Galway in November: What not to Miss
It’s officially winter, and as November brings darker days, we’re here to make sure your social calendar still shines. From educational family days out to fun foodie festivals, here’s our top picks of what to get excited about this month.
Celebrate the best local ingredients
Blas na Samhna food festival returns from 31st October-30th November for a month-long celebration of the best food our region has to offer.
Expect intimate dinners, exciting themed pop-ups, whiskey and cheese tastings and the opportunity to try something new.
Highlights include a chef swap at Aniar, as Northern Irish chef and Great British Menu Winner Melissa McCabe joins the kitchen, Spirits of Samhain storytelling takeover at Micil Distillery and Chef Laura Rosso’s Feijoada weekend.
Click here for full event details and tickets.
Support local artists (while finding the perfect Christmas gift)
Back for its second year running, Barna Art Fair is set to take place from 22nd-23rd of November.
Showcasing some of the best contemporary artwork from the west, this year's event features over 24 artists, with vibrant works ranging from paintings to mixed media pieces.
For those in search of unique Christmas gifts, explore the creativity of local Irish artists at Barna’s must-visit art fair.
Check out barnaartfair.com for more information.
Immerse the whole family in S.T.E.M
Running 9th-21st November, the Galway Science and Technology Festival returns, with this years’ theme Then, Today, Tomorrow, celebrating inventions of the past, current innovation and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
For the parents of budding scientists, be sure to check out the free family day exhibition, taking place on the 9th of November at University of Galway. Featuring over 100 interactive exhibits, 25 unique shows and workshops suitable for all ages, visitors can discover everything from unusual bugs to the beloved Teddy Bear Hospital.
The Science of Women's Health hosted by Consultant Endocrinologist Professor Mary Ryan and renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown is an event not to miss for women passionate about their health and wellbeing.
For those looking for a more practical experience, visit the Marine Science Exhibition and Workshops at Galway City Museum to discover more about our oceans.
For more information and the full programme of events click here.
Explore the impacts of displacement through art
Running from 7th-23rd November, Tulca Festival of Visual Arts will see works from 26 artists and collectives from Ireland curated by Beulah Ezeugo.
This year's theme, Strange lands still bear common ground, was inspired by the anonymously drawn Burmese map of the world and responds to the global crisis of displacement and the concept of reorientation.
Extending across Galway city, with a satellite exhibition in New York, the programme features curator and artist talks, exhibitions, workshops and gallery tours with artists working across installation, film, performance and sound.
To view the full event programme click here.
Celebrate our traditional sound
Galway Tradfest returns this 13th-16th November, celebrating the wonderful sounds of traditional Irish music with engaging sessions across the county.
Aiming to immerse the next generation into the wonderful world of trad, as well as promote the traditional Irish sound, the event will see masterclasses, concerts and performances featuring renowned musicians across Galway city.
Highlights include a vibrant dancehall session hosted by Edwina Guckian, an exciting concert featuring Piaras O Lorcain, Clare Sands and more, and a series of educational masterclasses for youths at Claregalway College.
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