Explore the Heart of Darkness and the History of Goth with Author John Robb at Monroes Live

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Journalist, author and punk rock musician, John Robb, will unveil his deep dive into the dark culture of Goth for a unique evening set the intimate surrounds of the Monroe’s Live Backstage venue.

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.

Ruth Mulhern, Arts Officer encourages all audiences to participate in this annual celebration. "Galway City Culture Night is a diverse celebration of the arts and culture in Galway, something our City is truly renowned for. Culture Night is a fun evening where venues throw open their doors, our artists and communities showcase their talents and celebrate culture. The streets will be alive with music, theatre and spectacle."

Patching Tuam textile residency with Galway artist Kathy Ross

Thu, Aug 24, 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.

Fun times as Galway becomes Ireland’s comedy capital

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

Galway becomes Ireland’s Comedy Capital this October Bank Holiday, with the nation’s biggest comedy festival taking over the city’s pubs and theatres for seven nights of fun, laughter, mischief, and merriment.

GIAF presents Mise Freshin' & internationally renowned photographer Brian Cross (B+) at An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

MISE FRESHIN’ is an evening of new Irish beats featuring Cork-based improvised experimental group Fixity, with a live show based on the breakthrough hip hop instrumental album “Endtroducing, by DJ Shadow.” Knitting the show together will be DJ and musical mix master of Mise FRESHIN' RTE Radio 1 broadcasts, DJ Jack Dempsey McMahon [AKA DJackulate].

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

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.

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.

Oughterard artists come full circle

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Oughterard’s Courthouse Gallery is hosting four exhibitions throughout the summer, showing 71 artists.

Irish documentary telling the story of John F. Kennedy’s visit to Galway to be showcased at major museums

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

A new, Irish documentary directed by Galway native Pamela Finn will be showcased at the JFK Hyannis Museum Cape Cod, Massachusetts United States and Galway City Museum this summer.

Exploring the illusion of separation - an immersive sculpture installation engaging all senses

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Glenn Gibson's work, spanning two decades, explores themes of mysticism, consciousness and the natural world.

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