The Galway Fleadh combines film premieres, industry events and networking in a relaxed environment for national and international filmmakers, industry professionals and the audience. Irish Film Talent is to the fore of programming at the Fleadh alongside World Cinema, award winning Documentaries and Irish and International Short Films; audiences can look forward to powerful, moving, funny and provocative storytelling from both emerging and renowned filmmakers.

The festival club is a key networking activity during the festival for guests and ticket holders, there are sponsored breakfasts, brunches and barbecues, while the Film Fair and the Film makers lounge are attended by Marketplace attendees.