Misleór Festival of Nomadic Cultures

Misleór 2025, Europe’s only festival of nomadic cultures, returns to Galway City from 25–28 September, followed by a special programme at the iconic Ballinasloe Horse Fair. Now in its seventh year, the festival shines a light on the traditions, art, and activism of Irish Travellers and nomadic communities from across Europe and beyond.

The 2025 theme, “Tending the Flame: On the Road to Justice and Reparation”, focuses on identity, resistance, memory, and the collective journey toward equity and recognition. Highlights include the Cherra Session, the Misleór Whidden , and appearances by artists and activists from Roma, Inuit, Scottish Traveller, and Sámi communities. Misleór also features music, family-friendly workshops, live storytelling, and cutting-edge virtual reality experiences created by and for nomadic people.

Led by Galway Traveller Movement and supported by the Arts Council, Misleór is a celebration of creative resistance and cultural pride. Whether you're attending a live gig, watching powerful films, or learning about traditional crafts, Misleór invites you to be part of a festival that centres nomadic voices and builds solidarity across borders.