Music for Galway’s 20th Midwinter Festival SEASONS in the Town Hall Theatre and The Hardiman

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

“No need to hop on a plane to get away this January. At the heart of Galway's winter, the Midwinter Festival offers you the opportunity to experience the feeling of four seasons all packed into one wonderful weekend.“ – Anna Lardi, executive director of Music for Galway.

Celebrate a magical Irish Christmas with The Three Tenors Live

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

‘The most delicious box of chocolates your ears could ever have - stunning vocal performance.’ - New York Times

Enjoy the Met in Galway cinemas

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

The Met: Live in HD series has made the Met the world’s leading provider of alternative cinema content and the only arts institution with an ongoing global series of this scale.

Treats at the final Over The Edge: Open Reading of 2022

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Over The Edge, Galway City's literary events organisation, organise readings of poetry and fiction at a variety of venues around Galway City. The December ‘Over The Edge: Open Reading’ will take place in Galway City Library on Thursday, December 15 from 6-7.30pm.

Comedian Emman Idama to play solo comedy show in the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Zealy and charismatic, stand-up comedian Emman Idama is due to perform his solo show ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish' in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday December 17. The storyteller has appeared on RTÉ shows like No Worries If Not! Laughter In The Eye, Electric Picnic, Des Bishop’s This Is Ireland, The Year That’s In It and more. We sat down for a little chat with the 2019 Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist to find out more about the show and what he has planned for his bright future.

Phil Coulter brings a lifetime of songs and stories back to Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Phil Coulter is bringing his 80th birthday show to the Town Hall on Tuesday December 6. While he enjoyed connecting virtually with his fans over Covid lockdowns, he's happy being back in front of a live audience.

A Jamaican sound steeped in traditional roots, Cian Finn to launch new album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

With a family musical legacy that stretches to the folk powerhouse that is De Danann, Cian Finn brings his ancestral roots to his fresh reggae sound that combines electronica with hip hop, dancehall with soul.

The laughs keep coming at Róisín Dubh's Thursday night comedy club, Tigh He-He!

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

This week's headliner is Patrick McDonnell, an Irish comic favoured by everybody - whom audiences may recognise as Eoin McLove in Father Ted.

'Unique' art exhibition featuring Ukranian artists to take place in Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The opening of a "unique art project" entitled 'Point Zero' starts on Friday, December 9 at 6pm in 126 Artist-Run Gallery on St Bridget's Place.

Indie folk band The Amazing Apples are back at Monroe’s Live this December

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Fresh from the success of their ten-year celebratory reunion in October, the Amazing Apples are back to bring their popular indie-folk stylings to Monroe’s Live.

Powerful sculpture exhibition on The Famine opens in Galway on Friday December 2

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A very powerful and affecting sculpture exhibition on the famine will open tomorrow Friday December 2 at 5.30pm in Alcantara on Bonham Quay, Dock Road. It will run into the New Year.

Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc presents Fionn agus an Bradán Feasa, The Christmas Panto

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Written by Bridget Bhreathnach and directed by Séamus Hughes, Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc's Christmas pantomime travels back to ancient Ireland for a magical adventure with Fionn agus an Bradán Feasa (Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge)

Fionn Mac Cumhail is destined to be the leader of The Fianna, but he will have to defeat his father’s enemies first and the ever-so-slightly, unhinged poet, Fionnéigeas.

She Said — a matter of fact film that could win an Oscar

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

'She Said' one of the first big Oscar contenders released this year. It’s a great time of year for movies as we get all the films the studios have saved to be released just as awards seasons begins.

Sweet sounds of Vox Orbis and Emma Johnson in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Vox Orbis, a female choral ensemble in Galway directed by Mark Keane, joins forces with the internationally renowned clarinetist Emma Johnson to present her 'Songs of Celebration' in Galway Cathedral on 9 December 2022.

Celebrate Christmas with The Three Tenors at St Nicholas Church

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Celtic flavoured with a blend of classical and good humour, it’s the fabulous mix of carefully selected popular and inspiring songs beautifully arranged and sung with passion that draws in people, who can easily connect with the three warm engaging singers Paul Feery, Conor Gibbons and Philip Fagan.

Christmas by the Hearth with Sean Keane

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Join the distinctive voice of Ireland, Seán Keane and his band along with Scoil Éanna Choir for a special Christmas by the Hearth concert on Saturday December 3 and 8pm.

The Waterboys Steve Wickham and folk artist Jane Willow in unique double headliner at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

A special double headliner gig takes place at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, December 10, as musical driving forces Steve Wickham and Jane Willow take to the stage on Dominick Street. The award-winning rock fiddler Steve Wickham is part of the Waterboys’ musical legacy that has spanned over 30 years.

Phil Coulter brings a lifetime songs and stories back to Galway

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

"Nothing beats live shows and people responding. I think people have been starved of that real life connection for such a long time. They're relishing the idea of getting back to live music. I'm really enjoying the gigs myself."

Haunting and Healing Sounds with Cinder Well

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The result is a rich tapestry of folk with an ethereal air. Baker’s work is one of stillness, a quiet musing on the landscape of our time, leading to a sense of healing and sanctuary.

From Dingle to Dominick Street, Seamus Begley’s Traditional Style at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

While the award-winning musician is renowned for his Kerry wit and repartee, his most recent songs display a tenderness and emotional vulnerability, that comes with the power of experience. Working with the calibre of singer Mary Black and guitarist Jim Murray, Seamus Begley is also carving his own path as he celebrates decades on the music scene. To this end, his name alone is synonymous with traditional music in Ireland and abroad.

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