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Something In The Water community arts festival

Name: Something In The Water community arts festival
Start: 2026-09-28
End: 2026-10-02
Location: Headford

Something In The Water is an annual five-day community arts festival held in Headford, County Galway. The event presents a multidisciplinary program across local venues, featuring music, theatre, literature, film, dance, and visual arts designed to celebrate the town's culture and community spirit.

Date: Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026
Location: Headford
Status: Upcoming

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Something In The Water community arts festival

Event summary

Highlights

Literary discussions with Rooney Prize winner Elizabeth Reapy
Classical music performances including a Beethoven bicentenary concert
Dedicated weekend of Irish-language (Gaeilge) events
Hands-on workshops in songwriting, storytelling, and crafts

Established as a result of the 'Reimagine Headford' community project (2021–2022), the festival addresses town decline through creative engagement. Now in its fourth year, the event is managed by a small volunteer committee and receives funding from the Arts Council and Galway County Council. It serves as a platform for both local talent and acclaimed artists, offering a mix of performances, exhibitions, and educational activities.

The schedule includes high-profile literary evenings at The Angler’s Rest Hotel with authors such as Elizabeth Reapy, alongside classical music from the Kantos and ConTempo Quartets. Notable elements include a weekend of Irish-language events hosted by Gaeilgeoirí Áth Cinn and socially engaged visual art projects. Workshops in songwriting, storytelling, and children's crafts provide interactive opportunities for participants of all ages.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Headford; www.westernpeople.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Headford

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