Latin sounds from Los Wachos

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

One of Galway’s newest Latin music bands, Los Wachos, will perform at Monroe's Live Backstage venue on Friday, March 21 at 9pm.

Nirvana tribute at Monroe’s

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

With a ferocious blend of guitars, drums, and pulsating basslines, Negative Creeps will channel the essence of Nirvana's music at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 25, with doors at 11pm.

Weekend charity concert at St Nick’s

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

An evening of choral song and music will be held in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday, March 22, to raise funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Simon.

Byrne Brothers take Donegal energy to town

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The Byrne Brothers, an award-winning family band from Donegal, will bring their energetic style of folk and trad music to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 19, with doors at 8pm.

Sunday strings in the city

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

A Sunday treat awaits fans of classical violin and viola this weekend, with a city performance by the Vanbrugh Trio and Friends at St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, March 30, at 3pm.

The Kilkennys to play Galway

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Traditional Irish folk and balladeers The Kilkennys, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 12, with doors opening at 10pm.

Foreign Land arrives after Field Trip hiatus

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Field Trip are set to make a return to the Irish music scene this spring when they release their new album, Foreign Land, with a music video and live show to celebrate the occasion.

Mystery film for cinema’s 20th birthday

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

This March Bank Holiday, the Eye Cinema will celebrate two decades in operation with a special screening of a mystery film.

Naomi Berrill Trio in town

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Based in Florence, Berrill is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer-songwriter. Her work spans genres and disciplines, exploring the potential of the cello as an accompanying instrument to the voice.

St Patrick’s weekend at Monroe’s

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host an exciting weekend of music and celebration, featuring a mix of tribute acts, home-grown talent, and high-energy trad this St Patrick’s weekend.

Let the beats roll for Galway Drum Show

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

This premier event is a must for drummers, musicians, and music lovers of all kinds, celebrating rhythm, talent, and innovation.

Ryan McMullan on Redesign tour

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Portaferry native, whose voice has been compared to Paolo Nutini and early Tom Waits, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting Ulster artists to emerge in recent years.

Opacas home from Abbey Road

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

After the success of their album Carpe Diem and a whirlwind tour, The Opacas took some time out to craft fresh material. And where better to bring those songs to life than in the same studio that hosted The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin?

Vox Orbis premiere Arnesen's Stabat Mater in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Vox Orbis, directed by Mark Keane, will perform the Irish premiere of Arnesen’s Stabat Mater on Friday, March 14 at 8pm in the Galway Cathedral.

Rousing rockabilly with Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

With a sound that fuses swing, rockabilly, country, blues, and soul, Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra will perform in the Backstage Venue at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 4 at 7:30pm.

Multi-platinum Casey returns to Galway

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

With a career spanning more than two decades, award-winning artist Paddy Casey returns to Monroe's Live on Saturday, March 8, with doors opening at 8pm.

Review: Three Short Comedies

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

By Seán O'Casey
Druid

Galway families to perform on TG4 in the search for Ireland's most talented family

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

From the Gallagher brothers and Cyrus duo to our own Corrs sisters, there is nothing quite as captivating as that special synergy of music and blood. It will definitely be a family affair on Sunday nights, as top entertainment show Réalta agus Gaolta returns to TG4 to find the most talented family in Ireland.

The oboe soars over the strings

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Oboist, Nicholas Daniel, returns to Music for Galway leading the Britten Oboe Quartet on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30pm, performing an eclectic programme in the beautiful acoustic of St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road. A Music for Galway encore will take place the following night, March 12, in association with The Platform Series at Campbell’s Tavern, Headford.

Galway Folk Festival announces 2025 line-up

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Renowned UK singer-songwriter, Lloyd Cole, and celebrated Montreal songsmith, Martha Wainwright, are among this year’s stellar line-up at the Galway Folk Festival 2025, taking place from June 4th-8th in various venues across the city.

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