Dream Wife enters Galway in October

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

London-based Dream Wife is releasing a new single as part of its British, Irish and US tour which lands at Galway’s Róisín Dubh on Thursday, October 12.

Sing Along Social

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Join the Sing Along Social as they embark on a Diva Battle tour of Ireland this autumn, popping up in The Roisin Dubh in Galway on Saturday, October 7. Doors open at 7:30pm, singing starts at 8:30pm sharp.

Super Extra Bonus Party at The Róisín

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Super Extra Bonus Party return with The Corpse, the first track to be released from forthcoming album Late Nite 99, due out on September 29. The band plays The Róisín Dubh the following week, on Friday, October 6.

Singer-songwriter Seba Safe home to Galway for ‘Rainy’ at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

With a soulful blend of folk, pop and indie, Galway artist Seba Safe creates music with candid honesty.

Bionic Rats to rock steady at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Hot off the heels of their acclaimed performance at Electric Picnic, Dublin ensemble, the Bionic Rats will bring their reggae, rocksteady and ska influenced sound to Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 29.

Fifty shades of Behan

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Exactly half a century after first exhibiting his magnificent bronze sculptures at The Kenny Gallery in Galway, John Behan returns with Across the Bitter Sea.

The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley for Glenamaddy

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Glenamaddy Players present comedy by Jimmy Keary next month with The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley, directed by Mary Scahill-Flynn.

Leaky drains won’t stop Culture Night

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Culture Night kicks off tomorrow night, Friday September 22.

Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band play Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Josh Ritter and band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Josh’s 2003 breakthrough record Hello Starling with a very limited European headline tour, playing the album in full (plus more music).

Tigh He-He Comedy Club Thursday, September 21, Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Thursday is comedy night, showcasing different comics each week. Upstairs in Róisín Dubh. Gáire! Suas an Staighre.

The White Horse Guitar Club Sunday, October 1, Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Following their sold-out tour earlier this year, The White Horse Guitar Club are back on the road again for a second spin - the ‘Wide River’ Irish tour - and a new single, ‘Cash on the Barrelhead’.

Garry Hynes tipped for trilogy award

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Dramatist Garry Hynes was nominated for a Best Director award by the UK Theatre Awards last week for DruidO’Casey, the production of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.

Platinum artist Ryan Sheridan showcases The Preview Tour at Monroe’s

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, performer and producer, Ryan Sheridan will bring ‘The Preview Tour’ to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 30.

Dynamic diva Barbara Vulso fronts Grand Soul Station at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Journey through the music of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Ray Charles and more with Galway’s new soul band, Grand Soul Station at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, September 24 at 9.30pm.

Galway brothers release EP

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Well-known Galway buskers All Of Eden release their debut album Abience this week.

Homage to Russian maestro in exile

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Music for Galway’s International Concert Season opens this week with celebrations of legendary romantic composer Sergei Rachmaninov in Galway City and Athenry.

Conlon remembers ballrooms of romance

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Folk singer Ultan Conlon has released his latest album with Grammy Award-winning producer David Garza.

Derelict Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Galway historian Barry Lally will launch an exhibition focusing on ideas of dereliction for Culture Night 2023 tomorrow at 7.30pm at Ballinasloe’s Town Band Hall.

Carefully curated craic

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Galway Comedy Festival announced ambitions to become a world-leading laughathon when launching its full 2023 programme this week.

Misleór Festival of nomadic cultures opens in city

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The Misleór Festival of nomadic cultures will run in the city until October 1 with a vibrant programme featuring music, film, poetry, talks and visual art from Traveller, Roma, Sámi, Mongolian, Australian Aboriginal and Romany Gypsy communities.

The Misleór Festival event is presented by Galway Traveller Movement (the name Misleór, meaning ‘wanderer’ in the Irish Traveller language Cant) celebrates and connects nomadic peoples from around the world. Started in 2019, Misleór is a unique collaboration between local artists and community activists working at local, regional, national and international levels.

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