Nostalgia and Smash Hits at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

It will be a night of pure nostalgia at Monroe’s Live as Smash Hits takes you back to the golden era of ‘90s dance, pop, and R&B on Saturday, August 16 from 9pm, followed by a late DJ until 2:30am.

Volunteering with GIAF

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

For the past few summers, as the Galway International Arts Festival arrived, I would head into town and have a quick look at whatever was on during the day. The open-air installations and galleries were handiest, letting me enjoy a chunk of what was on offer, while still allowing me to make the last bus home. I got to thinking about what goes into making the whole endeavour happen. Spurred on by friends who had taken part the year prior, I volunteered for a few days.

Monroe’s Live launches new talent night

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Monroe’s Live is championing original music with a new night dedicated to the best of emerging talent.

Singer reaches for the sky

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

For her second single, Gerdine deftly navigates the vulnerability and uncertainty of falling in love in an expressive folk ballad. The single will go live on all major streaming platforms.

Arts Festival wrap-up at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Today, Thursday, July 24, at 1pm, Aine Bird, Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Anne Marie Grogan continue their lunchtime traditional music series at the venue.

Swifties to unite at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Fans of Taylor Swift can bop to the pop icon’s full discography when The Swift Show takes to the stage at Monroe’s Live on Friday, August 15, with doors at 9pm.

Weekend blues with Siúcra

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Doors open at 10pm, with support on the night from funk-infused surf rock trio, The Bog Project.

Week Two of Arts Festival at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

For a lunchtime traditional music showcase treat, join Nuala Kennedy on flute and vocals, and Tara Breen on fiddle this Friday, July 18 at 1pm.

Galway’s over-30s club night returns

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Galway’s very own Club 30 returns to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 26, from 6pm to 10pm, for an evening of non-stop dancing and throwback anthems from the Eighties, Nineties and Noughties.

The return of Cry Before Dawn

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Bringing together guitar-driven rock with the influence of trad, incorporating instruments such as the Uilleann pipes and whistles, the Wexford band is continuing its traditional sound with the latest single, Open Water.

NOTIFY all: delicate melodies at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Known for their combination of traditional Irish music with elements of jazz, post-rock and cinematic sounds, NOTIFY features six of Ireland’s accomplished musicians.

Stormy debut from band with Galway roots

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

‘Existing Condition’ from Petrel, is a tense, brooding meditation on fractured identity, and the strange calm found in chaos. It is on general release tomorrow, Friday July 11.

Manc duo celebrates Galway roots

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

A new Manchester band with Galway roots has dropped its debut EP Heaven Here, combining musical traditions from the West of Ireland with Northwest England’s rock n’ roll.

Skeff amps up live music all week

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The Eyre Square venue, which operates a late bar licence seven nights a week, announced a new live schedule this week tailored for locals and tourists.

Loved one’s loss inspires new song

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The County Galway-based songwriter’s delicate folk ballad, ‘Feathers on the Ground’ explores the themes of love and loss. Moving yet uplifting, this song may resonate with anyone who has experienced bereavement.

The Frank and Walters bring acoustic set to Galway

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Known for their catalogue of music spanning more than three decades, this is a glimpse into their music, stripped down to its acoustic bones.

Top US choir at St Nick’s

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Described by composer Eric Whitacre as “the gold standard of American university choirs,” these choristers hail from California State University at Long Beach.

Latin beats back the West this weekend

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Taking to the main stage, the group brings together styles and influences from across Latin America and beyond, with the smooth vibes of reggae, the upbeat energy of Ska with their energetic fusion of Latin rhythms.

Cathedral to host international organists

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

This long-running series began in 1994, and showcases performances from local and international organists.

Honest lyrics and Skinny Living

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Formed in Wakefield and gaining over 85 million streams worldwide, the band is made up of vocalists and guitarists Will Booth and Danny Hepworth, alongside Belfast-born Ryan Johnston.

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