Misleór

18/06/2026

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now for H.O.M.E. for the opening night at Misleór

Experience Ireland's first aerial Hip H'Opera – a powerful fusion of aerial dance, hip hop culture, theatre and live opera that explores identity, trust, strength, belonging and what it truly means to come home.

Created by Fidget Feet and

H.O.M.E. features breathtaking aerial choreography, original music by Jym Daly and .o.g live operatic performance by and a phenomenal cast sharing deeply personal stories through movement and music.








The result is a visually stunning and emotionally unforgettable theatrical experience.

📍 Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures

📅 Thursday, 24 September 2026
🕢 7.30pm
📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway


https://www.misleor.ie/

🎫 Tickets are available now! Book early to experience this bold new work that has audiences calling it "hauntingly beautiful" and "a thrilling new direction for Fidget Feet."

08/06/2026

A fire burns at the heart of Misleór

It is a place for stories, songs, memory, creativity and connection. A place where nomadic voices are celebrated and heard, and where people come together to learn from one another and imagine new possibilities.

As we look back on Misleór 2025, we're grateful to everyone who helped tend the flame.

Now we begin the road to Misleór 2026.

📍 Galway
📅 24–27 September 2026



Many thanks to all our sponsors for continuing to support Misleór Festival

03/06/2026

We're delighted to announce the dates for Misleór 2026!

📍 Galway
📅 24–27 September 2026

We can't wait to welcome old friends and new faces back to Galway for another unforgettable celebration of culture, creativity and community.

Save the date – more announcements coming soon!

13/05/2026

Are you a filmmaker or storyteller from a nomadic background?

Misleór Festival is now accepting submissions for the Nomadic Shorts Programme 2026, a space for powerful, creative storytelling from nomadic communities around the world.

To apply, email [email protected] with the subject: “Nomadic Shorts 2026 Submission” including film synopsis, director/writer bio, screening link (if available) and any previous festival screenings.

Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026.

05/05/2026

🎬 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NOMADIC SHORTS 2026

Are you a filmmaker or storyteller from a nomadic background?

Misleór Festival is now accepting submissions for our Nomadic Shorts Programme 2026, a space for powerful, creative storytelling from nomadic communities around the world.

✨ We welcome short films by artists and activists from:
Irish Traveller, Roma, Romani Gypsy, Sámi, Inuit, Indigenous Australian, Mongolian and other nomadic backgrounds.

📅 Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026

📩 To apply:
Email [email protected]
Subject: “Nomadic Shorts 2026 Submission”

Include:
– Film synopsis
– Director/writer bio
– Screening link (if available)
– Any previous festival screenings

🎥 Emerging filmmakers especially encouraged to apply

30/04/2026

Check out these creative youth!😍 This is what Misleór is all about🐴🎸🎨

Thanks to Involve Youth and Community Services, Creative Ireland, Galway and Roscommon ETB and Niall Teague for making these amazing creative projects possible

We will be expanding our youth programmes this year and hope to see you all at Misleór Youth and Family Day on 26th September

09/03/2026

Coming to Galway!

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

Thanks to Irish Traveller Movement for coming to Galway this weekend. We had an incredible turn out for the Talent Show at Misleór Youth Day. Over 40 children from across county Galway took part and each received a small goodie bag

Misleór in collaboration with Galway and Roscommon ETB and Galway Traveller Movement are proud to be encouraging young travellers and nomadic peoples to showcase their talents on stage.

They follow in the footsteps of our beloved MC on the day . Many thanks also to Caroline and Colin Stanley who supported PJ Mongan and the women who lead the 'If Hazel Could Talk' project to perform the song they wrote this summer

It was an incredible day of music, stories, Traveller pride and community spirit

More photos to come

CreativeIrl University of GalwayUniversity of Galway Access Centre Galway City Council Music Generation Galway City Friends of Merlin Woods

25/09/2025

We’re on the road again!

Misleór brings an installation of wooden horses made from recycled materials to Ballinasloe Fair, alongside a wattle tent from the If Hazel Could Talk project, featuring songs, artworks, and displays inspired by roadside and camp life. Visitors of all ages can get hands-on with traditional crafts such as paper flower-making, beady pockets, and horseshoe painting, exploring creativity while connecting with cultural heritage.

Misleór in Song Misleór Stage, 2 - 5pm

Catch nomadic singers and musicians on the Misleór Stage, with young and established talent sharing song, story, and tradition

Galway Traveller Movement The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Ballinasloe Fair