Céad Míle Failte!
Welcome to the Galway International Band Festival
Regionals 14th -16th Aug 2026 | World Championships 13-15 August 2027
The Irish Marching Band Association together with their partners at Celtic Horizon Tours, Galway City Council and WAMSB are delighted to welcome bands of all shapes and sizes from around Ireland and the world to perform and compete at the Galway Internation Band Festival.
This festival aims to put Ireland on an international stage when it comes to marching and concert bands. Now bands from around the globe can come to Ireland not only for St. Patrick’s Day, but during the Summer period as they take part in field shows, concert band, and parade events.
We look forward to bringing our existing Irish bands, new bands, and of course internationals bands and guests to this new festival over the coming years.



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