Galveston Island Events

Discover Year-Round Fun on Galveston Island

Celebrate Island Time, Anytime

There’s always something happening on Galveston Island. From iconic festivals and holiday parades to art walks, concerts, and cultural celebrations, the island knows how to throw a party—and everyone’s invited.

With events nearly every weekend, you can catch live music by the beach, join in centuries-old traditions, or stumble upon something unexpected and unforgettable. Some come for the big-name festivals. Others find magic in the smaller moments. Either way, you’ll leave with a story.

Explore what’s happening, mark your calendar, and experience Galveston in full celebration mode—no matter when you visit.

Pictured: Galveston ArtWalk

SPRING Annual Events

La Izquierda Surf and Music Festival: May 2–3, 2025
Galveston Historic Homes Tour: May 3–4 & 10–11, 2025
Yaga’s Wild Game & BBQ Cook Off: May 9–10, 2025
Galveston Steampunk Festival
Mustang Week Texas
FeatherFest—Birding and Nature Photo Festival
The Grand Kids Festival
RailFest: Model Train Rally

SUMMER Annual Events

Galveston Island Revue Weekend
Juneteenth Celebrations
4th of July Events on Galveston Island: Parades, Fireworks, and Coastal Fun
Galveston Island Wine Festival

FALL Annual Events

AIA Sandcastle Festival
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
ARToberFEST
Galveston Island Oktoberfest
October Haunts in Galveston, TX
Lone Star Rally

WINTER Annual Events

Holiday in The Gardens
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Galveston, Texas
Holiday Magic Meets Coastal Charm on Winter Wonder Island
Galveston Island Welcomes Winter Texans
Dickens on The Strand
Holiday With The Cranes
Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest
Galveston Art Week: Celebrate Creativity on the Gulf Coast
Galveston Museum Weekend
Galveston Restaurant Week
Mardi Gras! Galveston: Feb 6 — 17, 2026

Now Monthly! Galveston ArtWalk

Second Saturday of Each Month
Galveston ArtWalk: Experience the Island Through Art
Twinkling gallery lights. The hum of conversation. A glass of wine in hand as you step into a space filled with bold colors, striking sculptures, and captivating stories. Galveston ArtWalk brings the island’s thriving arts scene to life…
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