George Michael show at Leisureland

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Rob Lamberti will bring his tribute to George Michael, Perfectly George, to Leisureland, Salthill, on Saturday, October 11, at 8pm

Gypsy jazz on the Prom

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Magnetti’s Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Salthill will be hosting live music every Friday evening from 7pm to 9pm.

Triple header at Monroe's in September

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Monroe’s Live is championing the best of Irish singer-songwriters on Thursday, September 25th with a triple headliner of Laura Jo, David Hope and Moon Looks On.

Roesy returns after Electric Picnic

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Following his set at Electric Picnic, Birr singer-songwriter Roesy will perform at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 13, at 7pm, after almost ten years away from the stage.

The Kilkennys to hurl folk in Galway

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

One of Ireland’s most beloved folk groups, The Kilkennys, will roll into town next week to hurl folk music at the audience of the mainstage in Monroe’s on Saturday, September 13, at 9pm.

The Return of Larry and Sophie: A playwright's unexpected sequel

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

I’ve got mixed feelings about sequels. I love The Godfather 2 and Terminator 2. I even love the Meg 2. But after persuading my son Cóilín to watch Final Destination 2 with me, I had to admit that he was right when he said it’s pretty much identical to the first one. We’re used to sequels to movies, but a sequel to a play is another thing entirely. And yet that’s exactly what I found myself pondering soon after Fergal McGrath commissioned me to write a new play for the Town Hall Theatre. I kept trying to talk myself out of writing Finding Sophie, because a new play is hard enough to get off the ground at the best of times without it also being a sequel. As I set out to explore the idea, I had no idea that director Andrew Flynn and Decadent Theatre Company would go on to produce it at the Town Hall Theatre.

Making light of the daily grind

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Artist Siobhán Moore reminds us that we should, however, never tire of the spectacular beauty that surrounds us in the west of Ireland, as we trudge home or rush to work.

Shower singers wanted for public performance

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

If so, then you could become one of a Galway choir’s 100 new ‘Voices’ to come together for a sell-out show at the Town Hall Theatre this winter.

Stoney Road Press brings handmade masterpieces to Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

The Clifden Arts Festival is proud to present a major highlight of this year’s Visual Arts Programme: an exhibition of handmade fine art prints from the renowned Dublin-based studio Stoney Road Press. Running from September 16 to 27, the Stoney Road Press exhibition will take place in the Station House Museum, Clifden.

Thunderstruck at Monroe’s Live with IE/DC

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Fans of the legendary rockers AC/DC are in for a treat as the ultimate Irish tribute band, IE/DC, will perform at Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 5, with doors open at 9pm.

Rainbow Girls bring eclectic folk sound to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

American folk trio, Rainbow Girls, will perform at Monroe’s Live Backstage venue on Friday, September 5, with doors opening at 7pm.

Hope lands in Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Change by Croí Glan, a hope-filled reimagining of the world with diverse bodies from diverse lands, is coming to Galway for a performance at the Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday, September 23.

Big Country, Tina Turner Tribute, and more at Monroe’s Live this week

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Monroe’s Live hosts an exciting programme of music this week, welcoming headliners Big Country, a tribute to the enigmatic Tina Turner, world-class Scottish piper Brìghde Chaimbeul, alongside home-grown talent with The Amazing Apples and a dedicated Songwriters night.

The Spanking Goddess tours Ireland

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Dublin storyteller, Clare Murphy, will tour for the first time with her hit show The Spanking Goddess & Other Discarded Tales on Wednesday, September 17, in The Mick Lally Theatre.

Packed house for Gerry Hanley's debut solo album launch

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

There was a packed house for Galway button accordion player, Gerry Hanley, as he launched his debut solo album, In The Middle Of It, at Monroe’s Live.

Galway Choir seeks one hundred people to find their voice

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Back for their third year running, RISE Choir is seeking 100 voices to join them on stage for a sellout show at the Town Hall Theatre in what will be their biggest and most empowering event yet.

Baboró 2025: Celebrating big imaginations this October

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Baboro — Ireland’s flagship international arts festival for children returns to Galway from 10 - 19 October 2025, inviting schools, families and young audiences to dive into a world of imagination, creativity and wonder. The 2025 festival will feature stunning new work in theatre, circus, puppetry, dance and visual art by leading Irish and international artists. Here is a look at three of this year’s festival highlights to get excited about.

Celebrate the legacy of Amy Winehouse at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Celebrate the legacy of Amy Winehouse at Monroe’s Live on Friday, September 12, with doors open at 7:30pm.

Steely Dan tribute band, Aja, to rock Monroe’s Live This September

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Dublin-based band Aja will recreate the legendary music of Steely Dan at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 20, with doors open at 9pm.

Acclaimed Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul brings Sunwise tour to Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Widely regarded as one of the most skilled and distinctive pipers in the world, Scotland’s Brìghde Chaimbeul will perform at Monroe’s Live on Wednesday, September 3, at 7pm.

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