Sing Along Social bring Diva Battle tour of Ireland to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Join the Sing Along Social as they embark on a Diva Battle tour of Ireland this autumn, popping up in Róisín Dubh in Galway on Saturday, October 7. Doors open at 7:30pm, singing starts at 8:30pm sharp.

#GCF23 Programme launch party this Thursday, September 14

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The full programme for Galway Comedy Festival has been announced. Join the crew in Róisín Dubh tonight, Thursday September 14, with special guests from the #GCF23 programme to celebrate the good news. Guests joining in on the night's festivities include...

Country music stars to salute singer Louise Morrissey

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Stars of Country Music will gather in County Galway this month to celebrate the career of award-winning singer Louise Morrissey.

Fight the power with Brass Against in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

In this politically challenging era, it’s time to stand up against the machine. Brass Against is a collective of artists, led and curated by Brad Hammonds, who share in the goal of creating brass protest music that calls fans to action.

Dive into the playful with the 27th Baboró children's festival

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Ireland's flagship arts festival dedicated to children and families, has launched its playful, thought provoking and imaginative programme for the upcoming 27th annual event, which will take place in venues across Galway city and county from October 13 to 22.

Ghost in the meaisín

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Sonic geographer Francis Heery’s latest album is a dark and moody aural survey of a Galway city suburb.

Connemara abstracted for Clifden Arts Fest

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Abstract artist Joan Finnegan is exhibiting a new collection of landscape paintings at this week’s Clifden Arts Festival.

Particularly inspired by the contours and colours of Connemara, the paintings of AS I SEE IT are characterised by bold shapes and vibrant colours, transporting viewers to an imaginative realm of abstraction.

Star cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason to headline Music For Galway’S 42nd concert season

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Music for Galway (MfG) has announced details of its 42nd international concert season 2023/24 which features an array of artists from near and far. At the launch of the season, high up in the new Bonham Quay office complex in Galway’s Docks, Artistic Director Finghin Collins singled out the November 18 appearance of iconic British sibling duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason as a “major highlight of the season.

Webb exhibition to mark 70 years of the artist working with Kennys

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

A new exhibition of over 40 paintings by renowned artist Kenneth Webb, Webb – 70 years at Kennys, opened at The Kenny Gallery last Friday, and will run throughout the month of September.

Applications invited for Marie Mullen Bursary

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The Marie Mullen Bursary is Druid’s annual award for women working on the island of Ireland as theatre artists in the fields of design, directing and dramaturgy.

Explore the Heart of Darkness and the History of Goth with Author John Robb at Monroes Live

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Journalist, author and punk rock musician, John Robb, will unveil his deep dive into the dark culture of Goth for a unique evening set the intimate surrounds of the Monroe’s Live Backstage venue.

David McSavage brings ‘U Lazy Bastard’ to Róisín Dubh on Saturday, September 9

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with Ireland's most beloved and divisive comedian.

Indigo Sparke lights up Róisín Dubh on Thursday, September 7

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Indigo Sparke writes with a rare and reflective power, creating music that builds and bursts as she examines love, loss, grief, and a newly realized rage. Born in Australia and now based in New York, Indigo established herself in the Sydney music scene with her EP Night Bloom (2016).

Lewis Black goes ‘Off The Rails’ at Róisín Dubh on Sunday, September 10

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. Catch Lewis Black in Róisín Dubh on Sunday 10 September for one night only.

Get ready for Culture Night in Galway city on Friday September 22!

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Once again, the entire city will be positively electric with excitement, with over fifty very special and unique cultural events happening across multiple venues for Culture Night on Friday September 22. Experience entire street transformations, innovative theatre, candlelit concerts and visual arts. Learn new skills including sign language, juggling, origami, boatbuilding and even try your hand at the harmonica! Gain a better understanding of Galway’s growing international communities including Spanish, African and nomadic cultures. Events run all day and into the night in our ‘Culture Night Late’ programme. All activities are available completely free of charge supported by the Arts Council and Galway City Arts Office.

Emerging Irish band The Fynches are set to soar at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Fresh from supporting renowned Irish acts The Coronas and The Stunning, emerging band The Fynches are soaring, fuelled by their mutual love of music. They will bring their fresh and original work to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 16.

It’s National Cinema Day at the EYE this Saturday September 2!

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

For one day only, this Saturday September 2, keep your diary free and join the National Cinema Day celebrations at the EYE Cinema. All screening will be just €4 including those in the Luxury Screen.

Patching Tuam textile residency with Galway artist Kathy Ross

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Patching Tuam: Let's stitch this town together, is the result of a nine month residency from Creative Places Tuam in which textile Artist Kathy Ross worked with a group of 17 young people aged between 13 and 17 to create an exhibition of tapestries and protest banners centred around their social and political viewpoints of their interactions with the town of Tuam.

RTE Folk Music Awards nominee Padraig Jack is coming to The Crane Bar on Friday September 1

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A native of the Aran islands which has produced writers Liam O Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó Direáin and Breandán Ó hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter. Padraig’s song about the islands ‘Making Sand’ was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2022 RTE Folk Music Awards and it was Number 1 in the Radio 1 Airplay chart for four weeks in summer 2022.

Don't miss Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) on Saturday September 9 in Róisín Dubh

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The legendary Phil Hartnoll, one half of pioneering electronica monsters Orbital, hits Róisín Dubh with his Orbital Classics DJ set in collaboration with New Moon Sessions, on Saturday September 9.

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