At this year's festival, 1,117 school children attended free events, 287 tickets were gifted to families from marginalised communities and 96 children with additional needs experienced a specialist performance.

Help us put creativity at the heart of every childhood.

Phillida Eves is a creative sensory artist, director and educator. She is the Artistic Director of Rosán Sensory Adventures, a collective of freelance artists trained by Phillida in inclusive theatre. She is passionate about giving children and young people with intellectual disabilities and Autism a voice in the creative process and agency in expressing themselves in the creative arts.

The Baboró Children's Panel is a platform for young people in Galway city and county to feel welcome, heard, represented and supported in their creativity. The panel meets once a month to take part in fun creative workshops. 

Children starting 4th class in September 2026 are invited to apply to be part of the 2026/2027 panel.