Value proposition

In 2020 Galway, Ireland was the European Capital of Culture.

Galway is the European Capital of Culture in 2020. One of the biggest cultural events in the world, winning the award presents a once in a lifetime opportunity for Galway - for its people, its communities, its future.

A European Capital of Culture (ECOC) is a region chosen by the EU to host a year-long programme of events that reflect the richness and diversity of culture in Europe.

The Galway 2020 programme encompasses all aspects of culture from art, sport, large scale spectacle, food, digital, dance, theatre, circus, film, architecture and literature, to name but a few. In short, there’ll be something for everyone.