthill, Galway), New Beat Athenry All Day Music event in aid of Izzy's Fight (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 am at J.F. Murphy's Bar Athenry), OM Chanting – Galway (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Croí Nua Spirituality Centre Galway).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galway today August 22, 2026?
  - **A:** Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at The Mick Lally Theatre), Minimal Watercolour Landscape Workshop (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Galway Chamber), Outdoor YOGA SATURDAY 10:00AM. Salthill Park. Next to Leisureland (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Salthill Park, next to Leisureland, Salthill, Galway), New Beat Athenry All Day Music event in aid of Izzy's Fight (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 am at J.F. Murphy's Bar Athenry), Film Screening: Ag Trasnú An Atlantaigh Dhuibh / Crossing the Black Atlantic (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway, Ireland H91 XV2C).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galway this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at The Mick Lally Theatre), Minimal Watercolour Landscape Workshop (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Galway Chamber), Outdoor YOGA SATURDAY 10:00AM. Salthill Park. Next to Leisureland (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Salthill Park, next to Leisureland, Salthill, Galway), New Beat Athenry All Day Music event in aid of Izzy's Fight (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 am at J.F. Murphy's Bar Athenry), OM Chanting – Galway (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Croí Nua Spirituality Centre Galway).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galway in August 2026?
  - **A:** Galway Civic Trust: A Celebration of Heritage 2026 Saturday 22 August 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at The Mick Lally Theatre), Minimal Watercolour Landscape Workshop (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Galway Chamber), Outdoor YOGA SATURDAY 10:00AM. Salthill Park. Next to Leisureland (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Salthill Park, next to Leisureland, Salthill, Galway), New Beat Athenry All Day Music event in aid of Izzy's Fight (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 am at J.F. Murphy's Bar Athenry), OM Chanting – Galway (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Croí Nua Spirituality Centre Galway).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Galway?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Galway on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Galway?
  - **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 Weekend events in Galway?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Galway include The Mick Lally Theatre, Galway Chamber, Salthill Park, next to Leisureland, Salthill, Galway.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Galway?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Galway range from EUR 50 to EUR 50. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Galway?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Galway include Galway Civic Trust / Dúchas na Gaillimhe, Karen Bertinelli, Yoga Stretch Galway.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galway?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Galway.

## Category Banner

- **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp

## Events this weekend from nearby cities

- [Events this weekend in Ennis](https://allevents.in/ennis/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Shannon](https://allevents.in/shannon-ce/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Westport](https://allevents.in/westport-ie/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Castlebar](https://allevents.in/castlebar/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Clifden](https://allevents.in/clifden/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Limerick](https://allevents.in/limerick/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Athlone](https://allevents.in/athlone/this-weekend)
- [Events this weekend in Listowel](https://allevents.in/listowel-ky/this-weekend)