BOYFRIENDS by Ultan Pringle

Theatre Reviews Thu, Nov 20, 2025

LemonSoap Productions
Mick Lally Theatre, Galway

Following their sold-out headline performances at the Cork Jazz Festival and Wexford Spiegeltent, the duo will celebrate The Great American Songbook featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and more.

Folk maestros Stiffe, O’Donnell and Sexton to jam together

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Combined, the three musicians are a powerful force, harnessed by Sharon Shannon who recorded with the trio on her latest, upcoming album. She says that as soon as she heard them perform together, she wanted them involved.

BIIRD flocks to Black Box in 2026

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the event, which takes place on Saturday, May 9, with doors at 7pm.

Swingin’ Christmas in Salthill

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Aoife Mulholland shot to fame as one of the contestants in the hit BBC TV show How do you solve a problem like Maria? on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for the star of The Sound of Music in London.

Singing for Speeders

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Bel Canto singers are holding a charity concert for Galway Speeders in St Nicholas’ church this Saturday, November 22, at 8pm.

Ravers demand early nights

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

It is back, and it’s by popular demand.
Galway’s very own Club 30 returns to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, November 29, from 6pm to 10pm, for an evening of non-stop dancing, and throwback anthems from the Eighties, Nineties, and Naughties.

Top singers to perform free charity concert

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Cois Cladaigh choir and the Bel Canto singers will perform at the World AIDS Day Concert on Friday, November 28, from 8:00pm, at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in Galway.

Two shows per night in Carnmore

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

The group has two hilarious one-act plays for its audiences again this year.

Saw Doctors confirmed for next year's Arts Festival Big Top

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

The Saw Doctors will play the Heineken Big Top on Friday, July 24 2026 as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

‘Tis indeed the season for books

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Middle Street is welcoming all its customers for the festive season, with six rooms of more than 150,000 books of all shapes, sizes, and varieties that will surely satisfy your every Christmas book-shopping need.

Season of spectacular shows in Castlebar

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The TF Royal Theatre, one of the west of Ireland’s premier venues, has a vibrant calendar of live music, comedy, dance and entertainment this winter season, buzzing with talent and atmosphere.

Impeccably disturbing

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Since his arrival as part of the modern wave of Greek filmmakers, Yorgos Lanthimos’ move to English-language films has been seamless. Working with recognisable actors and making films for more commercial markets, he remains faithful to his unique approach.

An Taibhdhearc presents An Fathach Leithleasach

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Running from December 2 to December 19, An Taibhdhearc presents An Fathach Leithleasach, a magical story of a grumpy Giant who banishes children from his beautiful garden, turning his world upside down. Will the grumpy giant ever open his heart and share his garden once again?

Shaun Ryder brings Manc chat to Galway

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Famed lead singer of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder, will appear at Monroe’s Live this Friday, November 14, as part of his new spoken word tour, with doors open at 8pm.

Jesus Christ Superstar in Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

This rock opera takes centre stage at the Town Hall Theatre from Wednesday, November 19 to Saturday, November 22.

Replay of Chili Peppers’ 2003 Slane gig

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Fresh from a series of performances across Britain, the Red Hot Funky Peppers return to Monroe’s Live on Friday, November 21, at 10pm, to perform one of the most iconic live shows in rock history.

Lúnasa tours to Galway

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

One of the most influential and celebrated traditional Irish bands of our time, Lúnasa, will perform at Monroe’s Live this Saturday, November 15, with doors open at 7:30pm for this fully seated show.

Classical concert in new venue

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Music for Galway’s Season BREATHE continues with Dragonfly, featuring two internationally acclaimed musicians: viola player Danusha Waskiewicz and Headford cellist Naomi Berrill.