Galway Events Guide
What's going on around town...
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- Thursday, 21 Nov 2024
Urban Hip Hop Dance Class @ Galway Dance // EARN FRESH MOVES, BUILD CONFIDENCE & OVERALL HAVE FUN!
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024 // 19:00 - 20:30
Paintrite Ltd, Terryland Retail Park, Headford Rd, Galway, H91 XA6F, IrelandMusic: Julian Boland @ Ol 55' // An evening of intimate folk music with Julian Boland, including support from local act ‘Partland’
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 23:00
30 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 YD86, IrelandSpoken Word: CELTIC TALES @ The Crane // Irish and Scottish tales of terror, comedy, sorrow, magic, ghosts, loss and temptation
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 21:00
2 Sea Rd, Galway, H91 YP97, IrelandSka: Bad Manners @ Monroes // English ska band, who came to fame during the early 1980s among other such ska revival bands as Madness and The Specials, hailing from London
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 WD2HUltra Modern Girl - Chappell Roan Club Night @ Róisín Dubh // elebrating The rise and fall of a midwest princess
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024 // 22:30 - Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 01:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, Ireland
- Friday, 22 Nov 2024
Arts: OXO 2024 Launch Night @ Outset Gallery // Ireland's largest Christmas exhibition of 2024
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 18:30 - 21:30
Unit 15, The Cornstore, Middle St, Galway, H91 K8YVRagaire Literary Magazine Launch @ Portershed // an exciting evening filled with readings, discussions, and celebrations
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 18:30 - 20:30
H91 TCX3, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 TCX3, IrelandClassical: A Mother's Voice @ Nuns Island // a commemorative dedication to the many women affected by the mother and baby homes in Ireland during the 1900s
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 22:00
H91 H322, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 H322, IrelandMusic: A Mother’s Voice @ Nuns Island Theatre // A Mother’s Voice, created by Musici Ireland, is a commemorative dedication to the many women affected by the mother and baby homes in Ireland during the 1900s
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 22:00
H91 H322, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 H322, IrelandA Pint With Steven Sharpe @ Róísín Dubh // Internationally ignored locally tolerated singer-songwriter with support from Tara Stacey
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, IrelandClassical: Ode for St Cecilia Day @ Augustinian Church // Galway Baroque Singers, conductor Peter Mannion with Con Tempo Quartet
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 20:00 - 21:30
Saint Augustine Street, St Augustine St, Galway, IrelandMusic: Glasshouse presents The Velvet Underground @ Róísín Dubh // Join Glasshouse Ensemble for a captivating concert featuring fresh arrangements of The Velvet Underground, Nico, and John Cale's iconic works
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, IrelandMetal Karaoke @ Sally Longs // scream your brains out at Irelands best rock bar
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 21:00 - Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 // 00:00
33 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, H91 F2RV, IrelandDance: Deep Sea Dweller 2nd Birthday @ Electric // Dataryder b2b w/ Prun + Rosanna
Friday, 22 Nov 2024 // 23:00 - Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 // 02:00
36 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, H91 W577, Ireland
- Saturday, 23 Nov 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // laid back tunes and songs for all levels
Saturday, 23 Nov 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: Jamie McIntyre Live @ The Loft // Doors 6pm | All ages show
Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 // 18:00 - 19:30
2 Bridge St, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 HHN1, IrelandDadaist and Surrealist films from the 1920s and 1930 @ Silent Cinema // Screening with live musical accompaniment by Antonis Kalamoutsos
Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 21:00
a unique event showcasing a selection of innovative Dadaist and Surrealist films from the 1920s and 1930s, featuring the works of renowned artists like Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, René Clair, Hans Richter, Salvador Dali, and Luis Buñuel
Dance: Power Haus @ Róisín Dubh // n electrifying mix of beats, drag, and good vibes
Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 // 23:00 - Sunday, 24 Nov 2024 // 02:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP
- Sunday, 24 Nov 2024
Yoga: Community Yoga Class @ Yoga Darsana // free of charge or donation based for everyone!
Sunday, 24 Nov 2024 // 13:00 - 14:00
Old Driving Range, Salthill, Co. Galway, H91 E9C3Music: Bangers and Crash Percussion Sextet @ Black Box Theatre // Ireland’s premier percussion ensemble will perform a unique surround-sound concert, captivating audiences with a mesmerizing blend of virtuoso performance and collaborative participation
Sunday, 24 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 21:30
Dyke Road, Dyke Rd, Galway, IrelandLed by some of Ireland’s leading percussionists: Alex Petcu-Colan, Emma King, Brian Dungan, Patrick Lynch, Paddy Nolan, and John Rousseau-Parlane the show will feature new music by composer Brian Irvine, performed by 50 young participant musicians from across Galway.
Music: Elephant Sessions @ Róisín Dubh // progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica
Sunday, 24 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 22:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, IrelandMusic: Open Mic Night @ Róisín Dubh // All musicians welcome - come in and join the open mic family
Sunday, 24 Nov 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
Gig: John Conneely Inc. @ Róisín Dubh // Late night singing and dancing
Sunday, 24 Nov 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, 25 Nov 2024
Crafts: Stitch and B!tch Galway @ Blue Note // A friendly and supportive craft group in Galway city
Monday, 25 Nov 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, 25 Nov 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday, 26 Nov 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, 26 Nov 2024 // 17:30 - 19:00
Raven Terrace, Galway, IrelandTrad: Galway Slow Trad Sessions @ The Office // No experience is necessary to get started
Tuesday, 26 Nov 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
The Infamous Open Mic Night @ Ol'55 // Galway’s deadliest open mic Every Tuesday – Sign up 8pm
Tuesday, 26 Nov 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, 26 Nov 2024 // 21:30 - Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 // 02:00
Róisín Dubh, 8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, Ireland
- Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // All Musicians, Singers & Dancers Welcome!!
Wednesday, 27 Nov 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, 27 Nov 2024 // 21:30 - Thursday, 28 Nov 2024 // 02:00
- Thursday, 28 Nov 2024
Spoken Word: CELTIC TALES @ The Crane // Irish and Scottish tales of terror, comedy, sorrow, magic, ghosts, loss and temptation
Thursday, 28 Nov 2024 // 19:30 - 21:00
2 Sea Rd, Galway, H91 YP97, IrelandCharity: Music Night with Raffle @ Salt House // All donations go to helping animals in East Ukraine through uanimals.org
Thursday, 28 Nov 2024 // 19:00 - 22:00
Raven Terrace, Galway
- Friday, 29 Nov 2024
Tribute: Red Hot Funky Peppers @ Monroes // Red Hot Funky Peppers return to Galway to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary album Californication
Friday, 29 Nov 2024 // 21:00 - Saturday, 30 Nov 2024 // 00:00
14 Dominick St Upper, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 WD2H, IrelandDance: AFRO ROOM GALWAY @ The Cellar // Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of vibrant Afro beats, infectious rhythms, and non-stop dancing
Friday, 29 Nov 2024 // 22:00 - Saturday, 30 Nov 2024 // 02:30
H91 D278, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 D278, Ireland
- Saturday, 30 Nov 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // laid back tunes and songs for all levels
Saturday, 30 Nov 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!"
Dance: Power Haus @ Róisín Dubh // n electrifying mix of beats, drag, and good vibes
Saturday, 30 Nov 2024 // 23:00 - Sunday, 01 Dec 2024 // 02:00
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP
- Sunday, 01 Dec 2024
Yoga: Community Yoga Class @ Yoga Darsana // free of charge or donation based for everyone!
Sunday, 01 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, 01 Dec 2024 // 20:00 - 23:00
Gig: John Conneely Inc. @ Róisín Dubh // Late night singing and dancing
Sunday, 01 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, 02 Dec 2024
Crafts: Stitch and B!tch Galway @ Blue Note // A friendly and supportive craft group in Galway city
Monday, 02 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, 02 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday, 03 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, 03 Dec 2024 // 17:30 - 19:00
Raven Terrace, Galway, IrelandTrad: Galway Slow Trad Sessions @ The Office // No experience is necessary to get started
Tuesday, 03 Dec 2024 // 19:00 - 21:00
The Infamous Open Mic Night @ Ol'55 // Galway’s deadliest open mic Every Tuesday – Sign up 8pm
Tuesday, 03 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, 03 Dec 2024 // 21:30 - Wednesday, 04 Dec 2024 // 02:00
Róisín Dubh, 8 Dominick St Upper, Galway, H91 N4AP, Ireland
- Wednesday, 04 Dec 2024
Trad: Open Trad Session @ Ol'55 // All Musicians, Singers & Dancers Welcome!!
Wednesday, 04 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, 04 Dec 2024 // 21:30 - Thursday, 05 Dec 2024 // 02:00