Comedy vibes for Galway tribes

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

A new national comedy tour will land in Oranmore next month.

Monroe’s to host soul funk act Toshín

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Toshín, the dynamic six-piece led by commanding vocalist Tosin Bankole has emerged as a tour de force in the contemporary music landscape.

Slippery When Wet at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Bon Jovi's legacy comes to life at Monroe’s Live this Friday, November 24, with the electrifying performance of tribute band Slippery When Wet.

Christmas KARL at The Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Galway’s master of comedy, MC Karl Spain, will host special guests at a seasonal Christmas Comedy KARLnival at Róisín Dubh on Thursday, December 28, at 8pm.

World AIDs Day concert at St Nick’s

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

Cois Cladaigh choir and Galway’s Bel Canto sopranos will perform a unique charity concert at St Nicholas Collegiate Church on Friday, December 1, at 8pm.

Bell X1 to play 'Xmas' Galway gig

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

After a summer run including sold-out shows in the Marquee, Cork; King John’s Castle, Limerick; Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens, Galway Arts Festival, and a special performance at Áras an Uachtarain for President Michael D Higgins and guest, Bell X1 are readying themselves to get back indoors this winter.

Wolfe Tones celebrate 60th anniversary with Galway Airport gig

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

After attracting huge crowds at this summer’s Electric Picnic, Traditional Irish music band The Wolfe Tones have announced a show in Galway Airport as part of the Galway Summer Sessions on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Ashley Campbell and Thor Jensen at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Fans of the late Glen Campbell, the international star who fused country and pop to become a legendary singer-songwriter, will be thrilled to hear the original musical stylings of his daughter, Ashley Campbell, alongside guitar virtuoso Thor Jensen at Monroe’s on Friday, November 17, at 7:30pm.

Paddy Dennehy Returns to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Known for his enthralling performances, Irish singer-songwriter Paddy Dennehy will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, November 18, at 8pm.

Coldplay tribute brings spectacle to Monroe’s

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

As the only tribute band to have worked for Coldplay, Coldplace are 17 years in the making. They bring their experienced, anthemic sounds and showmanship to Monroe’s Live on Friday, November 17, at 11pm.

Glen Hansard puts Galway in the frame for Christmas show

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

After navigating the pandemic with random pop-up shows on Instagram, Glen Hansard is back on tour with a date set for Friday, 15 December, at Leisureland in Salthill.

Damien Dempsey December gig for Galway

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Damien Dempsey will play Leisureland on Saturday, 9 December, as part of his 2023 winter tour.

Westend Allstars at Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Think Dancing with the Stars, but in drag, and with participants mostly staff from businesses around Galway city’s downtown. See Westend Allstars at the Róisín Dubh, Monday, 20 November. It promises to be a drag show like no other!

Vagabonds and vagrants inspire mind of Galway’s writer of the night

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

“I grew up in a Galway family steeped in manual labour, so if there was a book in my hand, I’d be asked why there wasn’t a shovel in it when I was fit for digging,” says writer Conor Montague. “I’d often be thinking up a story on the way to working on a site, because if the other fellas stopped for a listen, then you’d get a quick breather from the heavy, heavy work.”

UkraInian Folk Rock Fusion with Scythian at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

A thunderous fusion of Celtic, Eastern and Appalachian traditions comes together in the high energy performances of Scythian on Friday, November 10th at Monroe’s Live.

Kojaque tours ‘A Night At The Opera’ to Monroe’s

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Fresh from releasing his latest album, renowned Dublin-born rapper and record producer Kojaque will bring his vibrant brand of hip-hop and jazz rap to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, 11 November.

Spirit of The Smiths at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Formed in the hometown of the original band, Manchester-based The Smiths Ltd revive the captivating and melancholic melodies of the iconic The Smiths who had a unique relationship to Ireland.

Storied singer Spillane for Róisín Dubh

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer.

Slinky pop from Sorcha Richardson at Róisíns

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Sorcha Richardson’s debut album First Prize Bravery was the culmination of her experiences throughout young adulthood, when she ventured from home in Dublin to New York, Los Angeles and then back again.

Bricknasty Balliers head to Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about groups in Ireland, Bricknasty emerged from Ballymun in early 2020 as a lockdown studio project that has developed into a band of tunesters.

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