St Patrick’s weekend at Monroe’s

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host an exciting weekend of music and celebration, featuring a mix of tribute acts, home-grown talent, and high-energy trad this St Patrick’s weekend.

Let the beats roll for Galway Drum Show

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

This premier event is a must for drummers, musicians, and music lovers of all kinds, celebrating rhythm, talent, and innovation.

Ryan McMullan on Redesign tour

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Portaferry native, whose voice has been compared to Paolo Nutini and early Tom Waits, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting Ulster artists to emerge in recent years.

Opacas home from Abbey Road

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

After the success of their album Carpe Diem and a whirlwind tour, The Opacas took some time out to craft fresh material. And where better to bring those songs to life than in the same studio that hosted The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin?

Vox Orbis premiere Arnesen's Stabat Mater in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Vox Orbis, directed by Mark Keane, will perform the Irish premiere of Arnesen’s Stabat Mater on Friday, March 14 at 8pm in the Galway Cathedral.

Rousing rockabilly with Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

With a sound that fuses swing, rockabilly, country, blues, and soul, Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra will perform in the Backstage Venue at Monroe’s Live on Friday, April 4 at 7:30pm.

Multi-platinum Casey returns to Galway

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

With a career spanning more than two decades, award-winning artist Paddy Casey returns to Monroe's Live on Saturday, March 8, with doors opening at 8pm.

Galway families to perform on TG4 in the search for Ireland's most talented family

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

From the Gallagher brothers and Cyrus duo to our own Corrs sisters, there is nothing quite as captivating as that special synergy of music and blood. It will definitely be a family affair on Sunday nights, as top entertainment show Réalta agus Gaolta returns to TG4 to find the most talented family in Ireland.

The oboe soars over the strings

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Oboist, Nicholas Daniel, returns to Music for Galway leading the Britten Oboe Quartet on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30pm, performing an eclectic programme in the beautiful acoustic of St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road. A Music for Galway encore will take place the following night, March 12, in association with The Platform Series at Campbell’s Tavern, Headford.

Galway Folk Festival announces 2025 line-up

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Renowned UK singer-songwriter, Lloyd Cole, and celebrated Montreal songsmith, Martha Wainwright, are among this year’s stellar line-up at the Galway Folk Festival 2025, taking place from June 4th-8th in various venues across the city.

The Big Busk for Focus Ireland is coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Step up, sing out and use your voice to help end homelessness. The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, proudly supported by Today FM, is coming to Galway’s Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Friday March 7, giving Galway musicians and performers the chance to play a part in the fight to end Ireland’s homelessness crisis.

‘It is great to be back on Glór Tíre’

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Glór Tíre, TG4’s Country Music show, returns for its 21st season on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:30pm. Mike Denver, a native of Portumna, has been a mentor on the show for most of that time, guiding and advising contestants.

Throwback to the noughties with HYDE Bar

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Do not be an Outkast, U2 can join HYDE and Usher in a great night.

Racing legends take to the stage for Rosabel’s Rooms

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat as Monroe’s Live hosts an exclusive Cheltenham Preview Night on Thursday, March 6, at 8pm in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.

Opacas and KaRoSal to rock Monroe’s Live on St Patrick’s Weekend

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

With a heady mix of rock, blues and Americana, one of Galway’s favourite fun-loving bands, the Opacas will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 15, at 8pm.

Roll With It brings the Ultimate Oasis Experience to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Fans of Britpop and nineties rock are in for a treat as Roll With It: The Ultimate Oasis Experience takes to the stage at Monroe's Live on Saturday, March 1.

Galvian Way brings high-energy trad to Monroe’s Live for St Patrick’s Day

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway’s very own Galvian Way will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on St Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, from 7pm, with a fast-paced, exhilarating trad performance that captures the heart and soul of Irish culture.

Tickets selling fast for National Symphony Orchestra return to Galway

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

The National Symphony Orchestra, in association with Music for Galway, makes a welcome return to Leisureland this Thursday 27 February for a 7.30pm performance taking place as part of the orchestra’s 2024-2025 season. This performance will be repeated in the National Concert Hall on Friday 28 February at 7.30pm.

The 4 of Us in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The 4 of Us will bring their fusion of roots and rock to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, March 29, with doors open at 7.30pm for a fully seated show.

Naomi Berrill announces Ireland tour

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Naomi Berrill, the internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and singer from Galway, now based in Florence, Italy, is thrilled to announce her spring tour across Ireland. Naomi is set to play the Róisín Dubh, on March 15 and Campbell's Tavern on March 19, 2025.

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