Glen Hansard puts Galway in the frame for Christmas show

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

After navigating the pandemic with random pop-up shows on Instagram, Glen Hansard is back on tour with a date set for Friday, 15 December, at Leisureland in Salthill.

Matilda The Musical for Athenry

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

After months of rehearsals, the Transition Year students of Clarin College are set to perform Roald Dahl’s classic, Matilda.

Directed by Alana McCloone and Deirdre Burke, and starring Hazel Burke in the title role, the much-loved children’s musical runs nightly from Thursday, 30 November, to Saturday, 2 December, at the Clarin College gym, Athenry. All shows 7.30pm sharp.

Damien Dempsey December gig for Galway

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Damien Dempsey will play Leisureland on Saturday, 9 December, as part of his 2023 winter tour.

Westend Allstars at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Think Dancing with the Stars, but in drag, and with participants mostly staff from businesses around Galway city’s downtown. See Westend Allstars at the Róisín Dubh, Monday, 20 November. It promises to be a drag show like no other!

Vagabonds and vagrants inspire mind of Galway’s writer of the night

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

“I grew up in a Galway family steeped in manual labour, so if there was a book in my hand, I’d be asked why there wasn’t a shovel in it when I was fit for digging,” says writer Conor Montague. “I’d often be thinking up a story on the way to working on a site, because if the other fellas stopped for a listen, then you’d get a quick breather from the heavy, heavy work.”

For One Night Only - United States vs Ulysses

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

1930s New York was a town of shebeens, jazz, sex and... Ulysses. It was the era of Prohibition and James Joyce's novel - like liquor - was much in demand, but could only be bought under the counter. Until, that was, a feisty young publisher sailed to Paris to buy the rights from Joyce, hired the best free speech lawyer in the land, and took a case to liberate Ulysses from American censorship.

Filmmaking for young people has wow factor

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Every now and again, something crops up on the rich cultural scene Galway is home to, and it makes you think: wow. Generation Fleadh, which runs for four days from Monday, 13 November, definitely wows.

Kinky Boots kicks off at Town Hall

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

It began as rebooting a failing shoe factory, became a Brit romcom movie, and then Cyndi Lauper scored it as a stage musical.

UkraInian Folk Rock Fusion with Scythian at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

A thunderous fusion of Celtic, Eastern and Appalachian traditions comes together in the high energy performances of Scythian on Friday, November 10th at Monroe’s Live.

Kojaque tours ‘A Night At The Opera’ to Monroe’s

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Fresh from releasing his latest album, renowned Dublin-born rapper and record producer Kojaque will bring his vibrant brand of hip-hop and jazz rap to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, 11 November.

Spirit of The Smiths at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Formed in the hometown of the original band, Manchester-based The Smiths Ltd revive the captivating and melancholic melodies of the iconic The Smiths who had a unique relationship to Ireland.

Storied singer Spillane for Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer.

Slinky pop from Sorcha Richardson at Róisíns

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Sorcha Richardson’s debut album First Prize Bravery was the culmination of her experiences throughout young adulthood, when she ventured from home in Dublin to New York, Los Angeles and then back again.

Bricknasty Balliers head to Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about groups in Ireland, Bricknasty emerged from Ballymun in early 2020 as a lockdown studio project that has developed into a band of tunesters.

Bawdy courtroom drama for Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

1930s New York was a town of shebeens, jazz, sex and... Ulysses. It was the era of Prohibition, and James Joyce's novel - like liquor - was much in demand, but available only illegally, until one man took a case…

Fatboy Slim coming a long way to Galway Airport

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

In the hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls, ditsy blond Erin Quinn (played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson) describes Fatboy Slim as “bigger than God” and “a modern day Beethoven”.

Country Music Star Claudia Buckley at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Claudia Buckley's meteoric rise in the country music scene is nothing short of remarkable. Her talent and charisma make her a true standout in the industry.

My Darling Clementine bring Elvis Costello songbook to Galway

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album 'Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello', English duo My Darling Clementine play Monroe’s Live this Friday, 3 November.