Renowned Welsh Choir brings stirring harmonies to Galway

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Galway audiences are in for a rare musical treat this June as an acclaimed Welsh Choir arrives for two special performances, promising an evening of rich harmony, emotional depth and unforgettable sound. Rooted in a centuries old tradition, Welsh choirs are celebrated worldwide for their warmth, power and precision. This visiting ensemble, Meibion Goronwy [The Sons of Goronwy - one of the 18th century's most notable and influential figures in Welsh-language culture] captures that spirit at its finest – blending voices with a seamless unity that can swell from a whisper to a spine-tingling crescendo in a single breath.

Castlebar to welcome Wet Wet Wet singer

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Marti Pellow, former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will perform at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Saturday, September 26.

Galway artist Nollaig Casey recognised in latest Deis awards

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

The Arts Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of its annual Deis Recording and Publication Award.

Féasta Ceoil brings Ireland’s best folk and contemporary musicians to Spiddal

Thu, May 28, 2026

Music lovers are in for a special treat this June as Féasta Ceoil An Spidéil ’26 returns to the beautiful Stiúideo Cuan in Spiddal, Co. Galway, bringing together some of Ireland’s most celebrated contemporary and folk musicians for a unique festival experience on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Breton harpist Alan Stivell to play St Nicholas on Tuesday

Mon, May 25, 2026

Alan Stivell, famous Breton Harpist, will be playing in Galway tomorrow Tuesday May 26 in St Nicholas Church and tickets are now on sale.

Errant herrings and flying sardines at Town Hall

Thu, May 21, 2026

Slamming doors. Falling trousers. Flying sardines. A cast at war with itself, a set that's losing the will to stand - it can only be Michael Frayn's gloriously unhinged farce, Noises Off.

Date night energy pop-rock

Thu, May 21, 2026

Johnluke’s upcoming single ‘Nervous’, to be released tomorrow, Friday, May 22, marks the first release from his Comical Romance Vol. 2 EP series.

Casting call for 'The Wiz'

Thu, May 14, 2026

Twin Productions will hold auditions for its annual musical and enrolments for its summer theatre camp on Sunday, May 24, in Galway Community College, Moneenageisha.

Community spirit with musical ambition - Music for Galway's Cellissimo Playathon

Thu, May 07, 2026

Music for Galway is striking a fresh and engaging chord this spring with the Cellissimo Playathon, a fundraiser that blends community spirit with musical ambition. Taking place on Sunday, May 17th at 4pm in the welcoming surroundings of the The Ardilaun Hotel, the event promises an afternoon that is as entertaining as it is meaningful.

Hospice concert to mark World Ovarian Cancer Day

Thu, May 07, 2026

Galway Sings ladies choir will perform its second lunchtime concert to mark World Ovarian Cancer Day this Saturday, May 9, in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 1pm.

We just want to be loved, right?

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

All My Friends Are Bots, a new, darkly comic, and oddly romantic play from Galway-based playwright and director Emily White, premieres at the Galway Theatre Festival 2026 in O’Donoghue Centre, on May 5 and May 6 at 6:30pm.

Ten days of shows at Theatre Festival

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

From Thursday, April 30 to May 9, this year’s programme taps into themes touching on identity, belonging, memory, connection and the pull between leaving and coming back.

Homage to piano pieces for city and Loughrea

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Concert pianist and artistic director of Music for Galway Finghin Collins will offer his own flourishing finish to the city’s 44th International Concert Season at St. Joseph’s Church next Wednesday, April 29, at 7.30pm.

Opacamania at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

This special hometown show will mark the release of The Opacas' new single ‘Take Down’, available on Spotify on the same day.

Local musicians unite for ‘Voices for Pia’ fundraiser at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

A fundraising concert in Galway this month will bring together local musicians and community support in aid of Pia Cloherty, who is preparing to undergo a life-saving double lung transplant in the UK.

‘Natural Women’ to rock Town Hall

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

After decades of friendship, Irish eighties’ rock icons Leslie Dowdall and Flo McSweeney finally share the stage together for the very first time on their tour, Natural Women.

Japanese Film Festival brings international cinema to Galway screens this April

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Galway audiences will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Japanese cinema this April, as the Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns with a series of screenings at Eye Cinema.

Glenamaddy Players bring Chapatti to All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

Glenamaddy Players have secured a place in the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals, which will take place in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, from April 9 to 17, with the awards ceremony scheduled for April 18.

"Come on ta f**k"

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Catch The Scratch in Oranmore
They say to really understand The Scratch, you have to see them live. Punters in Galway can catch them at the new Momentum Festival, in Oranmore, over the May bank holiday weekend.

Choral reflection on the Passion

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

As an antidote to all the hustle and bustle, Music for Galway has organised vocal ensemble Collegium directed by Mark Duley to perform Heinrich Schütz’ setting of the St Matthew Passion.

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