St Patrick's Band is calling for a new sound in Galway

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

It started as a drum and fife band, reinvented itself as a brass and woodwind band in the early 1900s, and again reinvented itself as a brass band in the 1970s.

Run to the Beast bring Iron Maiden tribute to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Iron Maiden tribute band Run to the Beast will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, October 24, with doors opening at 9pm.

Niall McNamee brings debut album to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Singer-songwriter Niall McNamee will perform at Monroe’s Live, on Thursday, October 30, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Support on the night comes from Colin Andrew.

Award-winning Byrne Brothers return to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Fresh from a host of appearances at festivals and events across the US, the award winning Byrne Brothers are back at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, October 18 at 10:30pm.

K-Pop Forever! is here — second date announced

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Following the announcement of a huge 3Arena show, immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert, who have just added a second date for Leisureland. Only a handful of tickets remain for 26 February and Saturday 09 May is on sale now

Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including: Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party.

Punk trio set to support Green Week at Ol' 55

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Numbskull Narrative are set to bring their brooding sound into the spotlight with their supporting performance for Green Week - a Green Day tribute act in The Ol' 55 Bar on Saturday, October 18 and Friday, October 24.

Britpop icons and Trad greats at Monroe’s this weekend

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Monroe’s Live hosts two standout performances this weekend, beginning with The Bluetones on Friday, October 10, followed by Máirín Fahy and Patsy Broderick on Saturday, October 11.

Grunge revival in Galway

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Fans of ’90s rock can look forward to a night of nostalgia when The Year Grunge Broke takes to the stage at Monroe’s Live, Galway, on Friday, October 17. Doors open at 9pm.

Trad band 3 on the Bund at Monroe’s

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Modern trad band 3 On The Bund will perform at Monroe’s Live tomorrow, Friday, October 10, with doors opening at 7pm in the intimate surrounds of the Backstage venue.

Grammy-nominated singers play historic city venue

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Stile Antico, one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles, will perform at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, on Thursday, October 16, at 7.30pm.

The Bluetones bounce into town

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The band are back in full force with a new single, ‘London Weekend Television’, and an EP of the same name.

Confessional style from Galwegian singer

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Clancy first made his mark in 2020 with his debut album The Path, a collection of intimate folk songs that introduced audiences to his warm, earthy vocal tones and intricate fingerstyle guitar.

‘Galway to Fiji’ for one night only

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

They will be joined by Yvonne Fahy, Eimear Coughlan and other special guests, for a celebration of music rooted in heritage, community, and tradition.

New voices sought by Choral Association

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Galway Choral Association is recruiting new singers to join them for rehearsals at St Patrick’s Band Hall on Sundays at 7.30pm.

Pizza and pop on the Prom

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

This dinner music experience brings a relaxed, intimate atmosphere to the restaurant, with tunes from 7pm on Fridays, and from 5pm to 7pm on Sundays.

Opacas' album launch

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

The band, consisting of Pat Boyle, Joe Tracy, Mike McLoughlin, Peter Tobin, and Steve Talbot recently recorded the album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Saturday night Scot ska

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

This 9-piece powerhouse band brings the vibrant sounds of 2-Tone ska revival to life with a thumping brass section, guitars, keys, and the signature pork pie hats.

Folk with a fresh edge

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Known for her inventive approach to folk, Lisa Knapp has been active in the British folk scene since her debut album, Wild & Undaunted.

Glory Days for Galway

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Fronted by Christy Trimble, a lifelong Springsteen fan, the six-piece band delivers an authentic sound, performing hits from Born in the USA through to tracks from Letter to You.