Baboró: International Arts Festival for Children
About Baboró: International Arts Festival for Children
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
Galway | 9th–18th October, 2026
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns to Galway from 9th–18th October, bringing theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, literature and creative workshops to venues across the city. Ireland’s flagship arts festival dedicated to children and families features events for a wide range of ages, from babies and toddlers to teenagers.
The opening weekend includes performances of Souvenirs, Not Falling, A Teen Odyssey and Kafka’s Doll, alongside music from Bigi Linn. Families can also explore the Shapeshifters and Borneo x Ireland Cultural Exchange visual art exhibitions or catch a screening of The Wild West.
There is plenty for children to get involved in too. Opening weekend activities include Baboró Festival Storytime, Welcome, Little Passengers! for babies, Moving Words, The Nightmare Club: Spooky Storycraft, Singing Garden and workshops covering music, illustration, play and creativity.
The programme continues throughout the following week and into the second weekend, with more performances, workshops, exhibitions, music and activities taking place until Sunday 18th October.
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