The Big Busk for Focus Ireland is coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Step up, sing out and use your voice to help end homelessness. The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, proudly supported by Today FM, is coming to Galway’s Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Friday March 7, giving Galway musicians and performers the chance to play a part in the fight to end Ireland’s homelessness crisis.

‘It is great to be back on Glór Tíre’

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Glór Tíre, TG4’s Country Music show, returns for its 21st season on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:30pm. Mike Denver, a native of Portumna, has been a mentor on the show for most of that time, guiding and advising contestants.

Throwback to the noughties with HYDE Bar

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Do not be an Outkast, U2 can join HYDE and Usher in a great night.

Racing legends take to the stage for Rosabel’s Rooms

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat as Monroe’s Live hosts an exclusive Cheltenham Preview Night on Thursday, March 6, at 8pm in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.

Opacas and KaRoSal to rock Monroe’s Live on St Patrick’s Weekend

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

With a heady mix of rock, blues and Americana, one of Galway’s favourite fun-loving bands, the Opacas will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 15, at 8pm.

Roll With It brings the Ultimate Oasis Experience to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Fans of Britpop and nineties rock are in for a treat as Roll With It: The Ultimate Oasis Experience takes to the stage at Monroe's Live on Saturday, March 1.

Galvian Way brings high-energy trad to Monroe’s Live for St Patrick’s Day

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway’s very own Galvian Way will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on St Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, from 7pm, with a fast-paced, exhilarating trad performance that captures the heart and soul of Irish culture.

Tickets selling fast for National Symphony Orchestra return to Galway

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

The National Symphony Orchestra, in association with Music for Galway, makes a welcome return to Leisureland this Thursday 27 February for a 7.30pm performance taking place as part of the orchestra’s 2024-2025 season. This performance will be repeated in the National Concert Hall on Friday 28 February at 7.30pm.

The 4 of Us in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The 4 of Us will bring their fusion of roots and rock to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 29, with doors open at 7.30pm for a fully seated show.

Naomi Berrill announces Ireland tour

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Naomi Berrill, the internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and singer from Galway, now based in Florence, Italy, is thrilled to announce her spring tour across Ireland. Naomi is set to play the Róisín Dubh, on March 15 and Campbell's Tavern on March 19, 2025.

Masters of Trad and EP debut this Saturday

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host two performances that celebrate the rich heritage of Irish traditional music, and the original sound of home-grown indie rock this Saturday, February 15.

Maria Doyle Kennedy to gig with husband

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Music is Maria's first love, and following time spent in several bands, she set up her own record label Mermaid Records in 2000.

Folk star Meadhbh Walsh to play Monroe's

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Last year was extraordinary for the Cork-born singer-songwriter.

Regan’s Avalanche of mysticism at Town Hall

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Co-produced with Ian Grimble, Regan’s latest album, O Avalanche, steers Regan’s off-the-main-drag feel for climate and landscape towards a creative peak.

Tribute to movie music legend

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

A special performance of Ennio Morricone’s works will be staged at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, February 22, at 8pm.

World-champion darts stars set for exhibition night in Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Three of the world’s top darts professionals, including world number one, Luke Humphries, will take part in a thrilling event, A Night at the Darts, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, February 21, at 7:30pm.

Country Stars on St Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

The Stars of Irish Country Valentine’s Concert is coming to the Loughrea Hotel and Spa on Thursday, February 13, for a night of lively and uplifting music.

Music to banish the winter

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Following the clamorous Midwinter Festival featuring the works of Maurice Ravel, Music for Galway’s offensive against the darkness and the cold continues with a concert featuring the virtuosic Fidelio Trio in the welcoming setting the Hardiman Hotel’s ballroom, on Monday, February 17, at 7.30pm.

SamePage Theatre tenth production to be Mark O’Rowe’s The Approach

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Galway city-based SamePage Theatre is taking Mark O’Rowe’s The Approach to the Town Hall Studio next week.

The Last Pearl in Galway

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Using scaled models, bunraku and shadow puppetry, the Blue Raincoat Theatre will perform The Last Pearl at the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14.

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