RTE Folk Music Awards nominee Padraig Jack is coming to The Crane Bar on Friday September 1

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A native of the Aran islands which has produced writers Liam O Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó Direáin and Breandán Ó hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter. Padraig’s song about the islands ‘Making Sand’ was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2022 RTE Folk Music Awards and it was Number 1 in the Radio 1 Airplay chart for four weeks in summer 2022.

Don't miss Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) on Saturday September 9 in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The legendary Phil Hartnoll, one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital, hits Róisín Dubh with his Orbital Classics DJ set in collaboration with New Moon Sessions, on Saturday September 9.

Australian singer songwriter Indigo Sparke is coming to Róisín Dubh on Thursday September 7

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Australian singer songwriter, Indigo Sparke, sings with lyrics that "both cut hard and comfort".

The Year Grunge Broke | Fri 8 Sept, Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Celebrate the very best of Grunge and 90’s Alternative Rock with The Year Grunge Broke. A full band show playing the music of Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, Temple of the Dog, Tool and many more of the best rock songs and bands of the 90's.

Opera Collective Ireland presents Flight, Jonathan Dove’s breakthrough opera

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

A superb, original modern-day operatic comedy which has found universal popularity, will be performed in the Town Hall Theatre next month.

Local Galway group A Capella Knights will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a concert in the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The A Capella Knights are poised to create another magical experience on their 10th anniversary with a spectacular concert, 'Knights in Shining Harmony' on Saturday, September 2 at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway.

André Rieu’s Love is All Around at Eye Cinema this weekend

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

André Rieu will stage his glorious annual summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square this year - and you can feel a part of it exclusively at the Eye Cinema, where it will be streamed this weekend on Saturday August 26 from 6pm and Sunday August 27 from 3pm.

Open Mic night at Róisín Dubh this Sunday (and every Sunday!)

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Róisin Dubh is proud to host Galway's finest Open Mic night every Sunday evening at 9pm.

Award-winning comedian Edwin Sammon coming to Róisín Dubh this Friday

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Edwin Sammon, the award-winning comedian known for his role as Father Gabriel in RTÉ's Bridget and Eamon, is back with a brand new comedy show. In "Edwin Sammon Of Knowledge", he shares his personal journey through love, lockdown, and fatherhood, while bringing his signature surreal and witty style to some of life's biggest questions.

Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss announced for Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The acts so far announced for this year’s Galway Comedy Festival include the Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss, who is bringing her smash hit show If These Wigs Could Talk to the Black Box Theatre on Saturday October 28, after a record-breaking-run in Dublin, Belfast and London.

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.

Relive the Grunge Rock of Nirvana with Negative Creeps at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

With a ferocious blend of screaming guitars, thunderous drums, and pulsating basslines, Negative Creeps capture the essence of Nirvana's music, transporting audiences back to the raw, rebellious spirit of the 90s.

Fall Right Into Place announces unmissable lineup including Junior Brother, Thumper and Elaine Malone

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Strange Brew today reveals the almost complete line-up for 2023’s Fall Right Into Place festival, which is taking place at Claregalway Castle, just outside Galway city, from Saturday 16 September to Sunday, 17 September. Tickets are €36 + booking fee and are on sale now from fallrightintoplace.ie.

A New Era of Funk and Disco with Scottish Band High Fade at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

A new era of razor-sharp funk and disco has emerged thanks to Scottish band High Fade, who are on a meteoric rise.

Renowned Nashville Country Musician Porter McClister to Perform with Band at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

As the lead guitarist for American country music stars, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, and having featured as a singer on the acclaimed ‘Oh Brother Where Art Thou’ soundtrack, Nashville’s Porter McClister will bring his renowned country, roots and honky-tonk soul to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 2 at 8pm.

The Seeger Sessions Revival to Reignite Legendary Springsteen Folk Album at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Hailing from Tyrone, Derry, Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Australia and the US, The Seeger Sessions Revival is a dynamic 13-piece band, who will reignite the spirit, energy and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Seeger Sessions album at Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 8.

Clare singer Sabrina Dinan with Ultan Conlon in Róisín Dubh on Thursday August 24

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Sabrina Dinan is a singer songwriter from Co. Clare. Having performed throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S. in the past, she is looking forward to guest appearing with Declan O’Rourke, Luka Bloom and Ultan Conlon over the coming months. She is currently recording her first album and launches her E.P. The Beginnings on August 24.

Three Bucks Left: Hardy Bucks Live at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Join Stephen ‘Cowboy’ Kelly and French Toast of 3 Bucks Left as they weave their way through a night of crafted brutish and hysterical humour. A mix of relevant and not so relevant stories that are sure to leave no dry seats in the house! Don't be surprised if a few loose tunes are fired out on a night not to be missed.

Galway city band, Ol’ Times & The Gulls, at Róisín Dubh on Saturday August 19

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Hailing from Galway City, Ol’ Times is a classic rock outfit that’s on a mission to bring rock n roll back to the forefront of music. The band draws inspiration from legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and The Rolling Stones while putting their own spin on the genre to create a sound that’s fresh and exciting.

Galway Participants in the 2023 National Youth Theatre Production

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Two young people from Macnas Youth Theatre will take part in the National Youth Theatres production of 'Like We Were Born To Move' by Eimear Hussey at the Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre next week.

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