Galway Events Guide
What's going on around town...
If you have an event you’d like to see listed here email details to [email protected]. Last deadline for weekend inclusion is Thursday at 10am. Times correct at publishing, but do check before you head out!
- Saturday, 21 Dec 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // laid back tunes and songs for all levels
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 16:00 - 18:00
30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, Ireland"Join us every week for an afternoon of laid back tunes and songs for all levels & speeds. No pressure to play fast, this is a learner’s space!"
Music: Colohan @ Monroes // is a young artist hailing from the west of Ireland
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 19:30 - 22:00
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HThe Little Match Girl @ Silent Cinema // Screening with live piano accompaniment by Agustina Taborda
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 19:30 - 21:00
60 Dominick St Lower, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 P526, IrelandFollowing the screening and a brief pause to refill our wine glasses, we warmly invite you to enjoy a delightful musical recital featuring Agustina on the bandoneon.
Dance: Aiséirí @ Leisureland // Shampain / Just Mustard / Olan Monk / One Leg One Eye
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 18:30 - 23:00
Upper Salthill Rd, GalwayMusic: Hermitage Green @ Róisín Dubh // a compelling fusion of folk, rock, and traditional Irish influences
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 20:30 - 23:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4APDJ Macca @ Monroes // Bringing you all the charts and old skool choons
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 02:30
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HDance: Power Haus @ Róisín Dubh // n electrifying mix of beats, drag, and good vibes
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 02:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4APMusic: Amazing Apples @ a 5 piece multi instrumentalist Indie/Folk band from Galway
Saturday, 21 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 02:30
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2H
- Sunday, 22 Dec 2024
Yoga: Community Yoga Class @ Yoga Darsana // free of charge or donation based for everyone!
Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 13:00 - 14:00
Old Driving Range, Salthill, Co. Galway, H91 E9C3Tribute: Morgan Wallen UK @ Róisín Dubh // The UK's First Tribute to Country Mega Star Morgan
Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 23:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4APGig: John Conneely Inc. @ Róisín Dubh // Late night singing and dancing
Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - 23:59
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, IrelandLate night singing and dancing with John Conneely Inc. If you're not here, you're doing Sundays wrong
John Conneely Inc. shuffle through musical genres with ease and with a setlist that spans decades you will hear them performing big band arrangements of Django Reinhardt, Nina Simone and Cab Calloway alongside fresh interpretations of more contemporary songs from the 80’s and 90’s. Featuring some of Galway’s finest musicians the multi-cultural lineup includes Keyboards, Saxophone, Dobro, Flutes along with many guest musicians.
Dance: Veseli & Datsko @ Monroes // Prepare for a MEGA night!
Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - Monday, 23 Dec 2024 // 02:30
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HMusic: Open Mic Night @ Róisín Dubh // All musicians welcome - come in and join the open mic family
Sunday, 22 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
- Monday, 23 Dec 2024
Crafts: Stitch and B!tch Galway @ Blue Note // A friendly and supportive craft group in Galway city
Monday, 23 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
Galways Westend, Dominick St Lower, Galway, IrelandTrad: Galway Slow Trad Sessions @ The Office // No experience is necessary to get started
Monday, 23 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024
Event: Language Exchange @ Salt House // share a beer with tags on your chests that list the names of the languages you can speak
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024 // 17:30 - 19:00
Raven Terrace, Galway, IrelandTrad: Galway Slow Trad Sessions @ The Office // No experience is necessary to get started
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
The Infamous Open Mic Night @ Ol'55 // Galway’s deadliest open mic Every Tuesday – Sign up 8pm
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
The Ol' 55 Bar, 30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, IrelandThursdays at the Ol 55
Galway’s deadliest open mic Every Thursday – Sign up 8pmSisco @ Róisín Dubh // Ted & Joe playing music you love, music you love to hate and all your guilty pleasures.
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024 // 21:30 - Wednesday, 25 Dec 2024 // 02:00
Róisín Dubh, 8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, Ireland
- Wednesday, 25 Dec 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // All Musicians, Singers & Dancers Welcome!!
Wednesday, 25 Dec 2024 // 21:00 - 23:00
30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, IrelandDance: Wednesday Latino @ Monroe's // dance performances 🕺🏼 live latin music with orquesta kalamares
Wednesday, 25 Dec 2024 // 21:30 - Thursday, 26 Dec 2024 // 02:00
- Friday, 27 Dec 2024
Music: Houseplants @ Róisín Dubh // HousePlants is the project of producer Daithí & Paul Noonan
Friday, 27 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP
- Saturday, 28 Dec 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // laid back tunes and songs for all levels
Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 // 16:00 - 18:00
30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, Ireland"Join us every week for an afternoon of laid back tunes and songs for all levels & speeds. No pressure to play fast, this is a learner’s space!"
Music: Songwriters in a Round Robin @ Monroes // Vincent Cross, Tom Portman & Ruth Dillon
Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 // 19:30 - 23:00
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HSuprice, Surprice @ Silent Cinema // This evening is going to be memorable for a variety of reasons
Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 // 19:30 - 21:00
"This evening is going to be memorable for a variety of reasons. We can't share too much just yet, as it's all part of the surprise! However, at least 20 tickets need to be sold for the event to take place. If we don’t reach that number, everyone will receive a refund. But if everything falls into place... get ready for an amazing time!"
Music: Mick Flannery @ Róisín Dubh // His live shows are renowned for his self-deprecating humour, audience engagement and the ability to bring people on a journey of both heartbreak and joy
Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 // 20:30 - 23:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4APFolk: Ger O'Donnell & Trevor Sexton @ Monroes // Plus special guests
Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 // 21:00 - Sunday, 29 Dec 2024 // 00:00
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HDance: Power Haus @ Róisín Dubh // n electrifying mix of beats, drag, and good vibes
Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - Sunday, 29 Dec 2024 // 02:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP
- Sunday, 29 Dec 2024
Yoga: Community Yoga Class @ Yoga Darsana // free of charge or donation based for everyone!
Sunday, 29 Dec 2024 // 13:00 - 14:00
Old Driving Range, Salthill, Co. Galway, H91 E9C3Music: Open Mic Night @ Róisín Dubh // All musicians welcome - come in and join the open mic family
Sunday, 29 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
Dance: Fergal D'Arcy @ Monroes // DJ set from one of Ireland's best radio DJs
Sunday, 29 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - Monday, 30 Dec 2024 // 02:30
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HGig: John Conneely Inc. @ Róisín Dubh // Late night singing and dancing
Sunday, 29 Dec 2024 // 23:00 - 23:59
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, IrelandLate night singing and dancing with John Conneely Inc. If you're not here, you're doing Sundays wrong
John Conneely Inc. shuffle through musical genres with ease and with a setlist that spans decades you will hear them performing big band arrangements of Django Reinhardt, Nina Simone and Cab Calloway alongside fresh interpretations of more contemporary songs from the 80’s and 90’s. Featuring some of Galway’s finest musicians the multi-cultural lineup includes Keyboards, Saxophone, Dobro, Flutes along with many guest musicians.
- Monday, 30 Dec 2024
Crafts: Stitch and B!tch Galway @ Blue Note // A friendly and supportive craft group in Galway city
Monday, 30 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
Galways Westend, Dominick St Lower, Galway, IrelandTrad: Galway Slow Trad Sessions @ The Office // No experience is necessary to get started
Monday, 30 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024
Event: Language Exchange @ Salt House // share a beer with tags on your chests that list the names of the languages you can speak
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 17:30 - 19:00
Raven Terrace, Galway, IrelandTrad: Galway Slow Trad Sessions @ The Office // No experience is necessary to get started
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
ABSENT 025: NEW YEARS EVE EMO @ The Cellar // with live sets, followed by your absent DJs
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:59
with live sets, followed by your absent DJsThe Infamous Open Mic Night @ Ol'55 // Galway’s deadliest open mic Every Tuesday – Sign up 8pm
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
The Ol' 55 Bar, 30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, IrelandThursdays at the Ol 55
Galway’s deadliest open mic Every Thursday – Sign up 8pmClub GASS - New Year's Eve Party @ Róisín Dubh // Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Roisin Dubh with an unforgettable night of music, drag, and dazzling performances!
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 20:30 - Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025 // 02:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4APSisco @ Róisín Dubh // Ted & Joe playing music you love, music you love to hate and all your guilty pleasures.
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 21:30 - Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025 // 02:00
Róisín Dubh, 8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, IrelandNew Year's Eve with KÍLA @ Monroes // Join us to ring in the new year with KÍLA and special guests Dead Letter Devils on the Main Stage
Tuesday, 31 Dec 2024 // 21:00 - Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025 // 02:30
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2H
- Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // All Musicians, Singers & Dancers Welcome!!
Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025 // 21:00 - 23:00
30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, IrelandDance: Wednesday Latino @ Monroe's // dance performances 🕺🏼 live latin music with orquesta kalamares
Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025 // 21:30 - Thursday, 02 Jan 2025 // 02:00