Rory Gallagher tribute act Deuce hail first Galway gig

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Fresh from headlining sold-out gigs at the Cork Jazz Festival, Rory Gallagher tribute band Deuce will bring his iconic blues-rock fusion to Galway for the first time on Friday, 3 November.

Glamour and glitz at Galway’s Dirty Circus

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

ELEGANCE, DECADENCE, sauce, sexiness, and possibly Galway’s most racily glamorous night out - The Dirty Circus is back for its special Hallowe’en show at Galway Comedy Festival.

Now in its fifteenth year, Galway’s burlesque and cabaret show takes place in Róisín Dubh on the final night of the festival, Monday, October 30.

Spooky movies for kids and creeps at the EYE Cinema this week

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Ghouls, ghosts and goblins young or old are in for a treat when visiting the EYE in Wellpark from Friday, October 27, to Tuesday, October 31. The cinema is offering free face-painting and 10% off popcorn for Hallowe’en.

Lost Lear for one night only at Town Hall

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

How do staff at a nursing home facilitate the care of an ageing actress facing the inevitability of dementia? They play along with her delusions to explore her happy memories of rehearsing for a performance of Shakespeare’s King Lear of course.

Bulmers Festival Club at Róisín Dubh: the place to be

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Got a ticket for a weekend show at the Galway Comedy Festival? Then you’ve also won admission to the Bulmers Festival Club at Róisin Dubh from Thursday, October 26, to Sunday, October 29.

Featuring live music, DJs, and the Silent Disco, the club is where Galway can rub shoulders with comedy stars after the serious business is done.

The ‘Queen’ of Ireland making royal visit to Galway

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

PANTI BLISS is a drag queen, contemporary comedy legend, and political activist. She is, quite simply, the Queen of Ireland, and she will tell her story at Galway’s Black Box Theatre on Saturday, October 28.

Twentieth anniversary of Living as Paddy Casey tours to Galway

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

For the first time in nearly two decades, the formidable Paddy Casey will perform his entire album Living as he marks 20 years since the album broke boundaries for the singer-songwriter.

Monroe’s hosts the original ‘teenage dirtbags’

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Irreverent alt-punk rockers Wheatus are on tour more than two decades after releasing their eponymous debut album, including the global hit ‘Teenage Dirtbag’.

New Beast roars forth to Monroe’s

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Emerging talent New Beast will bring their unique and original blend of creativity to Monroe’s Live backstage venue on Saturday, October 28, at 10pm.

New Beast have an ethereal sound fusing elements of pop with the driving rhythms of rock to create eclectic, yet soothing and heartfelt melodies. They also play radio-ready, rousing and roaring choruses.

Mad craic for kids at Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway’s junior citizens will have their own day of mischief and merriment at the Galway Comedy Festival this weekend, with a mad magic show.

‘I want to encourage the people of Galway to come along and draw’

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

PHILL JUPITUS is no stranger to Galway Comedy Festival, being one of the most regular guests across the event’s near 20 year history - but his 2023 Festival appearance will be of a very different nature.

Féile na gáirí

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

A night of comedic rí-rá agus ruaille buaille is on the cards at Gáire as Gaeilge, Galway Comedy Festival's annual stand-up show entirely in Irish.

Eejits of the World in The King’s Head next week

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Given the pitiable state of the world today, there are more than a few eejits running amok; every one of them deserving to be ridiculed and satirised.

Comedy questionnaire

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
My Mother disappeared for a few nights when I was 2 and a half and my other sister meadhbh was 1, I was crying and crying, my father put both myself and meadhbh into his wheelbarrow, pushed us up the bothareen and then produced a packed of custard creams, a few days later my mother arrived back with a new sister in Aoife. If anyone is asking, I will do anything for an auld custard creme!

Sweet Child O’Brien

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

After a sell-out show at last year's Galway Comedy Festival, the multi-award-winning Danny O'Brien is back with a nostalgia-packed, stand-up routine.

Vice City vibes for City of the Tribes

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Grand Theft Audio, the nine-piece band that rocks to the tunes of video game Grand Theft Auto’s dystopian Vice City, is returning to the Róisín Dubh next month.

Pop act Lyra set for Leisureland next year

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Following two sell-out shows at Monroe’s Live last November, massive demand for the return of Lyra to Galway means she will perform at Leisureland, Salthill in 2024.

Busker Brad Heidi wows Michael D

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

With comparisons to Ed Sheeran abounding, Galway’s Brad Heidi is making waves on the Irish music scene, gaining recognition from none other than President Michael D Higgins.

Monroe’s rocks to The Guns N’ Roses Experience

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

With the vocal style and charismatic presence of Axl Rose, the Guns N’ Roses Experience bring the work of the legendary band to life at Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 20, at 9pm.