Michael McIntyre to play Leisureland

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

British comedian Michael McIntyre will bring his brand-new show MACNIFICENT to Galway on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Nat’s what he reckons

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The bestselling author, who has been described more than once as a potty mouth, is bringing his new Mugshot show to Galway.

What to see at 2024 Comedy Festival

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Galway Comedy Festival is Ireland’s largest comedy extravaganza with 78 shows, across 19 venues, over seven days in Ireland’s festival city. There is a lot to choose from - a lot you want to go and see.

Ireland’s largest comedy festival huge boost for Galway this week

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Expect the best Irish and international comedy, including Russell Howard, Deirdre O’Kane, Dara Ó Briain, Dylan Moran, Michelle Wolf, Des Bishop and many more.

Dylan Moran lands painting job in Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

BAFTA and Perrier Award-winning comedian and actor Dylan Moran has landed himself a new role: Artist In Residence for the Galway Comedy Festival.

Rich Hall at The Mall

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Comedy Festival is no longer just a city phenomenon, and it is expanding to bring major international comedians to the county as well.

Al’s Gals at the Town Hall

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

But for one night only, that is what is happening in the Town Hall Theatre. The dapper Dublin comedian is hosting a night with some of the best funnywomen in Ireland, on Thursday, October 24, to display all their (to borrow a phrase from Ru Paul) charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

A glimpse of Galway’s future

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

It is 2032 and a bustling Galway city is powered by 26 hydroelectric water wheels churned by the Corrib’s torrents.

October cheer fest for city and county

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The Galway Comedy Festival has revealed an ambitious line-up for its latest bout of autumnal amusement from October 22, to October 28, and this year it will break out of the city to what lies beyond.

Improvised comedy on Nuns Island

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

TJ & DAVE, aka TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, walk out on stage with nothing prepared, and within the hour they miraculously improvise multi-character, fully realized comedic plays.

Begley to make faux pas at Town Hall

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Award winning comedian Seán Begley is bringing his new show, Faux Pa, to Galway's Town Hall Theatre Town Hall on Thursday September 26.

Kings Head laughs for twenty years

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Laughter Loft at the Kings Head Bar returns with a slew of Irish comic performances during the Galway International Arts Festival.

Flowing Porter back on form

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Porter will perform at the Róisín Dubh tomorrow, Friday July 12, at 8pm.

Mike Wilmot at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Wilmot is a regular on BBC’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks alongside American comic Rich Hall.

No confession for Hofstetter on Sunday

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

With over a billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, Hofstetter has captivated audiences worldwide, selling out shows in hundreds of cities across the globe.

Byrne brings ‘Best Comedy’ to Black Box

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

British-based Dublin comic Ed Byrne brings his 'Best Comedy Show of 2023' to Galway’s Black Box this Sunday, June 23.

Maxwell brings Bare Maximum to Galway

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Róisín Dubh Comedy will present an exclusive preview of comic Andrew Maxwell’s latest entry to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Friday, June 28.

Byrne brings ‘Best Comedy’ to Black Box

Thu, May 23, 2024

British-based Dublin comic Ed Byrne brings his 'Best Comedy Show of 2023' to Galway’s Black Box on Thursday, June 23.

Dylan Moran's summer tour hits Galway

Thu, May 16, 2024

Stand-up legend Moran will be at Róisín Dubh on Thursday, June 20, and again on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, as part of his tour of 25 Irish towns.