Songwriter Joshua Burnside coming to the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Joshua Burnside is the best songwriter in Ireland right now, and probably beyond, says Phil Taggart, Sirius XM.

Gigging in the Name of…

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Galway tribute band Rage are back at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street this October to re-ignite their incendiary blend of punk, metal and rap of the iconic Rage Against The Machine.

DJ D’Arcy returns to his roots

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Fresh from taking up a prestigious new slot on RTÉ's 2FM, DJ Fergal D’Arcy is back on home turf with an exciting set at Monroe’s Live for Friday, October 6, at 11pm.

Leaky drains won’t stop Culture Night

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Culture Night kicks off tomorrow night, Friday September 22.

Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band play Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Josh Ritter and band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Josh’s 2003 breakthrough record Hello Starling with a very limited European headline tour, playing the album in full (plus more music).

The White Horse Guitar Club Sunday, October 1, Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Following their sold-out tour earlier this year, The White Horse Guitar Club are back on the road again for a second spin - the ‘Wide River’ Irish tour - and a new single, ‘Cash on the Barrelhead’.

Garry Hynes tipped for trilogy award

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Dramatist Garry Hynes was nominated for a Best Director award by the UK Theatre Awards last week for DruidO’Casey, the production of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

Platinum artist Ryan Sheridan showcases The Preview Tour at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, performer and producer, Ryan Sheridan will bring ‘The Preview Tour’ to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 30.

Dynamic diva Barbara Vulso fronts Grand Soul Station at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Journey through the music of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Ray Charles and more with Galway’s new soul band, Grand Soul Station at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 24 at 9.30pm.

Galway brothers release EP

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Well-known Galway buskers All Of Eden release their debut album Abience this week.

Homage to Russian maestro in exile

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Music for Galway’s International Concert Season opens this week with celebrations of legendary romantic composer Sergei Rachmaninov in Galway City and Athenry.

Conlon remembers ballrooms of romance

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Folk singer Ultan Conlon has released his latest album with Grammy Award-winning producer David Garza.

Derelict Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Galway historian Barry Lally will launch an exhibition focusing on ideas of dereliction for Culture Night 2023 tomorrow at 7.30pm at Ballinasloe’s Town Band Hall.

Misleór Festival of nomadic cultures opens in city

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The Misleór Festival of nomadic cultures will run in the city until October 1 with a vibrant programme featuring music, film, poetry, talks and visual art from Traveller, Roma, Sámi, Mongolian, Australian Aboriginal and Romany Gypsy communities.

The Misleór Festival event is presented by Galway Traveller Movement (the name Misleór, meaning ‘wanderer’ in the Irish Traveller language Cant) celebrates and connects nomadic peoples from around the world. Started in 2019, Misleór is a unique collaboration between local artists and community activists working at local, regional, national and international levels.

Alternative Country star Hank Wangford to perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The irreverent Godfather of country music Hank Wangford returns to his spiritual home of Galway this Thursday, September 21 as part of his Irish tour.

But, We Move health podcast stage show at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Creators of one of Ireland’s top weekly podcasts But, We Move take to the stage at Monroe’s Live this month for a light-hearted take on serious wellbeing issues.

Pop sensation Lea Heart to play Monroe’s Live after new single launch

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Fresh from releasing her latest video Stolen, Kildare-born online sensation Lea Heart graces Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September, 23.

Sing Along Social bring Diva Battle tour of Ireland to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Join the Sing Along Social as they embark on a Diva Battle tour of Ireland this autumn, popping up in Róisín Dubh in Galway on Saturday, October 7. Doors open at 7:30pm, singing starts at 8:30pm sharp.

#GCF23 Programme launch party this Thursday, September 14

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The full programme for Galway Comedy Festival has been announced. Join the crew in Róisín Dubh tonight, Thursday September 14, with special guests from the #GCF23 programme to celebrate the good news. Guests joining in on the night's festivities include...