Galway County Africa Day 2026

Galway County Africa Day 2026 will take place in Tuam Palace Grounds on Saturday 9th May from 2pm-5pm.

Africa Day 2026 is organised by the Galway County Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

What to expect on the day

Galway County Africa Day is a totally free event in Tuam, on Saturday 9th May from 2pm to 5pm.

You can expect live music, multicultural performances, delicious African food, children’s activities, and community stalls. Everybody is welcome to join! 

• Please bring your own refillable water bottle to reduce plastic
• Pack sunscreen!
• If you need help getting to the venue, get in touch with integration@galwaycoco.ie 

What is Africa Day?

Africa Day is the annual day that commemorates the foundation of the African Union and celebrates the people and culture of African countries. In Ireland, the day is celebrated with events taking place in towns and cities around the country.

All 31 Local Authorities host cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events for Africa Day. These include contemporary African-Irish culture events, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, film, music, dance, and food events, which take place in every county across Ireland.

A nationwide programme of events will be organised and run by local authorities for Africa Day 2026. You can read more on the Department of Foreign Affairs' website here: Africa Day 2026 | Ireland.ie

Last year's Africa Day 

Africa Day 2025 was a vibrant celebration, and this year we hope it will be even bigger and better. Take a look at our video from last year's event below.