TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR ALL FESTIVAL SHOWS. BOX OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 1 MERCHANTS ROAD, GALWAY. TICKET BOOKING NUMBER IS 091 566577. 

The Michael Clark Company, Kronos Quartet, Druid, David Hockney, Spiritualized, Primal Scream, Femi Kuti, Candi Staton, Booker T, Propeller Theatre Company, Royal Exchange Theatre, David Gray and the ABSOLUT Art Collection, featuring work from Louise Bourgeois, Pierre et Gilles and Miguel Barcelo, are just some of the iconic and world-renowned artists featured at Galway Arts Festival 2009 which takes place from 13^th -26^th July. To see the full programme choose the programme button in the left hand menu bar.

In Live at The Festival Big Top Galway Arts Festival Big Top will host Primal Scream, Spiritualized and David Holmes in a sensational triple -bill on July 24, Nigerian legend Femi Kuti, the standard bearer for Nigeria's funky, feisty afrobeat sound will also play Live at the Festival Big Top on July 22. The opening show in the Festival Big Top on 21st July will be a fantastic double bill of Festival favourite David Gray and the acclaimed David Kitt. Sure to be a highlight of this year's festival on July 23rd is a concert by the amazing Bon Iver with support from the wonderful Alela Diane.

Galway Arts Festival takes place from 13th -26th July. Galway Arts Festival 2009 is set to be the ultimate summer getaway for the festival chic set with a line-up Live at the Festival Big Top that sparkles with sensational musical talent. Galway Arts Festival will up the festival fun factor, featuring an inspiring mix of the very best in alternative culture with an eclectic blend of stompingly good tunes from rising stars, established favourites and surprise collaborations.

Pitched in the heart of Galway city centre on the banks of the River Corrib, the Festival Big Top will take prime position at the Fisheries Field – the perfect lounge location for summer evenings.