Experience Galveston Island

Coastal Charm, Deep Roots, and Fresh Discovery

Walk historic streets, feel the Gulf breeze on your skin, and dig into the flavors of the coast.

Galveston is an island shaped by stories of freedom, resilience, celebration, and everyday joy. With 32 miles of beaches, fresh seafood on every corner, and a full calendar of festivals, there’s always something happening. Explore museums, set out on a boat tour, or spend the day watching waves roll in. Galveston Island makes it easy to slow down, reconnect, and create your kind of escape.

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What's Happening on Galveston Island

Galveston Art Week: Celebrate Creativity on the Gulf Coast
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Galveston Restaurant Week
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Mardi Gras
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Kick it on the Beach During the FIFA World Cup 2026™
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Arts & Culture
Cruises Out Of Galveston Island
Galveston History & Heritage
Galveston Itineraries
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Upcoming Events in Galveston

Jan 27 to Jan 30
Galveston Restaurant Week
Galveston Restaurant Week(s) showcases the island’s incredible culinary scene at unbeatable prices!This annual event invites diners to explore a variety of…
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Jan 28
TenX9 Galveston: New
TenX9 is a Belfast, Ireland storytelling group that has found its way to Galveston.Nine storytellers tell a ten minute true story…
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Jan 29
Live At Lucine: Jay Gavin & Denver Venoit
Come hang Thursday from 7-10 PM-ish, we're jammin' at Hotel Lucine with live music, tasty bites, and drinks worth sticking around…
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Jan 30
The Bettie Ball at the 1859 Ashton Villa
Galveston Historical Foundation is turning the page and turning up the charm with The Bettie Ball. Held at the 1859 Ashton…
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Jan 30
20th Anniversary Screening
Join us for the 20th Anniversary Screening of James Fulbright's Award-Winning MILES TO SURF, with special guest, Liquid Force Wakeboard (aka…
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Jan 31
Da Krewe du Roux's Mardi Gras Chicken Run
Da Krewe du Roux presents our twist on a Mardi Gras Chicken Run in Galveston! Bring the whole family to have…
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Jan 31
Hotel Lucine's Queens for Greens Fundraiser
In an exciting partnership with Hotel Lucine, the 'Queens for Greens' drag brunch fundraiser returns! In the name of supporting our…
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Jan 31
Basement To Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement…
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Jan 31
Krewe Du Kartz Barn Bash
🎉 Barn Bash on the Bayou! 🎉Grab your boots, your beads, and your best bayou spirit. Join us for food, music…
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Jan 31
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll V
With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil…
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Feb 1
2026 Galveston Marathon
It's official—the countdown to race day has begun!Join us for the 2026 Galveston Marathon, where scenic gulf views, sea breeze miles…
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Feb 1
Galveston's Own Farmers Market by Groundswell
Galveston's Own Farmers Market (GOFM), operated by Groundswell, is an inclusive and vibrant marketplace featuring locally-grown produce, farm products, prepared foods…
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