According to James Harrold, City Arts Officer of Galway City Council, the main focus of Culture Night is to “ expose the maximum number of Galway people, and visitors to the city, to the full range of Galway Culture- its joys and pleasures. In this way new audiences will be developed thus enhancing the culture experience for all while showcasing Galway’s artists, art workers and venues and providing a great night of art and fun in our beloved city”.