National Symphony Orchestra returning to Leisureland this Saturday May 13

Thu, May 11, 2023

Music for Galway’s 41st concert season will end with a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra in Leisureland on Saturday May 13 at 8pm. Led by its charismatic chief conductor Jaime Martín and joined by Russian-American pianist Kirill Gerstein, the orchestra will treat Galway audiences to an energetic performance.

Shaskeen snippets: Half a century of pure talent

Thu, May 11, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre as part of Advertiser Events, we look back through various publications that have covered the group's long history.

Acclaimed women-led production of Famine musical coming to the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, May 11, 2023

The acclaimed new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty’ will tour to the Town Hall Theatre on June 7 and 8 as part of Roscommon-based Enchanted Croí Theatre’s Irish tour. The work of a women-led creative team, the piece amplifies the seldom-told stories of impoverished women and the choices they made as they fought to survive 19th-century cottier life.

Experience The Nomadic Indie-Rock Soul of The Frisky Gypsys at Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 11, 2023

The fusion of musical influences that fuels the nomadic soul of Cork-based indie-rock band, The Frisky Gypsys is set to ignite the stage at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 13. Renowned for their dynamic performances, this energetic four piece effortlessly cross the genres between modern alternative, pop and classic rock, while remaining strongly grounded to contemporary folk-rock roots.

Galway Pop-Rock Powerhouse Rofi James Set for Welcome Return to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 11, 2023

Fresh from releasing their latest single ‘Over You’, Galway’s favourite pop-rock band, Rofi James are set for a welcome return to home shores with an exciting performance at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 20.

Scottish Trad Innovators Project Smok to Bring Contemporary Style to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 11, 2023

Haunting, melodic and bordering on the unconventional, Project Smok are an innovative Scottish trad band, who are blurring the boundaries between the traditional and the modern. Known for their ability to effortlessly blend trad music with contemporary new-age pop influences, Project Smok draw inspiration from indie pop acts like The 1975, LANY and Bon Iver, to more time-honoured, West Coast styles of playing.

Norwegian singer-songwriter Siv Jakobsen to perform in Róisín Dubh on Thursday May 18

Thu, May 11, 2023

Norwegian singer-songwriter Siv Jakobsen quickly became a favourite of the indie-folk world with her first EP ‘The Lingering’. Tours supporting Bear’s Den, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Damien Jurado followed before Jakobsen truly delivered on that early promise with the arrival of her debut album, The Nordic Mellow.

The Bonk, with Maija Sofia, at Róisín Dubh this Friday May 12

Thu, May 11, 2023

The Bonk is an experimental music project led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Philip Christie.

Tyrone comedian, Conor Keys, is special guest at this week's Tigh He-He Comedy Club in Róisín Dubh

Thu, May 11, 2023

"Very personal and individual style, can go all the way with that" - Kevin McAleer

St. Patrick's Band Galway & Navan Silver Band will perform at The Hardiman Hotel

Thu, May 11, 2023

St. Patrick's Band will welcome Navan Silver Band to Galway for an evening of brass at The Hardiman Hotel on Saturday May 20. The performance will include solo performances by each band, before culminating in a joint recital.

Are you under 25 and interested in being a curator?

Thu, May 04, 2023

Are you between 18 to 25 years of age and interested in curating a programme of events? The Town Hall Theatre is seeking two young people to join their NASC Network’s Young Curators programme for 2023/24. The closing date is 1pm on Tuesday May 16. The curators must be from, live in, or have a strong connection to Galway and its communities.

EXPLICIT: Pálás Cinema to celebrate a series of erotic thrillers this season

Thu, May 04, 2023

This month, Pálás Cinema will celebrate a season of erotic thrillers, a genre once considered passé, with late night screenings throughout May.

Rod Davis is coming to Róisín Dubh this Saturday, May 6

Thu, May 04, 2023

If you're a Beatles fan, you can’t miss the opportunity to hear Rod Davis talk about how it all began.

Emma Doran to perform in Town Hall Theatre this Friday May 5

Thu, May 04, 2023

After a whirlwind few years of viral comedy videos, Emma Doran sold out two nights in Dublin’s Liberty Hall in no time, and now she’s bringing her show - Mad, Isn't It - to the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, this Friday May 5.

Don't miss Tigh He-He in Róisín Dubh tonight, Thursday May 4

Thu, May 04, 2023

This week’s special guest is Aideen McQueen. Aideen is one of Ireland’s top stand-ups, having reached the ‘Funny Funny’ comedy competition final after her third gig. She also reached the semi-finals of the national new act competition ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ at the Edinburgh Festival in 2014.

Award Winning Investigative Journalist Nicola Tallant Brings Crime World Live Show Omertà to Monroe’s Live

Thu, May 04, 2023

Delve into the dark heart of Ireland’s criminal underworld, and the murders that shatter its sacred code, as award winning investigative journalist, Nicola Tallant, brings her new live show, Omertà, to Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 19. Uncover the real stories, and real people, behind the grisly headlines, as Tallant reaches into the heart of Ireland’s gangland and discloses its secrets and betrayals.

Youth Ballet West explore the theme of noise in stunning new show

Thu, May 04, 2023

White Noise is a new and highly original piece created by the dancers of Youth Ballet West around the theme of noise in our lives.

An Afrofuturist exhibition at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, May 04, 2023

AFROFUTURISM, Detroit Techno, the role of the Atlantic in the Slave Trade, the effects of Capitalism, and a mythology of an underwater Black nation will be explored in a new exhibition at Galway Arts Centre.

New single from Derek Ellard and The future business model

Thu, May 04, 2023

"...this signals his return to action in considerable style, aided and abetted by a killer band with serious chops. An intoxicating brew of folk and post rock that’s peppered with a little bit of prog” Hot Press, Edwin McFee

The Queen of Country & Irish, Margo, is coming to Galway for one night only

Thu, May 04, 2023

A former resident of Galway, Margo is very excited to be returning to a place she once called home.

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