Shamtown brings the story of a musical revolution to stage

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

A vibrant new theatre production celebrating one of the most exciting periods in the cultural history of Tuam and Galway is set to premiere at the Mick Lally Theatre this November.

Town Hall Theatre announces exciting July-September programme

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Galway’s Town Hall Theatre this week unveiled a vibrant programme of events for July to September including world-class festivals, theatre, music, dance, film, comedy, family, literary and special events. For full programme details, ticket information and booking updates, visit tht.ie

Review: Lisa Hannigan casts spell over audience at Stiúideo Cuan

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

With stunning views of the Burren, the Aran Islands and the Atlantic ocean, Spiddal’s Stiúideo Cuan surely offers one of Ireland’s most atmospheric, distinctive and extraordinary concert experiences.

Irish-language musical 'An tÉalú' comes to Galway

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

“It was my mother who inspired the musical in the first place. It was very sad when she died, but she was content in herself. She was ready for death — not in a dark way, but because she had a sense of satisfaction with her life.”

Tickets on sale for interview event with bestselling Irish crime author Jane Casey

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Internationally bestselling and award-winning Irish author Jane Casey, will be at Kennys Bookshop for a sit-down interview event on Friday, July 17th joining Sarah Kenny in conversation about her latest thriller, Everything She Didn’t Say. Tickets are available to book on Kennys.ie now.

The Frank and Walters play Castlebar

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

This will be a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy the band’s extensive catalogue in a stripped-back and personal environment.

Plenty to 'Feed' on at Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

The 2026 festival will showcase 35 new Irish films, major world premieres, international guests and over 130 short films from Thursday, July 7, to July 12.

'The fire is bigger now than it ever was'

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

"I think that's what the powers that be would want anyway, they want you to be walking around cynical and disheartened. But then I know for a fact that I get lit up and inspired by music at all these gigs and I learn something new all the time. And people come to the gigs, there's a community there, so if anything the fire is bigger now than it ever was."

Jubilee show for brassy ensemble

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

A staggering 130 years after three Galwaymen started up a fife and drum band in 1896, St Patrick’s Brass Band is still blowing strong.

Thin ticket sales betray enthralling performances

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

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by Liam Wilson Smyth

Tattoos, puns and pop art

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Leading Irish cartoonist, Tom Mathews, will unveil 18 new works this week, including the official poster for this autumn’s Galway Cartoon Festival.

Riptide at the Róisín

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

The Riptide Movement’s 20th anniversary tour will culminate in an intimate Galway finale this winter, at Róisín Dubh, on December 12.

Galway Uke Fest opens today with expanded festival hub, international artists and four days of music

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Galway Uke Fest officially opens today, with organisers promising the biggest and most ambitious festival in the event's seven-year history. The four-day celebration of ukulele music, community and creativity will once again bring performers and visitors from across Ireland and beyond to Galway City.

Athenry teen scoops €1k for comedic film

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

A teenage movie maker from County Galway has triumphed in a prestigious industry competition at the Fastnet Film Festival, where Hollywood meets West Cork.

Night sky photography contest

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Six photographers from Galway have been shortlisted for a national astrophotography competition.

Camp cure to ‘pre-apocalyptic world’

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Theatre juggernauts THISISPOPBABY and cabaret star Emer Dineen return to Galway for one night only, next Tuesday, June 23, at the Town Hall Theatre.

Eugene O’Neill’s final play for Town Hall

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for a staging of Eugene O’Neill’s A Moon for the Misbegotten in Galway this autumn, as part of Druid’s ‘Strange Country: Ireland in America’ theatre theme for 2026.

Druid revival of Fenian melodrama

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A seachrán can be a wandering vagabond, a clever rogue, maybe astray in the head as well as abroad, and the play that made the word infamous in nineteenth century America returns to Galway this summer, for the first time since 1982.

Celebrate Bloomsday in Galway next week

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

A walking tour and a Ulysses-inspired brunch are among the events taking place in Galway city next week during a day-long celebration of James Joyce and his Galway-born wife and muse, Nora Barnacle.