Tea, scones and classical jam

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Just as the French dessert of Café Gourmand comprises a selection of bite-size puddings, Piano Gourmand presents two hugely talented international piano competition winners. Both will perform a one-hour piano recital each, with tea and buns available in between for those attending both concerts.

Life's hurdles prompt trio's pared back album

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The Whileaways will release their fifth studio album When You Are Falling this Friday, September 25, and begin a nationwide tour at the Town Hall Theatre next Tuesday, September 29.

Country star tours new act to Conamara

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Fresh from being crowned Female Entertainer of the Year, and previously voted Female Vocalist of the Year at the Irish Country Music Awards, Claudia Buckley is bringing her brand-new production to Clifden Arts Festival on Friday, September 25.

Auditions and excitement for Renmore pantomime

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Renmore Pantomime Society’s 46th annual production will be Goldilocks and The Three Bears for an online generation.

'Tons' of culture across county on Friday

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Culture Night is not just for latte sippers in town with notions, but also celebrates modern, rural Ireland - this year most noticeably in Ballinasloe with a unique rumble of machinery beating the background rhythms to agricultural life.

Trio aim to colour the air with chamber music

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Three celebrated, international musicians with Irish roots will combine their talents for an afternoon of colourful, virtuosic chamber music at St Joseph’s Church on Presentation Road, next Sunday, September 20, at 3pm.

Choir seeks singers to tackle Dvořák

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Galway Choral Association (GCA) is a mixed-voice community choir, with openings for men and women who would like to join it to perform a beautiful, four-part piece of choral music.

EU presidency offers chance to exhibit Galway's arts

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

A Special Made in Galway showcase will be the city and county’s contribution to Cultúr 2026, the official cultural programme of Ireland’s current Presidency of the European Union.

The National Symphony Orchestra will perform in Cellissimo

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

With the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s death approaching next year, Music for Galway’s 45th International Concert Season is inspired by classical music’s German revolutionary.

Ravers reunion at Róisín's

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Thirty years after their formation, and six years after the passing of producer extraordinaire Andrew Wetherall, the Sabres of Paradise will play Galway in 2027.

Knockout funk

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Inspired by boxer Katie Taylor’s final fight in Croke Park this weekend, Galway pop singer-songwriter Daniel Cohen will release a new single tomorrow, Friday, September 4.

Clifden commands song and rhythm of Connemara

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

The 49th Clifden Arts Festival, from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 27, has lined up its most ambitious and wide-ranging music schedule to date, beyond its multidisciplinary programme of literature, visual arts, theatre, film, architecture and ideas across Clifden and Connemara.

Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds brings East Galway tradition to life in Ballinasloe

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Ballinasloe will once again become a meeting place for traditional music, song, dance, heritage and community spirit when Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds returns from September 3 to 6, 2026.

Saw Doctors go green and red

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The Tuam rockers plus special guests make their long-awaited return to Mayo for their first show in the county for more than a decade, live at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Saturday, September 5.

Izzy’s fightback fundraiser

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

A special gig for a special Galway girl will be hosted at JF Murphy’s Bar in Athenry on Saturday, August 22, from 3pm until late.

Opacas tread in Beatles’ footsteps

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The five-piece — Steve Talbot, Joe Treacy, Peter Tobin, Mike McLoughlin and Pat Boyle — secured the gig after submitting live footage filmed at Monroe’s and Padraicins, in Furbo, in the hope of taking part in International Beatle Week in September.

Decade of Collective effort for St Nick’s this weekend

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Led by Joe Bunker, The Collective is a London-based choir of actors, songwriters, musical directors, composers and singers founded in 2016, and its first public performance was with the PopUp Choir of Minneapolis, co-founded by choral conductor Heather Nelson. Nelson was appointed to Galway’s Cois Cladaigh choir earlier this year.

Ambitious orchestra returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

Ireland’s orchestral talent will share the stage with internationally acclaimed opera stars this month as the festival embarks on its most ambitious programme so far.

Single celebrates moments of possibility

Thu, Aug 06, 2026

The Portumna singer’s ‘Could Be Dancin’ is a folk-pop track that blends modern pop with a touch of two-stepping country, creating a foot-tapping, feel-good sound.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor didn't disappoint, didn't dazzle

Music Reviews Thu, Jul 30, 2026

A breezy evening found us passing through checkpoints onto well-trodden grass and a well-organised Galway International Arts Festival venue.

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