The 2008 Galway Arts Festival was the biggest and most critically acclaimed Festival to date. 175,000 people attended the Festival and the financial contribution to the local economy grew to €24.5 million. This was all achieved with the help of our many Friends.

The Friends Scheme gives you the chance to get closer to the heart of the Festival while contributing directly to the Festival's future. Our existing Friends enjoy many BENEFITS and we are delighted to announce NEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS also.

In 2009 the economic climate has changed substantially and it is a testing time for everyone but we would ask that you continue to support us so that we can keep delivering a world-class event.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Friends of the Festival and look forward to another fantastic two weeks in July.

Galway Arts Festival Team.