Street arts takes centre stage in Galway

Thu, May 23, 2019

MORE THAN 200 international artists, programmers, researchers, teachers, journalists and policy makers, have arrived in Galway to attend Fresh Street #3, Europe’s largest international seminar for street arts.

Art workshops with Jennifer Cunningham

Thu, May 23, 2019

THE AWARD winning Galway artist Jennifer Cunningham will hold another series of her popular one day workshops on June 1, 8, and 15, and a new two day printmaking course on June 29 and 30.

Get ready to go Bingo Loco

Thu, May 16, 2019

BINGO LOCO is the runaway child of traditional bingo - complete with rave rounds, lip sync battles, and dance offs, and next month it comes to Galway.

Galway International Arts Festival 2019

Wed, May 15, 2019

Rock legend Robert Plant; songwriting legend Burt Bacharach; five world premiers and two Irish and two European premieres for theatre; an on street silent disco/flash mob, and major public discussions on Brexit and climate change - this is the Galway International Arts Festival 2019.

Galway Early Music Festival 2019

Thu, May 09, 2019

SHARON CARTY, one of Ireland's leading opera singers, will be among the highlights of this year's Galway Early Music Festival which returns from Friday May 24 to Sunday 26.

Theatre57 hosts public discussion on cultural infrastructure

Thu, May 09, 2019

THEATRE57 WILL host a free public discussion on how a village, town, city, or region can support its creative community, and vice versa, as part of this year’s Galway Theatre Festival.

Many faces making one - Fictional Portraits 2019

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

TAKE AN image of say, 10 different people, and digitally combine them into until they become one face. It is a portrait of someone who does not, and has never existed, made up of images of people who do.

Miss Galway 2019/20: Beauty with a Purpose

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

DNA Nightclub & Venue is hosting this year’s Beauty with a Purpose contest, Miss Galway Selection; as part of the nationwide Miss Ireland Pageant. The crowned winner of Miss Galway will represent the city and county in the national final this autumn.

Taking place on Friday June 7, the Miss Galway contest is an excellent platform and opportunity for young women who are keen to make a difference, open doors for career opportunities, travel, and an opportunity to meet influential industry insiders from all backgrounds.

Galway Early Music Festival dance workshops

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

IF YOU like to dance, and are keen to try something a little different, why not have a go at the some 17th century 'Playford' dances - the ancestors of our céilí and set dances?

Galway County Fleadh 2019 launched in Headford

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

PLANS TO host the 2019 Galway County Fleadh in Headford, from May 17 to 19, were formally unveiled by County Cathaoirleach Seán Ó Tuairisg last weekend.

Paint, eat, and enjoy a drink

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

IMAGINE AN art class where you can learn, or improve, your painting skills, while enjoying a glass of prosecco and some food? You can at Drink & Draw Ireland.

4th Spring Garden, Food and Craft Fair at Claregalway Castle - Here is all you need to know!

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

A perfect ‘stop-off’ on Mother’s Day….. come to Claregalway castle, have a coffee or lunch and buy a plant to start the Spring.

Hollaback: Nothing but Noughties @ DNA Live

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

On Saturday April 13th, DNA Live will bring the ultimate Noughties Covers Band Hollaback to Galway. This band knows how to get the party started, playing nothing but the BEST music from the 00’s era. After rocking DNA with a mash-up of 00’s favourites in January, they’re coming back for another much-anticipated gig.

Feel the beat of the Street with Macnas Young Ensemble this St Patrick’s Day

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

Macnas will be bringing their magic to the Galway St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday 17th March. Macnas Artistic Director is delighted to showcase next generation Macnas. The Macnas drumming troupe aged 15 -19 which will be led, under the stewardship of Éimhín Cradock and Debbie Wright, will perform a celebration of the dance between shadow and light to the city streets. 

TINY TRADERS VILLAGE TO RE LAUNCH IN NUN'S ISLAND

Mon, Mar 04, 2019

Much Loved Local Food and Craft Market Makes Long-Awaited Return in one of Galway's Most Storied Buildings. The Galway Food, Arts, and Crafts scene is in celebration at the announcement that Tiny Traders Village will be returning to the city this month. The much enjoyed but short-lived market will be relaunching in their new location the Nuns Island Theatre on March 16th and will run every Saturday thereafter.

COFFEE CULTURE MEETS COCKTAIL HOUR FOR THE TIA MARIA COFFEE REVOLUTION AT CAPRICE!

Mon, Mar 04, 2019

Coffee lovers around the world are now enjoying their favourite drink from morning cup through to evening cocktail, as the global love for coffee booms, on the 19th of March you may be invited to a very unique event which takes place at Caprice. An evening filled with treats, tricks and Tia Maria. Feel like a V.I.P with Espresso Martini on arrival, Cocktail masterclass sessions, Goodybags and a trip to LONDON up for grabs! An event you do not want to miss!

The men who inspired Narcos return to Galway

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

STEVE MURPHY and Javier Peña, the US Drug Enforcement Administration agents who led the manhunt of Colombian drug lord and Medellín Cartel leader, Pablo Escobar, and whose actions inspired the hit Netflix series, Narcos, return to Galway.

Guessing, Regressing and Fancy Dressing! It’s the Annual Baboró Throwback Table Quiz.

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

The 80’s, 90’s and 00’s are coming back in a big way! We've been hunting Pokémon, binge-watching the Sabrina the Teenage Witch reboot series, buying tickets to the Spice Girls, and dusting off our denim dungarees. Now is the time to put this nostalgia know-how to the test at this year's Baboró Fundraising Throwback Table Quiz in Monroe's Live on Tuesday, March 26th at 8pm.

DNA Nightclub – Bringing Sax Appeal to Galway City!

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

This weekend at DNA Nightclub is bringing Sax Appeal to Galway’s nightlife scene. Join them this Saturday night, 2nd March, to see one of Ireland’s leading international saxophonist performers take to the stage. Having performed across Ireland and further afield in Dubai, Spain and Ibiza, they are ready to bring their funky jazzed up music style to Galway city, playing all of your favourite chart hits and party starters.

The Biggest 90’s - 00’s Crazy Disco… Coming to DNA Nightclub!

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

After selling out Dublin’s Three Arena, the biggest disco concert is now going on a club tour, starting with DNA Nightclub & Venue on Saturday, 23rd March. The “Biggest 90’s – 00’s Crazy Disco” will take you back in time and bring you all the magic of the Three Arena concerts in a club setting. During the night you will hear all of your favourite 90’s and 00’s hits from all of the ‘Biggest Disco DJ’s’.

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