Irish indie-electronic duo All Tvvins performing in Róisín Dubh on Saturday July 29

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Irish indie-electronic duo All Tvvins, featuring Conor Adams (The Cast Of Cheers) & Lar Kaye (Adebisi Shank), whose debut album 'IIVV' shot into the Irish charts at #2 and earned a Choice Music Prize nomination for Irish “Album of the Year” while smashing the 20 million streams landmark, are back with their latest single "What's Happening.”

New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa to play in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture.

Arts Festival stand up comedy specials at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

As part of the exciting arts festival lineup, get ready for a series of comedically diverse stand up specials in Róisín Dubh from five of Ireland’s finest homegrown talents.

Bedbound — a masterpiece in tension

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Bedbound does not do sugar-coating — Right from the outset, we become fellow-bedmates of this sad duo. The set when it is exposed to us dramatically is the claustrophobic world inhabited by a father and daughter trapped in a tiny bedroom with life-stained walls.

The Pulse — physical theatre at its best

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Gravity & Other Myths has become a firm favourite with Galway International Arts Festival audiences in recent years, and never fail to astound and inspire with their breathtaking physical theatre.

In The Pulse, arguably their most ambitious production to date, the acrobats perform gravity-defying feats to a live score provided by the Barcelona based choir, Cor de Noies de l'Orfeó Català.

Bedbound — a masterpiece in tension

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Bedbound does not do sugar-coating — Right from the outset, we become fellow-bedmates of this sad duo. The set when it is exposed to us dramatically is the claustrophobic world inhabited by a father and daughter trapped in a tiny bedroom with life-stained walls.

A trail of beautiful work

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Theatre Director Andrew Flynn has left a trail of beautiful work behind him. From Martin McDonagh and Pat McCabe, to Frank O'Connor and Sean O'Casey, Andrew has directed work by some of the best names in Irish theatre and beyond. His fiercely praised adaptation of Donal Ryan's 2018 novel, From A Low And Quiet Sea, delivered a very affecting narrative, the kind that sticks around to haunt you for weeks to come. I originally saw it as part of last year's arts festival in 90-seater Nun's Island Theatre. I couldn't imagine a better venue, tension from the stage spilling over until it was almost overwhelming (isn't a dramatic play doing its job when you realise your teeth have been clenched for over an hour?) However, Andrew points out that the show's later performance in the Town Hall was just as good - maybe even better. "We weren't sure if it would work, but the larger venue gave the audience more room to relax and see the humour in the piece as well."

Colm and Brenda Meaney breathe new life into Enda Walsh play, Bedbound

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Described by the New York Times as ‘a genuine and bracing original … a whiskey shot of a play’, Bedbound is about a megalomaniac furniture salesman and his daughter, who is confined to her small bed. As Enda Walsh himself explains, "All my plays are about people who haven’t been loved or looked after".

London Astrobeat Orchestra to perform Talking Heads as part of Arts Festival in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

“This is The Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense delivered live & with a degree of raw, cosmic, human energy that will totally, utterly & completely blow your wig off."(World Headquarters)

Record Breaking Chart Topper Jazzy to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

In the wake of becoming the first Irish female to reach number one in the official Irish singles chart in 14 years, 26-year-old artist Jazzy is set to bring her club and dance anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 22.

Captivating Collaboration with former ‘The Cardigans’ Lead Singer Nina Persson and Scottish Musician James Yorkston

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

The collaboration of former ‘The Cardigans’ lead singer Nina Persson and Scottish musician and singer-songwriter James Yorkston has forged a tender and harmonious soundscape that is set to delight audiences at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, July 26 at 8pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2023.

Reliving the Heyday of Irish Icons Something Happens at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

With catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics, Something Happens blazed a trail throughout the ‘90s delivering anthems that have stood the test of time.

From ‘Parachute’ to ‘Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello (Petrol)’ the band gained iconic status in the Irish music annals.

July Music Series in An Taibhdhearc showcasing the best of traditional, folk & jazz music

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

This summer season, Fíbín sa Taibhdhearc continues its momentum as a thriving music venue with their week-long music programme happening in July during the Arts Festival - from Tuesday July 18 to Saturday July 22.

The Dirty Circus, this Saturday July 15 in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Roll up, roll up! Galway sauce merchants The Dirty Circus are back with a new show at Róisín Dubh this Saturday July 15. Expect the best of burlesque & cabaret from these Galway legends.

'The Graceless Age: The Ballad of John Murry' to be screened at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

John Murry decamped to Ireland a decade ago. Originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, he released his debut LP, The Graceless Age, on Rubyworks back in 2013 to ecstatic reviews.

New exhibition by Luke McMullan at The Kenny Gallery as part of Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

An exhibition of over thirty new paintings by artist Luke McMullan, ‘Monarch’, will launch at The Kenny Gallery in Liosbán this Friday, July 14.

Part of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival, the exhibition features over thirty original artworks for sale in a diverse range of mediums and techniques. The exhibition will run until August 8 and will be launched at Kenny's on Friday July 14 at 6pm by poet Gerry Hanberry - all are welcome to attend.

Paul Currie to perform new show in Róisín Dubh on Monday July 24

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

“The best comedy I saw was Paul Currie” - Stewart Lee

Music scholarships on offer in memory of Ashling Murphy

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Comhaltas have established three scholarships to recognise and remember the talent and legacy of the late Ashling Murphy. Ashling was a primary school teacher, Comhaltas music teacher and performer.

Record Breaking Chart Topper Jazzy to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

In the wake of becoming the first Irish female to reach number one in the official Irish singles chart in 14 years, 26-year-old artist Jazzy is set to bring her club and dance anthems to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 22.

Galway artist casts feminist eye on city’s urban and botanical life

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Leading Galway artist Ruby Wallis will host a major new exhibition involving photography, collage, video installations, print, and sound work, as part of the 2023 Galway International Arts Festival.

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