Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns to Galway from 10 - 19 October 2025, inviting young audiences, families and schools to experience ten days of imagination, creativity and wonder.
Ahead of our full programme reveal this September, we’re thrilled to share a sneak peek at three exciting events to look forward to at this year’s festival.
First Impressions
8 MTHS - 7 YRS | Galway Arts Centre | Jane Hayes | Visual Art
First Impressions by Cork based artist Jane Hayes is a landmark exhibition made especially for early years audiences. Sculpture, textiles, photography and animation come together to reflect how young children truly experience art: playfully, curiously and with all their senses.
FEN
4 - 8 YRS | Bank of Ireland Theatre | Orla Clogher | Theatre
FEN by Orla Clogher is a visually rich and poetic story told through puppetry, shadow play and music. As machines threaten a precious wilderness, one gentle soul rises to protect the last curlew egg with the help of a playful fox. A moving and magical non-verbal experience for schools and families.
Matière(s) première(s)
11 YRS+ | Black Box Theatre | par Terre/Anne Nguyen Dance Company | Dance
Matière(s) première(s) by Compagnie par Terre / Anne Nguyen Dance Company, France is a powerful and thrilling dance show blending street and African dance, exploring heritage, resilience and connection. A breathtaking celebration of movement for young and old.
How to Book Tickets
Our full programme will be announced on Tuesday 2 September and tickets will go on sale the following day, Wednesday 3 September at 6pm.
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Families & Public
Browse the programme from 2 September and purchase tickets from 3 September:
- Book online here at www.baboro.ie
- Book over the phone at 091 569 777
- Book in person from the Town Hall Theatre, Galway
Schools
All schools and group bookings via the Online Booking Request form available on baboro.ie from Monday 25 August.
Contact Schools Box Office Liaison Mars on schools@baboro.ie or 091 532 985 for assistance with show selection, online booking and any other queries.
Delegates
Delegate passes and events will be available on baboro.ie from 25 August.
Baboró's 29th Festival is supported and funded by
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is Ireland’s flagship festival devoted exclusively to children and families.
Baboró is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland and Galway City and County Councils.
This year’s festival is supported by our Irish Language Partner, Cúla4; Literature Partner, Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop; Sustainable Print Partner, iSupply; Sensory Play Partner, Smyths Toys; Transport Partner, Irish Citylink; Volunteer Partner, SAP and Children's Rights Partner, Ombudsman for Children. Baboró is also supported by the businesses and venues of Galway City.
