Get ready for Culture Night in Galway city on Friday September 22!

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Once again, the entire city will be positively electric with excitement, with over fifty very special and unique cultural events happening across multiple venues for Culture Night on Friday September 22. Experience entire street transformations, innovative theatre, candlelit concerts and visual arts. Learn new skills including sign language, juggling, origami, boatbuilding and even try your hand at the harmonica! Gain a better understanding of Galway’s growing international communities including Spanish, African and nomadic cultures. Events run all day and into the night in our ‘Culture Night Late’ programme. All activities are available completely free of charge supported by the Arts Council and Galway City Arts Office.

Emerging Irish band The Fynches are set to soar at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Fresh from supporting renowned Irish acts The Coronas and The Stunning, emerging band The Fynches are soaring, fuelled by their mutual love of music. They will bring their fresh and original work to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 16.

It’s National Cinema Day at the EYE this Saturday September 2!

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

For one day only, this Saturday September 2, keep your diary free and join the National Cinema Day celebrations at the EYE Cinema. All screening will be just €4 including those in the Luxury Screen.

Patching Tuam textile residency with Galway artist Kathy Ross

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Patching Tuam: Let's stitch this town together, is the result of a nine month residency from Creative Places Tuam in which textile Artist Kathy Ross worked with a group of 17 young people aged between 13 and 17 to create an exhibition of tapestries and protest banners centred around their social and political viewpoints of their interactions with the town of Tuam.

RTE Folk Music Awards nominee Padraig Jack is coming to The Crane Bar on Friday September 1

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A native of the Aran islands which has produced writers Liam O Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó Direáin and Breandán Ó hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter. Padraig’s song about the islands ‘Making Sand’ was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2022 RTE Folk Music Awards and it was Number 1 in the Radio 1 Airplay chart for four weeks in summer 2022.

Don't miss Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) on Saturday September 9 in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The legendary Phil Hartnoll, one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital, hits Róisín Dubh with his Orbital Classics DJ set in collaboration with New Moon Sessions, on Saturday September 9.

Italian Acoustic Guitar Virtuoso Luca Stricagnoli to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The multiple award winning Italian guitar phenomenon, Luca Stricagnoli, has not only vastly contributed to the modern evolution of the acoustic guitar, his work has garnered him huge international success, both online and with sell out concerts across the globe.

An Púcán Unveils One of the Largest TV Screens in Ireland

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

An Púcán recently unveiled their new big screen, taking centre stage in their Heineken Beer Garden, which is sure to make the match-watching experience at the city-centre bar all the more absorbing. Described as one of the largest TV screens in the country, it has already drawn plenty of crowds for some amazing big games since it was installed.

A Modern Wave of Americana Folk with the Yonder Boys at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The Yonder Boys are an intriguing blend of Americana, rooted in traditional folk instruments with a diverse array of influences that breathe new life into the genre.

This Berlin based trio are a fusion of international influences, spanning Chile, Australia and the USA, with a dash of bohemia from their adopted European home.

An Púcán Unveils One of the Largest TV Screens in Ireland

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

An Púcán recently unveiled their new big screen, taking centre stage in their Heineken Beer Garden, which is sure to make the match-watching experience at the city-centre bar all the more absorbing. Described as one of the largest TV screens in the country, it has already drawn plenty of crowds for some amazing big games since it was installed.

RTE Folk Music Awards nominee Padraig Jack is coming to The Crane Bar on Friday September 1

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A native of the Aran islands which has produced writers Liam O Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó Direáin and Breandán Ó hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter. Padraig’s song about the islands ‘Making Sand’ was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2022 RTE Folk Music Awards and it was Number 1 in the Radio 1 Airplay chart for four weeks in summer 2022.

Don't miss Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) on Saturday September 9 in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The legendary Phil Hartnoll, one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital, hits Róisín Dubh with his Orbital Classics DJ set in collaboration with New Moon Sessions, on Saturday September 9.

Australian singer songwriter Indigo Sparke is coming to Róisín Dubh on Thursday September 7

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Australian singer songwriter, Indigo Sparke, sings with lyrics that "both cut hard and comfort".

The Year Grunge Broke | Fri 8 Sept, Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Celebrate the very best of Grunge and 90’s Alternative Rock with The Year Grunge Broke. A full band show playing the music of Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, Temple of the Dog, Tool and many more of the best rock songs and bands of the 90's.

Opera Collective Ireland presents Flight, Jonathan Dove’s breakthrough opera

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

A superb, original modern-day operatic comedy which has found universal popularity, will be performed in the Town Hall Theatre next month.

Local Galway group A Capella Knights will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a concert in the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The A Capella Knights are poised to create another magical experience on their 10th anniversary with a spectacular concert, 'Knights in Shining Harmony' on Saturday, September 2 at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway.

André Rieu’s Love is All Around at Eye Cinema this weekend

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

André Rieu will stage his glorious annual summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square this year - and you can feel a part of it exclusively at the Eye Cinema, where it will be streamed this weekend on Saturday August 26 from 6pm and Sunday August 27 from 3pm.

Open Mic night at Róisín Dubh this Sunday (and every Sunday!)

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Róisin Dubh is proud to host Galway's finest Open Mic night every Sunday evening at 9pm.

Award-winning comedian Edwin Sammon coming to Róisín Dubh this Friday

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Edwin Sammon, the award-winning comedian known for his role as Father Gabriel in RTÉ's Bridget and Eamon, is back with a brand new comedy show. In "Edwin Sammon Of Knowledge", he shares his personal journey through love, lockdown, and fatherhood, while bringing his signature surreal and witty style to some of life's biggest questions.

Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss announced for Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The acts so far announced for this year’s Galway Comedy Festival include the Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss, who is bringing her smash hit show If These Wigs Could Talk to the Black Box Theatre on Saturday October 28, after a record-breaking-run in Dublin, Belfast and London.

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