Open Call for Westival 2025

Westival is the oldest music and arts festival in the West of Ireland. Originally called the Westport Arts & Music Festival, it was founded 50 years ago by a group of local volunteers who wanted  to showcase the flourishing arts and music sector in the west of Ireland. Its purpose is to widen the community’s field of experiences through engagement with the arts, engendering positive societal change and social cohesion in our area.

The Open Call for Westival 2025 is now open and invites artists wishing to be considered for presentation in this year's festival to submit their proposal. As Westival marks its 50th edition, we celebrate the theme Echoes of Time - a reflection on the stories, moments, and movements that have shaped our past and continue to shape our future. 

This year, we invite artists of all disciplines to respond to this theme, exploring how creative work can carry memory, meaning, and momentum across generations. A festival made of moments. Celebrating 50 years of shared creativity, memory, and experience.

For full details, and to make an application, please go to: https://westival.ie/pages/opportunities