The Town Hall Theatre has just launched an exciting programme of events for July - September 2025 that will entertain and enthral!
There really is something for everyone, with events covering everything from theatre and drama to dinosaurs, along with a musical tribute to the Bee Gees and a talk by former Sex Pistol John Lydon.
The theatre is also hosting a whole variety of films and performances as part of the Galway Film Fleadh and the Galway International Arts Festival.
Theatre delights
Scorched Earth: Part crime-drama, part psychological thriller, this gripping exploration of ambition, land, and legacy from the creator of the multi-award-winning Volcano (GIAF 2020 & 2022 ) is coming to the Black Box Theatre in July.
Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party: With a story that unfolds across four decades, this is an exciting, time-bending?and darkly humorous piece of new writing about the rise and fall of a fantasy. It is a condensed social history and a portrait of a city.?
Dimanche: This stunning visual show follows a family attempting to maintain a normal life as climate chaos descends. Meanwhile, three travelling wildlife reporters are doing their best to document the coming apocalypse.
Remember: The iconic Footsbarn Theatre Company return to Galway for two nights only with this moving portrayal of a rebellious family theatre group in a dystopian future where art is outlawed.
The Cave: This world premiere production, featuring a stellar Irish cast of Aaron Monaghan, Judith Roddy, and Tommy Tiernan, is directed by the Abbey Theatre’s Artistic Director, Catríona McLaughlin, takes place as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Finding Sophie by Christian O’Reilly: Blue Teapot's much-anticipated sequel to the spectacular Sanctuary, which tackled the difficult questions around love, sex, personal autonomy, and intellectual disability. The sequel follows Larry and Sophie's story into the future, when they reunite after years apart.
Empty Nest: Oisín Flores Sweeney's debut play is an hilarious piece of theatre that looks at how couples negotiate life after the kids leave, their dreams, disappointments, longings, and uncompromising opinions on everything - Gogglebox on speed!
Musical euphoria
G4 Phantoms of the Popera: Following on from their critically acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer, for a night you will truly never forget.
Peter Pan The Musical: Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, Michael, John, The Lost Boys, Captain Hook, Smee, Tiger Lilly, Pirates, and Indians, on a high-flying adventure to Neverland, where dreams are born and no one ever grows up. Based on JM Barrie’s classic tale and directed by Seán Power, Peter Pan features an unforgettable score by Pierre Chapter Robinson.
Sasha Kelt - Stars & Flowers: Sasha Kelt offers a rare acoustic experience — voice and guitar only — bringing his indie rock songs infused with IDM rhythms and hints of jazz into a raw, intimate setting. Stripped of electronic layers, the music reveals its emotional core and melodic beauty.
The Bee Gees Story: The ultimate Bee Gees tribute band present a celebration of the Bee Gees greatest hits from the 60s to the 90s, with a special tribute to the music of ‘Saturday Night Fever’.
Eddi Reader & Alan Kelly Gang: Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerising songstress, Eddi Reader of Fairground Attraction fame, teams up with Irish piano accordion maestro Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians featuring Steph Geremia (flute and vocals ), John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras ) and Mark Kelly (Altan ) on guitars with Jim Higgins (Christy Moore, The Stunning ) on percussion.
And so much more
Galway Film Fleadh: Ireland's leading film festival will celebrate the 37th edition from 8th - 13th July in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema. Irish film talent is to the fore of programming at the Fleadh alongside world cinema, award-winning documentaries and Irish and international short films. Enjoy powerful, moving, funny and provocative storytelling from both emerging and renowned filmmakers.
Éireann by A Taste of Ireland: Where music meets movement, Ireland’s story unfolds: sweeping audiences through the triumphs, tragedies, and courage of a nation. Performed by a cast of world-class dancers - alumni of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance - the show highlights the athleticism and precision of Irish dance, elevated by contemporary choreography paired with the visceral beauty of live rhythm.
Dinosaur Show Live: This fun, family-friendly show with some of the most realistic dinosaurs you will ever see anywhere in the world. This amazing one-hour show showcases the latest animatronic technology and award-winning puppetry!
An Evening with David Sedaris: David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers.
John Lydon: The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, he will talk about how he sees life, along with his extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.
