Review: Lisa Hannigan casts spell over audience at Stiúideo Cuan

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

With stunning views of the Burren, the Aran Islands and the Atlantic ocean, Spiddal’s Stiúideo Cuan surely offers one of Ireland’s most atmospheric, distinctive and extraordinary concert experiences.

Irish-language musical 'An tÉalú' comes to Galway

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

“It was my mother who inspired the musical in the first place. It was very sad when she died, but she was content in herself. She was ready for death — not in a dark way, but because she had a sense of satisfaction with her life.”

Tickets on sale for interview event with bestselling Irish crime author Jane Casey

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Internationally bestselling and award-winning Irish author Jane Casey, will be at Kennys Bookshop for a sit-down interview event on Friday, July 17th joining Sarah Kenny in conversation about her latest thriller, Everything She Didn’t Say. Tickets are available to book on Kennys.ie now.

The Frank and Walters play Castlebar

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

This will be a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy the band’s extensive catalogue in a stripped-back and personal environment.

Jubilee show for brassy ensemble

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

A staggering 130 years after three Galwaymen started up a fife and drum band in 1896, St Patrick’s Brass Band is still blowing strong.

Riptide at the Róisín

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

The Riptide Movement’s 20th anniversary tour will culminate in an intimate Galway finale this winter, at Róisín Dubh, on December 12.

Galway Uke Fest opens today with expanded festival hub, international artists and four days of music

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Galway Uke Fest officially opens today, with organisers promising the biggest and most ambitious festival in the event's seven-year history. The four-day celebration of ukulele music, community and creativity will once again bring performers and visitors from across Ireland and beyond to Galway City.

Night sky photography contest

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Six photographers from Galway have been shortlisted for a national astrophotography competition.

Camp cure to ‘pre-apocalyptic world’

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Theatre juggernauts THISISPOPBABY and cabaret star Emer Dineen return to Galway for one night only, next Tuesday, June 23, at the Town Hall Theatre.

Émigré returns with songs in great store

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Singer-songwriter Seamus Kelleher will be home from Texas this week to perform at the Quays Bar this Saturday, June 13, at 9.30pm.

Galway Skin Clinic for the highest standard of medical and aesthetic treatments

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Are you looking for a solution to a skin concern, such as acne or rosacea? Or maybe you are looking to have subtle enhancements that make a big impact? As a leading medical and aesthetic skin clinic, Galway Skin Clinic offers a range of cutting-edge treatments designed to improve skin health, appearance, and patient confidence. From managing complex skin conditions to rejuvenating therapies that address the signs of ageing, patients can trust in the clinic’s commitment to achieving safe, effective results, supported by a team of experienced professionals.

Galway’s Virtual Reality World — a new world of fun

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Galway welcomes a new dimension of entertainment with Virtual Reality World, located in Liosban Business Park. This cutting-edge VR arcade offers an immersive gaming experience for enthusiasts of all ages, skill levels, and interests.

Émigré returns with songs in great store

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

The guitar player who has toured America since the 1970s began performing in Galway, aged 16, with bands Spoonful, Skull, Life’s Feast and Rock and Roll Circus.

Renowned Welsh Choir brings stirring harmonies to Galway

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Galway audiences are in for a rare musical treat this June as an acclaimed Welsh Choir arrives for two special performances, promising an evening of rich harmony, emotional depth and unforgettable sound. Rooted in a centuries old tradition, Welsh choirs are celebrated worldwide for their warmth, power and precision. This visiting ensemble, Meibion Goronwy [The Sons of Goronwy - one of the 18th century's most notable and influential figures in Welsh-language culture] captures that spirit at its finest – blending voices with a seamless unity that can swell from a whisper to a spine-tingling crescendo in a single breath.

Castlebar to welcome Wet Wet Wet singer

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

Marti Pellow, former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will perform at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Saturday, September 26.

Galway artist Nollaig Casey recognised in latest Deis awards

Thu, Jun 04, 2026

The Arts Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of its annual Deis Recording and Publication Award.

Féasta Ceoil brings Ireland’s best folk and contemporary musicians to Spiddal

Thu, May 28, 2026

Music lovers are in for a special treat this June as Féasta Ceoil An Spidéil ’26 returns to the beautiful Stiúideo Cuan in Spiddal, Co. Galway, bringing together some of Ireland’s most celebrated contemporary and folk musicians for a unique festival experience on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Breton harpist Alan Stivell to play St Nicholas on Tuesday

Mon, May 25, 2026

Alan Stivell, famous Breton Harpist, will be playing in Galway tomorrow Tuesday May 26 in St Nicholas Church and tickets are now on sale.

Errant herrings and flying sardines at Town Hall

Thu, May 21, 2026

Slamming doors. Falling trousers. Flying sardines. A cast at war with itself, a set that's losing the will to stand - it can only be Michael Frayn's gloriously unhinged farce, Noises Off.