Arts Festival finale at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

The final weekend of the Galway International Arts Festival at Monroe’s Live promises to be an exciting one with Teddy Thompson, Gruff Rhys, George Murphy and The Rising Sons and Tara Howley performing from today, Thursday, July 25, to this Sunday, July 28.

Festival in Ballinderreen this weekend

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

The South Galway Bay Music Festival is set to return for its third year from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28.

Connacht Hospitality Group announced Race Week entertainment line-up

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

The Connacht Hospitality Group is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary line-up of entertainment across its premier venues for the Galway Races. From chic brunches to live music and vibrant nightlife, the group promises a memorable Race Week experience at The Connacht Hotel, HYDE Bar, An Púcán and M Fitzgeralds. We've got Galway covered!

Big Top to go boom: Leftfield

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Famous for their earth-shattering volume, Leftfield will headline the Galway International Arts Festival's Heineken Big Top this Friday, July 19, where punters can expect sonic boom for their bucks.

Connemara blues singer at Fringe

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The band’s music is deeply rooted in soul and blues, infused with the sounds of Sixties’ rock, folk, and funk.

Monroe’s chock full of acts for Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A vibrant line-up of artists will perform at Monroe’s Live over the Galway International Arts Festival until Sunday, July 28.

Block Rockin’ Beats afterparty at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

One of Ireland’s most recognisable names in the broadcast industry DJ Fergal D’Arcy returns to his roots with a dynamic set at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, July 20, beginning at 11pm.

Amazing Apples to drop in Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

One of Galway’s favourite indie folk-rock bands are back in town, planning to drop a set at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 24.

Galician Frisian Galwegian theatrics

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Irish language theatre company Fíbin will host an international theatre night at An Taibhdhearc in Galway next Friday, July 26, from 2pm.

Sharondipity on Dominick Street

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

“There she is now, the talented wench,” is the sterling review comic Deidre O’Kane gave of fellow comedienne Sharon Mannion who plays the Róisín Dubh this Sunday, July 21, at 7.30pm.

Will Butler & Sister Squares at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Former member of Arcade Fire, Will Butler, will play the Róisin Dubh with his new band Sister Squares next Tuesday, July 23, at 7.30pm.

City busker to play summer festivals

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

A young, Shop Street busker from Co Galway is hoping to to follow in the footsteps of other successful acts from around his native Loughrea as festival bookings roll in.

REVIEW: Endgame by Druid

Theatre Reviews Thu, Jul 18, 2024

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Druid’s decision to revive Beckett’s classic play Endgame came as something of a surprise to some within the Irish theatre community. Its contributions to the Galway International Arts Festival always prove to be a highlight, but often tend to be new plays, many of which go on tour to great acclaim, as was the case with Sonya Kelly’s Furniture and The Last Return.

Kilfenora piper at Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Talented multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer Tara Howley will perform at Monroe’s Live on Sunday, July 28, at 8pm as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

CJ’s reunion rager at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Step back in time and relive the magic of the Eighties and Nineties at CJ's Nightclub with a 25th anniversary rager of a reunion party in Monroe’s on Saturday, August 3, from 10pm.

Galway gets ready for something special this weekend with the Great Indian Food Festival

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

This Saturday, the city of Galway will experience a cultural and food extravaganza it has never witnessed before. The Indian Cultural and Sports Community, ICSC Galway, in association with India Soc of the University of Galway, is delighted to announce the first-ever Great Indian Food Festival. A very stretched-out event, planned from 1 PM till 9 PM near the Alice Perry Engineering Building, University of Galway (H91 HX31), will be a treat for all senses through its sundry, authentic Indian foods, music, and dance.

The Great Indian Food Festival promises a taste of India in Galway, with the concept of bringing together an array of dishes from the local and award-winning food houses in Ireland. At the threshold, it is not just a festival of food but a celebration of diversity—of the cultural tapestry that is alive, pulsating India—and a forum to imbibe the spirit of community here. And entry is absolutely free to ensure that everybody gets to join in the celebration. It will also allow the visitors to directly purchase items of their choice of food by visiting various food stalls and food trucks.

KaRoSal at Galway Fringe

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Local vocal trio KaRoSal will play The Loft at Seven Bar on Bridge Street this Tuesday, July 16, as part of the Galway Fringe Festival.

Murphy’s Rising Sons to shine at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Galway with The Rising Sons on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

Kings Head laughs for twenty years

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Laughter Loft at the Kings Head Bar returns with a slew of Irish comic performances during the Galway International Arts Festival.

Arts Festival means magic for Galway's summer

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

It is that time of year already: school is out, life guards are on duty, the city is filled with dusty D-reg jeeps collecting Irish College escapees, and the Galway International Arts Festival begins in earnest next week when the whole town seems enchanted.

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