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.
Read more ...Total indulgence this January: Music for Galway unveils its 2026 Midwinter Festival
Thu, Jan 08, 2026
Galway’s winter cultural calendar is set for a major highlight this January as Music for Galway announces details of its much-anticipated Midwinter Festival 2026, titled The Quartet Extends. Running from Friday, January 23, until Sunday, January 25, at the Town Hall Theatre, the festival promises a rich celebration of chamber music, creativity and collaboration, and, in the words of its organisers, “total indulgence”.
Read more ...Looking forward to Big Top summer nights
Thu, Jan 01, 2026
Every July, something remarkable happens in Galway — already a city steeped in music, storytelling and artistic rebellion, it transforms into a living, breathing celebration of creativity. Streets hum with anticipation, conversations spill late into the night, and for a few precious weeks the ordinary rules of time seem suspended. At the heart of this annual transformation sits the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival – a venue that has become synonymous with unforgettable nights, world-class performances and moments of collective exhilaration that linger long after the lights go down.
Read more ...Iconic venue enters fourth decade with exciting programme
Thu, Jan 01, 2026
As the Town Hall Theatre enters its fourth decade, it is worth pausing to reflect on just how fortunate Galway is to have such a remarkable cultural home at the heart of the city. Few buildings anywhere can claim a history as layered, or a present as vibrant.
Read more ...Hot Press announces "History In The Making: The Concert" to kickstart 50th Anniversary activities
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
Hot Press has announced a major event, History In The Making: The Concert, featuring many of the leading lights in Irish music, to take place at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, 6 February.
Read more ...Dunmore lad with a sign jams with heroes
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
Aspiring musician Cillian Coleman from Dunmore, Co Galway, got an early Christmas present when played backstage with his heroes, Kingfishr, earlier this month in Castlebar.
Read more ...Galway's favourite Christmas movie is Love Actually
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
New research from Virgin Media Ireland has revealed Galway’s favourite Christmas movie.
According to the study, Love Actually is the most popular Christmas film in Galway, based on average Google search volumes each December since 2021
Read more ...Year of free gigs for competition winner
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
A competition for a ‘golden ticket’ of free entries to one of the west of Ireland’s premier entertainment venues has been won in a nail-biting finish.
Read more ...Carnival performance
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Indie entertainer Jerry Fish will bring his theatrical style of performance to Monroe’s Live on Tuesday, December 30, with doors open at 9pm for this seated show.
Read more ...Tribal beats to ring in New Year
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
The thumping beats of Kíla will pound from Monroe’s main stage on Wednesday, December 31, to ring in 2026.
Read more ...December line-up at Monroe’s
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Monroe’s Live has revealed a busy Christmas line-up for the remainder of December.
Read more ...Irish Folk meets rock n’ roll with George Murphy and The Rising Sons
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Hailed as one of the most exciting vocalists in Ireland, singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Monroe’s Live with The Rising Sons on Monday, December 29, with doors at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Big brass to jazz up carols in Salthill
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
St Patrick’s Brass Band will team up with choirs and vocalists from across Galway for an unforgettable Christmas Jubilee this Sunday, December 21, at the Salthill Hotel.
For this concert St Patrick’s is privileged to team up with local choirs and vocalists for what promises to be a special Christmas concert. The performance, in addition to a number of brass band classic Christmas numbers, will feature Galway Choral Association Choir, TLC Choir and Loughrea vocalists Padraig Connaughton and Madeleine Fleming.
Read more ...Winter music season will ‘extend’ the quartet
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
If there is a music lover in your life in need of a Christmas gift, tickets are now available for Music for Galway’s 22nd Midwinter Festival at the Town Hall Theatre from Friday, January 23, to Sunday, January 25.
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