"Come on ta f**k"

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Catch The Scratch in Oranmore
They say to really understand The Scratch, you have to see them live. Punters in Galway can catch them at the new Momentum Festival, in Oranmore, over the May bank holiday weekend.

Choral reflection on the Passion

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

As an antidote to all the hustle and bustle, Music for Galway has organised vocal ensemble Collegium directed by Mark Duley to perform Heinrich Schütz’ setting of the St Matthew Passion.

‘Witching Hour’ is new single from local scene stalwart

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The title-track and third single from Noble’s forthcoming debut solo album, ‘The Witching Hour’ reveals a pastoral, seventies, folk-inspired side of his music, with intimate acoustic guitar, atmospheric electric guitar lines, and an emotionally open vocal performance marking a significant step-change in his solo work.

‘Come on ta f**k’

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Cathal McKenna and Gary Regan of The Scratch talk to MAXIM KELLY ahead of headlining Galway's new music festival Momentum next month

Choral reflection of the Passion

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Good Friday is always a day that feels different, and on April 3, St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church offers Galwegians in the city centre an opportunity for choral reflection at 5pm.

As an antidote to all the hustle and bustle, Music for Galway has organised vocal ensemble Collegium directed by Mark Duley to perform Heinrich Schütz’ setting of the St Matthew Passion.

Easter 1916 book deal for Galway tour guide

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

This Easter will mark the 110th year since the Easter Rising of 1916.

‘Witching Hour’ is new single from local scene stalwart

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Singer-songwriter Si Noble will launch his new single 'The Witching Hour' with a live show at Monroe's Backstage Bar on Friday, April 10, at 7.30pm.

Arts Festival seeks Friends

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

The line-up for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival is imminent, and organisers are keen to highlight how important the vital role Friends of the Festival play in bringing this world-renowned event to audiences each year.

Students shine at short films project

Wed, Apr 01, 2026

Students from schools across Galway and Roscommon showcased creativity, leadership and strongly shared values at a special event in Galway Community College earlier this month.

International DJ lands residency at Hyde

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Natalie Roache made a name for herself on the global club circuit with residencies at celebrated venues including Pacha London, Ministry of Sound, Eden Ibiza, Hush Ibiza, and Kanya Ibiza, as well as the globally recognised Summerized Sessions events across London and Ibiza. Her international career has also taken her across luxury resorts and venues in the Middle East, the Swiss Alps, Mauritius, the Maldives, and Ibiza.

Luminosa orchestra collab

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Rafter will be special guest at Draíocht – The Alchemy of Music on Thursday, May 7, at Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

New World meets Old for Salthill classic

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, led by the acclaimed Irish conductor David Brophy, now chief conductor with WDR Funkhausorchester, Cologne, returns to Galway with extraordinary uilliean piper Mark Redmond joining as soloist for Shaun Davey's epic The Brendan Voyage.

Konno throws out ‘Lifeline’

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The track is by Galway indie artist KONNO, co-written by Dillon Brady. It was recorded, mixed and produced by the artist in a turf shed in the west of Ireland.

Gaza hike night music at Rowing Club

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

A 30-strong group of Galwegians is preparing to undertake a 35km pilgrimage along St Kevin’s Way in Wicklow in July to raise funds for families affected by the catastrophic crisis in Gaza.

Singers invited to join Bealtaine 2026

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, an organisation which brings people together from all over Ireland to foster and inspire creativity among older people.

Orchestral extravaganza of exploration

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

In association with Music for Galway, Ireland’s largest professional orchestra will perform Shaun Davey’s epic The Brendan Voyage, and Dvo?ák’s monumental ‘New World’ Symphony - one of the great symphonic showpieces.

TG4 series focuses on east County Galway music

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Ceolaireacht returns to TG4 for a fourth season, presented by renowned fiddle player, singer and broadcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.

New concert band to debut at Hardiman Hotel

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Founded last October under the umbrella of St Patrick’s Brass Band, the Galway Concert Band brings together local musicians with a shared passion for wind band and concert repertoire.

Masterclasses on offer for budding musicians

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Do you have a piece of music you have always wanted to play or sing in public?

Music inspired by physical division

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Hailed as “ground-breaking and dynamic”, the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble’s Peaceline Prespectives: Voices from a Divided City form an intriguing element of Music for Galway’s current concert season Breath.

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