Zombie Nation invades Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

There is a prize for the best costume.
That’s all some punters will need to know about a spine-tingling night of music, costumes, and high-energy fun at Monroe’s Live hosted by top radio DJ Fergal D’Arcy, on Sunday, October 27, from 11pm.

Classical wind at the Docks

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Presented by Music for Galway, Cassiopeia Winds is a group of five of Ireland’s top woodwind players whose infectious enthusiasm draws in its audiences to feel like a sixth member. Their name is inspired by a constellation in the northern sky which is formed by five bright stars.

Rich Hall at The Mall

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Comedy Festival is no longer just a city phenomenon, and it is expanding to bring major international comedians to the county as well.

Ensemble to showcase Ulster composers in Galway

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Fews Ensemble from County Down will be premiering a number of works with an Ulster theme at the University of Galway’s Emily Anderson Hall this Saturday, October 5.

Extrovert interpretation of Beethoven at UG

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Italian virtuoso Maurizio Baglini will play movements by Liszt and Mozart for the Emily Anderson Memorial Concert next Thursday, October 10.

Post Britpop Bluetones for Galway

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

English indie rockers The Bluetones will play the Róisín Dubh next Saturday, October 12, at 8.30pm.

Scottish folk trio return to Galway

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Scottish folk band Talisk return to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, October 26 at 8pm.

Monroe’s goes disco

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

A weekend of funk, disco, and soul music is on the cards at Monroe’s Live this weekend.

Canadian rock icons crash into the West

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Canadian rockers Crash Test Dummies are making their way to Galway at Monroe’s Live on October 30 at 8pm.

Galway Film Society celebrates 60 years of film

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

For sixty years Galway Film Society has been at the heart of culture in Galway and the west of Ireland. And at the heart of GFS for most of those years were Joe and Bridie McMahon.

Al’s Gals at the Town Hall

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

But for one night only, that is what is happening in the Town Hall Theatre. The dapper Dublin comedian is hosting a night with some of the best funnywomen in Ireland, on Thursday, October 24, to display all their (to borrow a phrase from Ru Paul) charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

Busy Autumn/Winter season launched by Town Hall Theatre Galway

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

Town Hall Theatre Galway this week launched its busiest Autumn/Winter programme ever with an outstanding line up of theatre, comedy, music, dance, musicals, film, and lots of special events for all ages!

Coronas can't wait for Galway

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

“The gigs in Galway have always been amazing. We said we had to come,” says O'Reilly, about the band's discussions on where to tour their latest album.

Stars of Irish Country to shine in Loughrea

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Back by popular demand, the Stars of Irish Country concert makes a welcome return to the Loughrea Hotel and Spa next Thursday, October 3.

DJ Jenny Greene to Rock Against Homelessness

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

One of Ireland’s most beloved DJs, Jenny Greene, will headline a special concert to raise vital funds for Focus Ireland at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, November 30, at 9:30pm.

Exciting weekend ahead at Monroe's Live

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

From hip-hop and Britpop, grunge and legends of Irish folk, Monroe's Live is gearing up for a weekend filled with an incredible line-up of performances from this evening, Thursday, September 26, to Sunday, September 29.

Loneliness inspires Bard of Connacht

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The deadline for entry into the €1,000 Bard of Connacht poetry competition will be 5pm this Monday, September 30.

The Salvage Agency questions art and ecology

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The 2024 TULCA Festival of Visual Arts 22nd festival edition, titled The Salvage Agency and curated by artist Michele Horrigan will run for two weeks from November 1 in multiple venues across Galway.

New traditional music festival for Galway

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The inaugural Galway TradFest, a new initiative by Music Generation Galway, will take place across the county from Monday, November 11, to Sunday, November 17.

Packed schedule for Town Hall

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Galway’s Town Hall Theatre has launched its busiest Autumn/Winter programme ever with an outstanding line-up of theatre, comedy, music, dance, musicals, film, and lots of special events for all ages.

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