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.

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.

New Beast have an ethereal sound fusing elements of pop with the driving rhythms of rock to create eclectic, yet soothing and heartfelt melodies. They also play radio-ready, rousing and roaring choruses.

Mad craic for kids at Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway’s junior citizens will have their own day of mischief and merriment at the Galway Comedy Festival this weekend, with a mad magic show.

‘I want to encourage the people of Galway to come along and draw’

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

PHILL JUPITUS is no stranger to Galway Comedy Festival, being one of the most regular guests across the event’s near 20 year history - but his 2023 Festival appearance will be of a very different nature.

Féile na gáirí

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

A night of comedic rí-rá agus ruaille buaille is on the cards at Gáire as Gaeilge, Galway Comedy Festival's annual stand-up show entirely in Irish.

Eejits of the World in The King’s Head next week

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Given the pitiable state of the world today, there are more than a few eejits running amok; every one of them deserving to be ridiculed and satirised.

Comedy questionnaire

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
My Mother disappeared for a few nights when I was 2 and a half and my other sister meadhbh was 1, I was crying and crying, my father put both myself and meadhbh into his wheelbarrow, pushed us up the bothareen and then produced a packed of custard creams, a few days later my mother arrived back with a new sister in Aoife. If anyone is asking, I will do anything for an auld custard creme!

Sweet Child O’Brien

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

After a sell-out show at last year's Galway Comedy Festival, the multi-award-winning Danny O'Brien is back with a nostalgia-packed, stand-up routine.

Vice City vibes for City of the Tribes

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Grand Theft Audio, the nine-piece band that rocks to the tunes of video game Grand Theft Auto’s dystopian Vice City, is returning to the Róisín Dubh next month.

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.

Monroe’s rocks to The Guns N’ Roses Experience

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

With the vocal style and charismatic presence of Axl Rose, the Guns N’ Roses Experience bring the work of the legendary band to life at Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 20, at 9pm.

Hunt & McKendry for Monroes

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Songstress Gráinne Hunt will join Belfast’s Dave McKendry for an intimate performance at Monroe’s Live tonight, Thursday, October 19.

Harry Stylish club night comes to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

WOMP Events unveils brand new club night celebrating Harry Styles taking place on Monday, September 25 and Thursday, November 9.

Jim Jefferies: Controversial, brilliant, unique

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

JIM JEFFERIES defies easy categorisation, and can effortlessly upend any attempt to safely define him - save this: he is arguably the funniest human on the face of the earth right now.

Funny if it’s true?

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

“We were led to believe that from St Patrick to the Book of Kells was this highpoint of Irish history; that after the Vikings and Normans invaded it was all shite and misery until Packie Bonner saved that goal at Italia ‘90. But there were a few good bits in-between, and even though our good bits were epic failures, comedy can be a great pathway to tackle these deadly serious topics.”

Amy Winehouse’s original band to play Monroes

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The musicians who accompanied the late Amy Winehouse will perform at Monroes Live on Thursday, October 19.

Dynamic Salsa Trad Fusion with Baile An Salsa at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Galway collective Baile an Salsa will bring their furious fusion of latin rhythms and traditional Irish tunes to Monroes on Saturday, October 14, at 9pm.