Hear the Elvis Costello songbook in Galway

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album ‘Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello', English duo My Darling Clementine play Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 4.

Gary Barlow-approved Take That tribute at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Few tribute acts win approval from the artists they emulate, but Rule The World boasts Take That’s Gary Barlow as a fan.

No Spaghetti Westerns for Galway's Italian film fest

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Organised by the Italian Embassy, the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian-Irish Chamber of Commerce, the festival will take place across Dublin, Cork and Galway from April to May. This is the third year of the Italian Film Festival in Ireland, and its first time in Galway.

Late-night fun at HYDE’s ‘Bottomless After Dark’ event

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Mark Friday, April 26th, in your calendar because you’ll need it free for HYDE Bar’s exciting ‘Bottomless After Dark’ event which will celebrate female music icons from 7pm ‘til late.

Why are the Irish so good at storytelling?

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

To be human is to be a natural-born storyteller, and there are theories about why that is. But one thing that is not up for debate is that storytelling is precious in Irish culture.

Free choral concert by Charleston County School of the Arts

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

All are welcome to the free choral concert which will take place on April 9 at 8pm in St Joseph's Church, Galway by the Charleston County School of the Arts from South Carolina, USA.

The Charleston County School of the Arts Vocal Department is made up of 190 singers from grades six through 12, lead by directors Heather Hammond Caffarel and Robin A. Rogers.

Japanese film fest begins this week

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The Japanese Film Festival Ireland returns to Galway for its 15th edition this week, with a line-up highlighting the best of that country’s cinema.

Guitar originals from Sano Hill at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Irish singer-songwriter Sano Hill has carved a niche for himself in the music industry for timeless acoustic guitar originals.

The Circus Ponies giddy up for ‘90s revival

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

From a ‘Commitments-style’ meeting in the back to the pub four years ago, to their upcoming gig at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, April 13, The Circus Ponies are chomping at their bits to gallop through a festival-style ‘90s experience.

Over 50 events for Galway Folk Festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The third Galway Folk Festival has unveiled its 2024 programme with folk, roots, and traditional music in several venues across Galway city from Wednesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 9.

Deranged orchestra to be Policed at Big Top

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

The final act to be announced for the Big Top at this summer’s Galway International Arts Festival will be fronted by Stewart Copeland, founder of English rockers the Police.

Houseplants in Galway this weekend

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Houseplants is the fully-fledged creative vision of two of Ireland’s most respected artists – Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan, and innovative, atmospheric producer Daithí.

Two new art exhibits tackle Identity

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Two new exhibitions created in collaboration with artist Jane Cassidy open on Nun's Island this eve, Thursday, April 11, using animation, video, and voice-over to delve into the talents, interests, and dreams of the ten artists in Arts Alive Galway

Róisín Dubh goes Boom

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Le Boom is brothers Christy and Andy from Navan. These underground ravers will emerge from their warehouses to play the Róisín Dubh next Thursday, April 18, at midnight.

Two Bookers booked for Cúirt

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Recent Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch will discuss his novel Prophet Song and 2005 winner John Banville will converse with author Mike McCormack at Galway's 39th Cúirt literature festival this month.

Driven Snow in Galway this weekend

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Fresh from releasing their debut album A Kind Of Dreaming last month, Driven Snow play the Róisín Dubh this Saturday, April 6.

Matter and Infinity, a solo show by Dani Gill at 126 Gallery

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Matter and Infinity is a solo show in the 126 Gallery on April 10 to April 24 by Dani Gill, exploring memory, water, lineage, the real and the ephemeral. Working with water, text, and sculpture, the work explores what it means to exist in and between universal planes, the fractured nature of memory, and how we understand our physical state.

Dilemma! at the Town Hall

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

In a post-apocalyptic world, there’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 20-year-old daughter, or keep it for yourself?

Concert season ends before cello festival in May

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Music for Galway’s 42nd International Concert Season concludes next week with a peformance by clarinet and vocalist duo Eonta at the University of Galway, before its cello festival Cellisimo begins in May.