The Saw Doctors announce second concert at 2023 Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh are delighted to announce that The Saw Doctors will play a second concert at the Heineken Big Top on Saturday July 29.

Swiss pianist Cédric Pescia performs Bach at Music for Galway’s 41st concert

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Renowned Swiss pianist, Cédric Pescia, will bring the Bach element of Music for Galway’s 41st concert season to an end on Thursday, April 27, at the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway.

Galway band The Opacas' new documentary to screen at Eye Cinema

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway band, The Opacas, will have a new documentary made by young film-maker Greta Thornton screened in Eye Cinema.

New Crowley exhibition has launched at The Kenny Gallery

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A collection of more than 40 original paintings by artists Vicki and Dominique Crowley, has opened at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán, Galway. The exhibition will run until April 29 in the art gallery and online.

New exhibition of 40 artworks by Gertrude Degenhardt opening at Kennys

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

A collection of 40 original paintings and graphics by renowned German artist Gertrude Degenhardt, will open at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán on Saturday, February 11 at 3pm. The exhibition will run until St. Patrick’s Day in the gallery and online.

Outset Gallery announce their first event of 2023

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Outset Gallery have announced their first event of 2023 in collaboration with Galway City Council Arts Office.

Ar Ais Arís brings top Irish electronic music artists to city

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Big Soundsystem. Big Lineup. Small, safe space. Dancing all night.

Community archive project Reverberate documents Black Irish migrant experience

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Reverberate is an oral history project developed by Éireann and I, a black migrant community archive, in collaboration with members of Galway’s African diaspora.

'Unique' art exhibition featuring Ukranian artists to take place in Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The opening of a "unique art project" entitled 'Point Zero' starts on Friday, December 9 at 6pm in 126 Artist-Run Gallery on St Bridget's Place.

Powerful sculpture exhibition on The Famine opens in Galway on Friday December 2

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A very powerful and affecting sculpture exhibition on the famine will open tomorrow Friday December 2 at 5.30pm in Alcantara on Bonham Quay, Dock Road. It will run into the New Year.

Outset Gallery announces curated group show ''Materialists''

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Cultural hub for contemporary art and design, Outset Gallery, is delighted to announce their last curated group exhibition of 2022 – Materialists.

Rock Against Homelessness with Padraig Jack at Monroe’s Live

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

Inis Mór musician Padraig Jack, who recently toured with traditional folk legend Damien Dempsey, will bring his Celtic and contemporary stylings to Monroe’s Live this Friday, October 7th for Rock Against Homelessness – a special gig to raise funds for Focus Ireland.

Exhibition by Josephine Cribben in Brazco next month

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

The beautiful work of talented artist Josephine Cribben will be exhibited in both Galway and Mayo over the coming weeks.

Enjoy Culture Night across the county tonight

Fri, Sep 23, 2022

Culture Night is a national day brought to you by the Arts Council celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today; connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and opening up pathways to ongoing engagement. There are over 40 events happening in Athenry, Ballinasloe, Ballinderreen, Ballygar, Ballyglunin, Claregalway, Clarinbridge, Clifden, Clonbur, Gort, Headford, Inagh Valley, Indrebhán, Inish Óirr, Inishbofin, Kinvara, Mountbellew, Newbridge, Oranmore, Rosscahill, Roundstone, Tuam and online.

Galway artist pays homage to Ukranian artist Maria Prymachenko in new exhibition

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Artist Anna Rozanska-Batra's exhibition titled, 'Birds in Quilling', was launched at Ballybane Public Library on Saturday September 11 and will run until October 22.

Comedy Festival time — Now that’s what I call carefully curated craic

Wed, Sep 14, 2022

GALWAY city is comedy central this October with the first fully in-person, no restrictions necessary, post-pandemic Galway Comedy Festival in two-and a half years.

Start your planning for Culture Night

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Galway City Culture Night takes place on Friday 23 September. Galway City will host over 50 events with 200 artists participating in a diverse programme of visual arts, music, film and storytelling.

Palestinian Youth Group to Perform in Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Following their sell out 2014 Irish tour, the Youth Group from Lajee Cultural Centre, Aida Camp in Bethlehem are back, embarking on a nationwide tour of Ireland.

The group will perform in the Town Hall, Galway on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8pm. The inspirational performers will enjoy sharing their music and dance alongside traditional Irish musicians and dancers.

Spanish artist shows her landscape magic

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The work of Spanish artist Elena Moreno, who has been based in Galway since 2013 is currently on show at an exhibition at Renzo Cafe and Gallery at Eyre Street.

Galway Arts Centre presents 2021 Turner Prize winning síbín installation from Array Collective

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The official opening of the Turner Prize winning installation from the Array Collective took place at Nuns Island Theatre recently with members of the Belfast-based collective in attendance.

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