Damien Dempsey December gig for Galway

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Damien Dempsey will play Leisureland on Saturday, 9 December, as part of his 2023 winter tour.

Westend Allstars at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Think Dancing with the Stars, but in drag, and with participants mostly staff from businesses around Galway city’s downtown. See Westend Allstars at the Róisín Dubh, Monday, 20 November. It promises to be a drag show like no other!

Vagabonds and vagrants inspire mind of Galway’s writer of the night

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

“I grew up in a Galway family steeped in manual labour, so if there was a book in my hand, I’d be asked why there wasn’t a shovel in it when I was fit for digging,” says writer Conor Montague. “I’d often be thinking up a story on the way to working on a site, because if the other fellas stopped for a listen, then you’d get a quick breather from the heavy, heavy work.”

UkraInian Folk Rock Fusion with Scythian at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

A thunderous fusion of Celtic, Eastern and Appalachian traditions comes together in the high energy performances of Scythian on Friday, November 10th at Monroe’s Live.

Kojaque tours ‘A Night At The Opera’ to Monroe’s

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Fresh from releasing his latest album, renowned Dublin-born rapper and record producer Kojaque will bring his vibrant brand of hip-hop and jazz rap to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, 11 November.

Spirit of The Smiths at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Formed in the hometown of the original band, Manchester-based The Smiths Ltd revive the captivating and melancholic melodies of the iconic The Smiths who had a unique relationship to Ireland.

Storied singer Spillane for Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer.

Slinky pop from Sorcha Richardson at Róisíns

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Sorcha Richardson’s debut album First Prize Bravery was the culmination of her experiences throughout young adulthood, when she ventured from home in Dublin to New York, Los Angeles and then back again.

Bricknasty Balliers head to Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about groups in Ireland, Bricknasty emerged from Ballymun in early 2020 as a lockdown studio project that has developed into a band of tunesters.

Fatboy Slim coming a long way to Galway Airport

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

In the hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls, ditsy blond Erin Quinn (played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson) describes Fatboy Slim as “bigger than God” and “a modern day Beethoven”.

My Darling Clementine bring Elvis Costello songbook to Galway

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album 'Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello', English duo My Darling Clementine play Monroe’s Live this Friday, 3 November.

Radioman Marc Roberts live at Town Hall

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Country star Marc Roberts returns to the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, 11 November, supported by The Conquerors and special guest Sandy Kelly.

Rory Gallagher tribute act Deuce hail first Galway gig

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Fresh from headlining sold-out gigs at the Cork Jazz Festival, Rory Gallagher tribute band Deuce will bring his iconic blues-rock fusion to Galway for the first time on Friday, 3 November.

Bulmers Festival Club at Róisín Dubh: the place to be

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Got a ticket for a weekend show at the Galway Comedy Festival? Then you’ve also won admission to the Bulmers Festival Club at Róisin Dubh from Thursday, October 26, to Sunday, October 29.

Featuring live music, DJs, and the Silent Disco, the club is where Galway can rub shoulders with comedy stars after the serious business is done.

The ‘Queen’ of Ireland making royal visit to Galway

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

PANTI BLISS is a drag queen, contemporary comedy legend, and political activist. She is, quite simply, the Queen of Ireland, and she will tell her story at Galway’s Black Box Theatre on Saturday, October 28.

Twentieth anniversary of Living as Paddy Casey tours to Galway

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

For the first time in nearly two decades, the formidable Paddy Casey will perform his entire album Living as he marks 20 years since the album broke boundaries for the singer-songwriter.

Together with his full band, Casey is set to gig at Monroe’s Live stage on Saturday, October 28, at 8pm.

Monroe’s hosts the original ‘teenage dirtbags’

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Irreverent alt-punk rockers Wheatus are on tour more than two decades after releasing their eponymous debut album, including the global hit ‘Teenage Dirtbag’.

New Beast roars forth to Monroe’s

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Emerging talent New Beast will bring their unique and original blend of creativity to Monroe’s Live backstage venue on Saturday, October 28, at 10pm.

Pop act Lyra set for Leisureland next year

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Following two sell-out shows at Monroe’s Live last November, massive demand for the return of Lyra to Galway means she will perform at Leisureland, Salthill in 2024.

Busker Brad Heidi wows Michael D

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

With comparisons to Ed Sheeran abounding, Galway’s Brad Heidi is making waves on the Irish music scene, gaining recognition from none other than President Michael D Higgins.

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