American Folk hero M Ward tours to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 09, 2024

Renowned Californian folk and blues artist Matthew “M” Ward, is known for his versatile, solo work and his wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of Zooey Deschanel for the duo She & Him, and as a member of celebrated band, Monsters of Folk.

Celtic goddesses of rock at Róisin

Thu, May 09, 2024

Irish duo Dea Matrona’s Irish and British tour comes to Galway on Sunday, May 19.

No Stairway for all ages at Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 09, 2024

Galway’s own Led Zeppelin worshippers, No Stairway, will play arguably some of the greatest hard rock and blues ever recorded for an all-ages audience on Saturday, May 18, at 3.30pm.

Choir sings for peace on Earth

Thu, May 09, 2024

Galway Choral Association will present ‘Pax Mundi’, a concert dedicated to the theme of peace, on Saturday, May 11, 8pm at Galway cathedral.

Moon Looks On to launch album at Monroe’s

Thu, May 09, 2024

Sligo singer-songwriter Stephen Gormley, known as Moon Looks On, will launch his new album Way Out West at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 10, at 7:30pm.

Harp extravaganza in An Taibhdhearc

Thu, May 02, 2024

Join Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland for Happy Birthday, Mary O’Hara in Taidhbhearc na Gaillimhe on Sunday, May 12, at 7pm. Celebrate renowned harpist Mary O’Hara’s birthday with the release of Voices and Harps IV, Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra’s latest album.

DJing workshops for teenagers as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

Thu, May 02, 2024

Galway teens (aged 16-18) are invited to explore their musical creativity with "Beats and Beyond," a FREE DJ workshop series led by renowned DJ Laura O'Connell.

Rock warriors to invade Leisureland

Thu, May 02, 2024

A sonic army of heavy metal soldiers will descend on Salthill next month to pay homage to the gods of Rock.

Acoustic anarchy at Monroe's Live

Thu, May 02, 2024

A heady mix of pop, punk rock, blues and country techno, Brixton’s Alabama 3 have railed against the norm with a dollop of acid house and an attitude to match.

Gotta have faith with George Michael tribute

Thu, May 02, 2024

James Bermingham and The Star People return to Monroe’s Live to celebrate the legacy of George Michael on Saturday, May 25, at 8pm.

Countdown to Cellissimo

Thu, May 02, 2024

In three weeks’ time, Ireland’s new international festival of cello and classical music begins in venues across Galway.

Grunge nostalgia for Pearl Jam

Thu, May 02, 2024

Inspired by the international grunge icons, Irish band Light Years will pay tribute to Pearl Jam at Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 31, at 11pm.

An Púcán Celebrate 10 Years with The Tumbling Paddies Gig

Thu, May 02, 2024

Get ready for one of the hottest gigs of the summer as The Tumbling Paddies come to Galway on June 6th to celebrate 10 years of An Púcán.

The story of love in song and music

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

Schumann’s iconic Frauenliebe und -leben, a song cycle charting the journey of life as defined by the experience of love, will be the centrepiece of a concert in Galway this month.

Gemma Hayes to 'Feed the Flames' at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A longstanding star in the Irish music scene, Gemma Hayes brings her dulcet tones to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, April 27.

Bird on the Wire celebrates Leonard Cohen's 90th birthday with song

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A 90th birthday celebration for legendary singer / songwriter, Leonard Cohen, will take place on Sunday, September 22, at the Black Box Theatre.

Canadian rockers Crash Test Dummies to perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Widely known internationally for their hit single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’, Canadian rockers, Crash Test Dummies are coming to Galway this October and tickets are on sale now.

Quarter century of bangers from Connemara

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Raidió na Gaeltachta might not be what first springs to mind when you think of alternative, electronic music, but Cian Ó Cíobháin has been quietly – and sometimes loudly – banging out obscure or forgotten classics from its Connemara studio for 25 years.

The N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival to take place Galway for the first time

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce, the N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival will take place from April 25 until May 5, in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The festival will screen Italian films by some of Italy’s best contemporary directors including Sydney Sibilia, Andrea Di Stefano and Maria Sole Tognazzi.

The Henry Girls bring folk harmonies to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Fresh from releasing their latest single ‘Don’t Fear The Night’ Donegal folk trio The Henry Girls will bring their rich harmonies and powerfully dynamic style to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, May 9, at 8pm.

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