New World meets Old for Salthill classic
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, led by the acclaimed Irish conductor David Brophy, now chief conductor with WDR Funkhausorchester, Cologne, returns to Galway with extraordinary uilliean piper Mark Redmond joining as soloist for Shaun Davey's epic The Brendan Voyage.
Read more ...Konno throws out ‘Lifeline’
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
The track is by Galway indie artist KONNO, co-written by Dillon Brady. It was recorded, mixed and produced by the artist in a turf shed in the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Gaza hike night music at Rowing Club
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
A 30-strong group of Galwegians is preparing to undertake a 35km pilgrimage along St Kevin’s Way in Wicklow in July to raise funds for families affected by the catastrophic crisis in Gaza.
Read more ...Singers invited to join Bealtaine 2026
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, an organisation which brings people together from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people.
Read more ...Orchestral extravaganza of exploration
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
In association with Music for Galway, Ireland’s largest professional orchestra will perform Shaun Davey’s epic The Brendan Voyage, and Dvo?ák’s monumental ‘New World’ Symphony - one of the great symphonic showpieces.
Read more ...TG4 series focuses on east County Galway music
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Ceolaireacht returns to TG4 for a fourth season, presented by renowned fiddle player, singer and broadcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.
Read more ...New concert band to debut at Hardiman Hotel
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
Founded last October under the umbrella of St Patrick’s Brass Band, the Galway Concert Band brings together local musicians with a shared passion for wind band and concert repertoire.
Read more ...Masterclasses on offer for budding musicians
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Do you have a piece of music you have always wanted to play or sing in public?
Read more ...Music inspired by physical division
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Hailed as “ground-breaking and dynamic”, the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble’s Peaceline Prespectives: Voices from a Divided City form an intriguing element of Music for Galway’s current concert season Breath.
Read more ...Wigmore Soloists at St Joseph’s
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
A truly stellar line-up of musicians from Wigmore Hall, the home of London’s chamber music, will visit Galway city in March.
Read more ...Hat trick for Blue Moose
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Blue Moose has been named wedding band of the year in Connacht at the National Wedding Industry Awards, for the third year in a row.
Read more ...Kettama to front Forbidden Fruit
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Kettama, the Galway-born DJ who is currently a globally influential techno producer in London, will headline a major Irish festival this summer.
Read more ...Gerdine inspired by 1950s classic
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Galway-based singer-songwriter Sara Gerdine will release a romantic single this St Valentine’s weekend.
Read more ...Full orchestra behind Galway Choral at St Nick’s
Thu, Feb 05, 2026
Under the direction of Musical Director Norman Duffy, the 50-strong choir will be joined by an outstanding line-up of soloists: soprano Aisling Kenny and tenor Eoin Hynes will be joined by fellow Galway native, David Kennedy (baritone) who makes his debut with Galway Choral.
Read more ...Ballads of a Bogman in city centre
Thu, Feb 05, 2026
Leading Irish musicians, tenor Gavan Ring and pianist Fiachra Garvey, will perform Ballads of a Bogman in St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, on Wednesday, February 11, at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Born to sing
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
The Galway-based choir is set to take group singing to another level as over 100 ordinary voices join forces to create an extraordinary sound at the Town Hall Theatre this February in a sell-out show.
Read more ...Road tragedies inspire warning song
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
Eight people have already been killed on Irish roads so far in 2026, including one person in Galway.
Read more ...Two world premieres for classical music fans
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
MusicConnects (previously Galway Music Residency) has announced its 2026 season, which begins this February.
Read more ...Full orchestra behind Galway Choral at St Nick’s
Thu, Jan 29, 2026
Under the direction of Musical Director Norman Duffy, the 50-strong choir will be joined by an outstanding line-up of soloists: soprano Aisling Kenny and tenor Eoin Hynes will be joined by fellow Galway native, David Kennedy (baritone) who makes his debut with Galway Choral.
Read more ...McTell’s Irish farewell to end in Galway
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Legendary British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell has announced that tickets for his last-ever tour of Ireland go on sale next week.
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