Glenamaddy Theatre Festival hosting this year's All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in April

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Glenamaddy Theatre Festival are thrilled to host this year's All Ireland Confined Drama Finals in April. They will welcome the nine qualifying groups and visiting patrons who will experience Glenamaddy at its finest.

Fast forward the seasons at Music for Galway's Midwinter Festival

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Music for Galway’s 20th Midwinter Festival, this year themed SEASONS is taking place at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway as well as the Hardiman Hotel between January 20 and 22.

Right in the heart of winter, audiences can look forward to experience the feel and sounds of all seasons over four concerts. The opening featuring one of the most popular works for chamber orchestra, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons paired with the fiery 20th century interpretation of the theme, Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, by Argentinian tango master Piazzolla.

Galway artist Niamh Regan to perform as part of TradFest Temple Bar 2023

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

TradFest Temple Bar, running from January 25-29 has a packed programme of live music.

MÓC2 is proud to present Nollaig Cois Coiribe

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The musical Christmas celebration will be hosted in the dramatic and majestic setting of the Galway Cathedral, and features vocalists and instrumentalists from Galway and beyond.

South Galway Bay Music Festival scheduled for July 2023

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

After a very successful inaugural event in 2022, the South Galway Bay Music Festival returns for its second year! A three day music Festival, from July 28 to 30, will be hosted by Ballinderreen GAA Club.

In the 1950s and 60s, the village of Ballinderreen in Galway was a firm fixture on touring maps for the showbands who travelled the length and breadth of the country. The South Galway Bay Music Festival has revived that spirit.

Claddagh Choral presents Live from Galway Christmas 2022

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Let the dulcet tones of Claddagh Choral serenade you this Christmas at their concerts in Salthill Church and the Claddagh Church this weekend.

Phil Coulter brings a lifetime of songs and stories back to Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Phil Coulter is bringing his 80th birthday show to the Town Hall on Tuesday December 6. While he enjoyed connecting virtually with his fans over Covid lockdowns, he's happy being back in front of a live audience.

All roads lead to Galway city for the inaugural Songs From An Open Road festival

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Songs From An Open Road is a weekend of music, talks and film which will explore the sources and examine the influence of what is often referred to as 'global music'. Audiences can look forward to an in depth look at the various hues of melody and rhythm that permeate our planet, from the dusty trails of eastern Europe and Georgian female Trio Mandilli and their stripped down popular folk harmonies, to the Fela Kuit inspired and Nigerian born Allen Taylor's Afro Beat Orchestra's pulsating beats and rhythms.

Second Sundays at the Salt House with Galway Bay Brewery Running Club

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Founded in 2018 by Mel Mannion and Joanna Brophy, Galway Bay Brewery Running Club (GBBRC) has become a real institution in a short space of time.

Immerse yourself with global music at Songs for an Open Road festival

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Offering an "in depth look at the various hues of melody and rhythm that permeate our planet", the inaugural Songs from an Open Road Festival seeks to "explore the sources and examine the influence of what is often referred to as 'global music' at the three day festival from November 17 to 20.

Free events in Galway to mark National Harp Day this weekend

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Harps Together Lá na Cruite Harp Day 2022 takes place on Saturday October 15 with live and online events planned all over the world. For the sixth year in a row, Irish harpers extend a warm invitation to harpers everywhere to join with them in celebrating the 1000-year-old Irish harping tradition.

TULCA Festival of Visual Arts returns next month

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The 20th edition of TULCA Festival of Visual Arts will take place in venues across Galway City November 4 - 20, featuring a programme of multi-venue exhibitions and events including seminars, workshops and an Education Programme with artist talks and gallery tours that focus on looking at and responding to contemporary visual art.

Experience live music like a chieftain at the Meet Me at Sundown festival in Claregalway Castle

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

The concerts which are taking place on three consecutive Tuesdays in October, with the same acts performing the day before in Orlagh Castle in Dublin, sees double headliner shows featuring plenty of talent from this island and beyond.

Pearse Doherty, one of the organisers of the event has been a long standing fixture in the Galway arts scene says that this year's event will bring the same magic from last year's Meet Me At the Castle event, but with a much smaller and intimate event.

GCF22 Festival Club - Late night vibes and big laughs

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

WITH GALWAY set to enjoy all the high energy fun, laughter, and sheer craic of the Galway Comedy Festival, there will be no better way to end the night than at the Festival Club.

Ceol an Fhómhair

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Galway County Council Arts Office proudly presents Ceol an Fhómhair Tuam as part of the ‘Local Live Performance Programming Scheme’ on Saturday 1st of October at The Palace Grounds, Tuam.

This free event kicks off a 5pm and is headlined by Tracy Bruen and Anna Mullarkey with exciting performances from upcoming artists The Rosecaps and local Tuam band The Restricted as well as solo artists Sarah Brookfield and Jayden Murphy.

Galway Cartoon Festival returns this weekend

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

The annual Galway Cartoon Festival takes place from tomorrow September 30 to October 9 2022. The French refer to cartooning as the ‘Ninth Art’. Drawings that are usually intended to be read as much as to be looked at, cartoons, caricatures and comics can be as important and influential a part of the overall popular culture as movies, music and theatre.

Pugh steals the scenes in Don’t Worry Darling

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Don’t Worry Darling was released last week, and it has had a staggering amount of press for what is essentially a mid budget little psychological thriller. I’m not going to talk about all the drama that went on during the production. You will be able to find people much more educated in those topics than I online.

Exclusive fireside chat with infectious disease expert

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

Exclusive fireside chat with infectious disease expert

One night for all — as city marks culture night

Fri, Sep 23, 2022

One night for all — as city marks culture night

Dylan Moran has plenty to say in new show We Got This

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

DYLAN MORAN will play his first shows in Galway in four years when he headlines this October’s Galway Comedy Festival 2022. With the Tuesday night sold out, Friday and Saturday performances have been added to meet the public demand.

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