We hope the people of Inverclyde are ready to enjoy themselves! Galoshans is the perfect family art festival, providing something for everyone through a variety of indoor and outdoor performances and activities, with a mix of both free and ticketed events.
Inverclyde is proud to announce the annual Galoshans festival is back and ready to get under way from Friday 21st October until Sunday 30th October 2022. The festival promises to showcase sensational performances and events, with striking visual art while bringing our local and national community together. This year’s festival partners, RIG Arts, CVS Inverclyde, Feral, Beacon Arts Centre, Magic Torch and Trancnd, have created a bumper packed programme of activity guaranteed to capture your imagination and get you truly in the Halloween spirit.
Galoshans is a festival deeply rooted in artistic activity with a strong desire for community participation, in order to engage with the people that gather to celebrate it. This year’s festival celebrates our local and national heritage through the involvement of our country’s most talented artists and performers.
Through the art of storytelling, key highlights of the festival will celebrate Scotland’s history of producing enthralling story tellers and tales that have shaped our local and national culture. By exploring the diversity and magic of Scottish stories through art, drama and music, this year’s festival brings the mystery of Scottish tales back into the heart of the community whilst showcasing local talent and promises to capture the imagination of its guests.