Irish band Soda Blonde announce headline show in November

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Irish band Soda Blonde will be supporting Bell X1 at their sold-out Heineken Big Top gig tomorrow night and have just announced their own headline show in Róisín Dubh this November.

Don't miss the Sunday Night KARLnival with Greg Fitzsimmons in Róisín Dubh!

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Karl Spain is back at the helm of his clunkily-monikered Sunday Night KARLnival in Róisín Dubh on Sunday August 6 where he will be joined by special guest Greg Fitzimmons.

Cha Wa plays Róisín Dubh on Friday July 28 as part of Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

"I’ve seen the future of New Orleans music and its name is Cha Wa." - Paste

Ireland’s Top DJ Jenny Greene to Perform Electrifying Set at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

One of Ireland’s most successful DJs, Jenny Greene is set to bring an electrifying set of house, electro and old school classics to Monroe’s Live this Saturday, July 29 as part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2023.

Relive the Hits of George Michael with the Talent of James Bermingham at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Talented artist, James Bermingham will transform into the legendary George Michael for an extraordinary night of music on Friday, August 4 at Monroe’s Live.

Town Hall Theatre Announces Young Curators 2023

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Town Hall Theatre Galway this week announced Lucy Birmingham, Tara Mackin and Noel Minogue as the three young people who will participate in the NASC Network Young Curators programme for 2023/24.

Town Hall Theatre Announces Young Curators 2023

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Town Hall Theatre Galway this week announced Lucy Birmingham, Tara Mackin and Noel Minogue as the three young people who will participate in the NASC Network Young Curators programme for 2023/24. Town Hall Theatre and its partner venues in the Nasc Regional Venue Network have teamed up to present a national festival across eight regional theatres - from Letterkenny to Tralee, from Galway to Dun Laoghaire - in June 2024, programmed by the team of young people selected through a nationwide open call.

The battle of Barbieheimer

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Last week two films opened in cinemas and you literally couldn’t escape the discourse about them both, AS every newspaper, radio show and podcast were discussing Barbie from Greta Gerwig and Oppenheimer from Christopher Nolan. I heard from the Palás cinema in Galway that it was their biggest weekend in terms of tickets sales since they opened.

A trail of beautiful work

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Theatre Director Andrew Flynn has left a trail of beautiful work behind him.

An Taibhdhearc presents Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Taking place in An Taibhdhearc from July 25 to July 29, Grindr, Saghdar agus Cher is a captivating show written and performed by Aerach Aiteach Gaelach members; Ciara Ní É, Eoin McEvoy and Sam Ó Fearraigh. The show revolves around the three LGBT cast members as they give three different perspectives on one fateful night. A nice lead up to Galway Pride Parade next month!

GIAF presents Mise Freshin' & internationally renowned photographer Brian Cross (B+) at An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

MISE FRESHIN’ is an evening of new Irish beats featuring Cork-based improvised experimental group Fixity, with a live show based on the breakthrough hip hop instrumental album “Endtroducing, by DJ Shadow.” Knitting the show together will be DJ and musical mix master of Mise FRESHIN' RTE Radio 1 broadcasts, DJ Jack Dempsey McMahon [AKA DJackulate].

Discover the Vocal Talent and Raw Lyrical Depth of Singer-Songwriter Martha Wainwright

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The searing candour and integrity of Canadian-American singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright’s sound will come to life on the Monroe’s Live stage on Tuesday, July 25 at 8pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2023.

Bring a Barbie to the EYE Cinema this weekend

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

To celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig's much anticipated Barbie (12A) out this Friday July 21, EYE Cinema are asking their customers to take their favourite doll up to the counter in order to avail of a yummy 10% off their food order this weekend (from Fri July 21 to Sun July 23).

Acclaimed Flautist and Singer, Steph Geremia, Joins Elite Musicians for Exciting Night of Folk

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Fresh from releasing her latest track ‘Blue is the Colour of Lonesome’ from her upcoming album titled ‘If Tomorrow’, internationally renowned flautist and singer, Steph Geremia will join an elite band of folk musicians at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 29 as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

The Highly Anticipated Return of New Orleans Style Showmanship with Stomptown Brass

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Stomptown Brass are back in Galway in a highly anticipated return to the city at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Irish indie-electronic duo All Tvvins performing in Róisín Dubh on Saturday July 29

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Irish indie-electronic duo All Tvvins, featuring Conor Adams (The Cast Of Cheers) & Lar Kaye (Adebisi Shank), whose debut album 'IIVV' shot into the Irish charts at #2 and earned a Choice Music Prize nomination for Irish “Album of the Year” while smashing the 20 million streams landmark, are back with their latest single "What's Happening.”

New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa to play in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture.

Arts Festival stand up comedy specials at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

As part of the exciting arts festival lineup, get ready for a series of comedically diverse stand up specials in Róisín Dubh from five of Ireland’s finest homegrown talents.

Bedbound — a masterpiece in tension

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Bedbound does not do sugar-coating — Right from the outset, we become fellow-bedmates of this sad duo. The set when it is exposed to us dramatically is the claustrophobic world inhabited by a father and daughter trapped in a tiny bedroom with life-stained walls.

The Pulse — physical theatre at its best

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Gravity & Other Myths has become a firm favourite with Galway International Arts Festival audiences in recent years, and never fail to astound and inspire with their breathtaking physical theatre.

In The Pulse, arguably their most ambitious production to date, the acrobats perform gravity-defying feats to a live score provided by the Barcelona based choir, Cor de Noies de l'Orfeó Català.

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