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.

Brilliant new documentary, Pray For Our Sinners, illuminates hope and compassion at a time of darkness in Ireland

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

“There is always a way to resist.”
PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS documents Sinéad O'Shea's return to her hometown in Navan in search of those who fought against the Catholic Church and discovers the ways in which local people found a way to resist. It is a film of unexpected twists as it chooses to shine a light on those who attempted to stand up to the church in a quiet but deeply moving resistance.

Back to the ‘80s with Renowned Galway DJ Will Softly at DNA this Friday

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

It’s back to the ‘80s at DNA this Friday, April 28th as the energetic and dynamic DJ Will Softly takes to the decks at the stylish club, located in the heart of the city’s bustling nightlife. It’s set to be the ultimate throwback event, as the talented Softly provides the soundtrack of the decade, bringing the best of ‘80s hits and party anthems to the floor.

Andrew Maxwell brings his show, KRAKATOA, to Róisín Dubh tonight

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

Multi-faceted comedian Andrew Maxwell - who has won the Time Out Award for Best Live Comic, featured on shows like Live at the Apollo and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, and voices MTV's Ex On The Beach - is bringing his show, KRAKATOA, to Róisín Dubh this evening, Thursday April 27.

Throughout his career, Maxwell has enjoyed many sell-out seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, most recently in 2022 with KRAKATOA, which was met with critical acclaim - and yet his self-confessed favourite venue to play in is the Róisín, luckily for us Galwegians. He says: "It's a really intimate, fun space to perform in, but the level of laughter that Galway crowds give you makes it feel like a huge venue."

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