TG4 is looking for the world's next best Irish Dancer

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

TG4's An Ríl Deal is back for a new series.

Galway Cathedral Summer Concerts 2023

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Flourishing alongside Galway’s many other arts events is Galway Cathedral’s Summer Concerts. The series began in 1994 and is celebrating its 30th season this year.

Stellar music line-up at Monroe’s Live for the Galway International Arts Festival 2023

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Stellar music line-up at Monroe’s Live for the Galway International Arts Festival 2023

Meat and Salt - a fairy tale based on King Lear

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway Youth Theatre to stage Marina Carr’s family play as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2023

Galway Arts Festival presents critically acclaimed dance show from July 17

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

‘We leave uplifted, Poirier and Keegan-Dolan having conveyed by the chemistry of music and movement and intangible, lingering, joyous energy’ - The Irish Examiner

Alabama 3 Set to Ignite the Stage with Raucous Energy at Monroe's Live on Monday, July 24

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Alabama 3 has carved a distinctive niche in the music industry with their genre-defying sound and high-energy performances.

I hear you're a quiz master now Father... Father Ted Table Quiz incoming!

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Any idea why July 19 should be so important?
For the first time, Galway celebrates July 19 with a Father Ted Table Quiz. If you attended the TedFest Table Quiz in March, fear not - this will be a totally different but still blessed night of craic celebrating Ireland’s most divine TV comedy.

Tigh He-He Comedy Club is back in Róisín Dubh with Karl Spain on July 13

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

"His quick wit will leave you gasping" - Evening Standard

The Murder Capital at Fall Right Into Place festival alongside Pillow Queens

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Murder Capital are the second headliners announced for 2023’s Fall Right Into Place, where they will play alongside other exciting acts like the Pillow Queens. They will play Sunday September 17 at Claregalway Castle, just outside Galway city.

Greta Gerwig season at Pálás Cinema on the lead up to Barbie release

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

To celebrate the highly anticipated release of Barbie on July 21, Pálás are paying tribute to Greta Gerwig, and her particular brand of awkward. Greta Gerwig: The Art of Awkward will showcase her work both in front of and behind the camera. From the charming Frances Ha to the heart-warming Little Women, Gerwig weaves a rich tapestry in all she puts her hand to.

South Galway Bay Music Festival July, 28th 29th & 30th, 2023

Mon, Jul 03, 2023

South Galway Bay Music Festival July, 28th 29th & 30th, 2023

Don't miss Paddy Hanna in Róisín Dubh tonight, Thursday June 29

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

“An unearthed gem of Irish music” - Clash Magazine

The Steven Sharpe Show is coming to Róisín Dubh this Friday June 30

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

"One of Galway's best kept secrets" - Body & Soul, HotPress.com

Stephen Frost's Improv All Stars at Róisín Dubh on Friday July 14

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Stephen Frost’s Improv All-Stars are the Premier League of improvisers!

A Unique Night With Trad Legends McGoldrick, Smyth, Murray, Kelly and Higgins at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Five leading lights of the traditional music scene join forces for a special performance at Monroe’s Live as part of this year’s Galway International Arts Festival on Sunday, July 23 at 9pm.

Folk and Rock'n’Roll as George Murphy Returns with The Rising Sons at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Once described by Phil Coulter as “the most exciting vocal find in Ireland”, Dubliner George Murphy is back with renewed vigour following a period touring the globe with The High Kings.

Relive the Power of Led Zeppelin with Europe’s Leading Tribute Band CODA at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

With handmade replica costumes and authentic sounding instruments, CODA are Europe’s leading Led Zeppelin tribute band. From Stairway to Heaven and Black Dog, to rarer songs such as When the Levee Breaks and Ramble On, CODA will relive the excitement and raw power of Led Zeppelin at Monroe’s Live on Friday, July 14 at 11pm.

An Taibhdhearc presents Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher as part of Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Performed in Irish (with English subtitles) in An Taibhdhearc, Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher tells the tale of the dramatic and interwoven stories of three young LGBTQ+ characters with three different perspectives on one fateful night.

Horsepower Galore at Classic Fest This Weekend!

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

Galway Racecourse will be jam-packed this weekend, but with horses of a different kind. There will be tens of thousands of horsepower on display as classic and vintage cars, tractors, motorcycles, commercials and even steam engines converge from the 32 counties of Ireland to be part of Classic Fest 2023. Back for a second year following its instant success last year, Classic Fest has already become a must-attend show for lovers of all things vintage and classic. Over 25 classic car clubs are travelling to the event from Donegal to Cork and Kerry to Carlow, so almost every county will be represented in Galway Racecourse this Sunday.

Sizzling summer and autumn shows at Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

There’s a brand new season brochure in town, and it’s jam packed full of fantastic events. Town Hall Theatre audiences will be spoilt for choice in the weeks and months ahead with the sizzling line-up just announced for July, August and September, featuring many leading names in local, national and international theatre, music, comedy, dance and film. You’ll find more information on the summer/autumn programme, including details of the Galway Film Fleadh (July 11-16) and Galway International Arts Festival (July 17-30) published in the new brochure available to download from tht.ie or from the venue 091-569777. Tickets for all performances, screenings and events are now on sale.

Theatre highlights include Druid Theatre Company with DruidO’Casey and Baxter Theatre Centre/Dussedlorfer Schauspielhaus with Life & Times of Michael K and a selection of superb productions by Aidan Dooley, Seamus O’Rourke, Michael Patric, Paddy Cullivan and SamePage Theatre Company.

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