The award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival 2026, a landmark celebration of creativity, innovation, and community action in response to the climate crisis, will take place from 24-28 June 2026 in various venues throughout Galway City. It brings together artists, scientists, council staff, and local communities to explore how storytelling and culture can accelerate climate solutions.
The five‑day festival will feature more than thirty events, including interactive exhibitions, climate art installations, live music, a community fair, a melting potluck, sustainability workshops, and keynote talks and panels from sustainability leaders. The programme is designed to spark public imagination and empower communities to take meaningful climate action.
It will centre on Fr. Burke Park and confirmed speakers so far include presenter of RTE’s “Build Your Own Home,” Harrison Gardner, Professor John Sweeney, architect Roisin Murphy, author John Gibbons, and acts Sharon Shannon, Jiggy, and DJ Sally Cinnamon.
Harrison Gardner Talk
Saturday, 16:00-17:00, Festival Tent
Sometimes the most radical act is to take something apart. In this thought-provoking talk, Harrison Gardner — architect, educator and as seen on RTÉ’s ‘Build your own Home’— explores why the bravery and humility to undo bad ideas might be the most important skill we have for tackling the climate crisis.
Sharon Shannon
Saturday, 13:00-13:50, Festival Tent
One of Ireland’s most beloved musicians, Sharon Shannon, brings her unmistakable sound to the Climate Inspirations Festival stage for a special lunchtime performance.
Climate Cocktail Club
Friday, 18:00-22:00, Festival Tent
The West of Ireland is where soil meets salt, where ancient ways meet new ambition, and where Europe faces America across the wildest ocean on earth. Wild Atlantic Impact is a gathering for the people turning this edge into an engine of opportunities – ocean regeneration, renewable energy, living culture, resilient future-fit business and entrepreneurial fire that is truly wild – and impactful.