Church, candles and Chopin

Thu, May 01, 2025

Australian pianist Piers Lane will put the finishing notes to Music for Galway’s 43rd International Concert Season on Wednesday, May 7, at St Joseph’s Church on Presentation Road at 7:30pm.

Junior Brother - a gig for the unsensible

Thu, May 01, 2025

Junior Brother will play the Róisín Dubh, on November 14, to showcase his third album, The End.

Conamara fiddlers on TV

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Kane sisters from Letterfrack will feature on TG4’s ‘Music Network - Ar an mBóthar’ this Sunday, April 27, at 9.30pm.

Music for the birds

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Galway Music Residency is to spread snippets of avian delight this spring to encourage classical music fans to flock to performances in Galway city and Loughea.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Weekend of music at Monroe’s

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

A Nirvana tribute, the return of Club 30 and luminaries of the trad world, Quilty - playing with Andy Irvine – is the eclectic mix on Monroe’s set-list this weekend.

This Friday, April 25, tribute band Negative Creeps return to channel the raw energy of Nirvana in a late-night performance.

Breton musicians on tour for twinning anniversary

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Leading Breton folk and traditional musicians Ampouailh,, will play Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 16, as part of the Galway-Lorient twinning 50th anniversary celebrations.

The Ampouailh quintet features Simon Lotout (bombardes) Yuna Léon (violins), Rémi Bouguennec (flute), Heikki Bourgault (guitar), and Gwylan Meneghin on bass. They will play with the famed singer, composer, and flautist Charlie Le Brun.

Trad, rock and beats at Monroe’s for Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Hailing from Donegal, the high-energy Byrne Brothers will bring their vibrant brand of folk and trad music to Monroe’s.

Depeche Mode tribute in town

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Depeche Mode tribute band, D-Mode, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, May 10, with doors opening at 9pm.

Galway boost for Soft Launch

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Soft Launch will make its Galway debut on Tuesday, May 13, at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street.

Trad titans at Monroe’s

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Shaskeen has been a cornerstone of the Irish traditional and folk music scene, and on Friday, May 9, at 8pm, the group returns to Monroe’s Live for a special seated show that promises a night steeped in tradition.

Celebrate Irish talent at Monroe's

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Monroe’s Live will host a mix of music this weekend from The Kilkennys and Ryan McMullan to Latin and pop beats.

Galway Youth Orchestra set to perform in Black Box Theatre

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Youth Orchestra will perform with Dublin Youth Orchestra in a concert in the Black Box Theatre on Sunday, April 13th at 2.30pm.

Passion performance of secret music on Good Friday

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

In the eighteenth century, Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere mei Deus drew so many visitors to the Vatican, that the pope banned anyone from copying the secretly stored sheet music, on pain of excommunication.

Early night for over-30s ravers

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The over-30s early club night has taken Galway by storm, giving clubbers a chance to hit the dance floor, without the late-night finish.

Weekend of rockabilly rhythm and comedy craic

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Monroe’s will host a weekend of music and comedy, with rockabilly rhythms and sharp-witted stand-up on the bill.

Nathan Carter afterparty with brother Jake

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Music won't be the only thing celebrated that night, with Jake's recent engagement to Karen Byrne of Dancing With The Stars becoming a major show biz story.

Meadhbh Walsh and The 4 of Us takeover Monroe’s this weekend

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

On Friday, March 28, Meadhbh Walsh performs at Monroe's Live after a whirlwind year of sold-out shows and festival performances.

Swedes to tackle trad tunes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The tour marks a special collaboration between Quilty and Irvine, combining their shared passion for Irish music. The result is a dynamic take on traditional music, offering audiences an exhilarating experience.