Baboró International Arts Festival for Children

What to Expect

Baboró, Ireland’s flagship international arts festival for children and families, runs October 9-18, 2026 (tbc) across Galway city and county. Now in its 30th year, the festival features world-class theatre, dance, literature, music, puppetry, workshops and visual art for all ages. The festival is designed for children and families to enjoy time together, play, learn and create with extraordinary creative experiences from Ireland and across the world.

Good to Know

• Runs 10 days (October 9-18, 2026 tentative)
• Multiple genres: theatre, dance, music, puppetry, art
• International and Irish artists
• Workshops for school children and families
• Mix of free and ticketed events
• Programme and tickets announced later in year

Getting There

Venues spread across Galway city and county. Full programme announcement and ticketing available closer to October. Check baboro.ie for updates, sign up to newsletter for programme announcements and box office information.