Tuesday Comedy Showcase with Terry O'Neill at Róisín Dubh
Comedy showcase featuring Terry O'Neill performing at Róisín Dubh venue.
Celtic Tales Storytelling Show
Storytelling show featuring Celtic tales at The Crane Bar.
The Man in the Woman’s Shoes
Mikel Murfi’s acclaimed solo theatre show follows cobbler Pat Farnon on a five-mile walk to town, bringing eccentric neighbours vividly to life with humour and tenderness.
Inishbofin Island Set Dancing Experience
Traditional set dancing experience on Inishbofin Island.
Somehow Sentient & Numbskull Narrative
Performance by Somehow Sentient and Numbskull Narrative.
I Hear You and Rejoice
Mikel Murfi’s celebrated sequel follows cobbler Pat Farnon through an unexpected late-life journey, blending humour, tenderness and vivid community characters in a masterful solo performance.
Late Opening: Deviations
Free late opening offers an informal evening viewing of John Rainey’s Deviations, exploring transformation, reconstruction and material memory through sculpture and installation until 21:00.
Café Lates: Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop
Emma Zukovic leads a hands-on botanical cyanotype workshop using locally gathered plants, teaching composition and sun-printing techniques while participants create distinctive blue-and-white artworks.
Palestine Comedy Club Documentary Screening
Documentary follows six Palestinian comedians touring stand-up across Palestine, using humour to illuminate everyday injustice, resilience and humanity amid conflict and war.
Sebastian Barry in Conversation with Tomás Kenny
Award-winning novelist Sebastian Barry joins Tomás Kenny to discuss The Newer World, with free limited tickets and signed copies available at the event.
Gallery Lates: Air Mapping Drawing Workshop
Artist Róisín Doherty leads an exhibition tour and collaborative drawing workshop responding to The Air We Share through sound, conversation and meditative making.
Let’s Talk Water – Storytelling Event
Free evening of local water-themed stories and talks; booking required due to limited seating. nationalaquarium
An tÉalú
Fully surtitled Irish-language musical comedy follows independent Síle plotting her escape from a nursing home, performed by a 24-person cast and live eight-piece band.
Watercolours Workshop ‘Underwater Swimmers’ with Aideen Monaghan
Resident artist Aideen Monaghan leads a relaxed two-hour watercolour workshop for ages fifteen-plus, with all materials provided and participants taking home their finished painting.
Paint & Prosecco at Queen Street Galway
Guided painting session pairs step-by-step instruction with prosecco and a relaxed social atmosphere, with all art materials supplied and beginners explicitly welcomed.
Frame Fest 2026 – Saturday
Ireland’s first stop-motion festival opens with screenings, artist talks, Q&As, demonstrations and workshops, bringing international animation craft to a free bilingual Connemara programme.
Galway Pride Week: Closing Event
Galway Pride’s closing event celebrating queer community, visibility and inclusion, with public entertainment at one of the city’s major live venues.
Outpost Comedy Club: Dane Frisby
Stand-up comedy show featuring Dane Frisby at Outpost Comedy Club.
Bach, Bows & Arrows: Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber
Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber combine live performance, archive footage, personal stories and audience questions while exploring Bach’s Cello Suites and Julian’s celebrated musical career.
Hill of the Hares
Fregoli Theatre’s new play reconnects Cass and Michael after nine years, exploring love, loss, memory and the enduring pull of home in the Irish landscape.
Kyla Cobbler in Conversation
Comedian Kyla Cobbler discusses her memoir Happy, Thank You. More, Please., sharing candid stories about dating, mishaps and self-acceptance; tickets include a signed book.
Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Six-piece Bruce Springsteen tribute Glory Days recreates The Boss’s live atmosphere with singalong classics spanning Born in the USA through recent material.
Club Gass
Late-night event with DJ Corey Herself, DJ John, host Kiki St Clair, and pole performer Siren Sage. — Fri 28 Aug, 22:00 — Róisín Dubh — Pric
Desmond O’Halloran Music Weekend
Island-wide traditional music weekend celebrates singer and musician Desmond O’Halloran, with sessions around Inishbofin honouring his life, legacy and enduring influence on local culture.
A Place to Bury Strangers
New York noise-rock trio A Place to Bury Strangers bring their notoriously intense live show, distortion-heavy guitars and chaotic, immersive energy to Róisín Dubh.
Monroe's Late Night Venue: DJ Flako
Late night DJ set with DJ Flako at Monroe's Late Night Venue.
Last Orders
Late night event at Róisín Dubh.
TAlllON with Gorilla Gorilla & Earthworms
TAlllON headline a 16-plus Galway show with support from Gorilla Gorilla and Earthworms, bringing three emerging live acts together for an early-evening bill.
Powerhaus
Disco night at Roisin Dubh with dance music and entertainment.
The Art of Debussy: A Piano Recital
Solo pianist Desiree Oduah celebrates Claude Debussy with an atmospheric programme highlighting the colour, nuance and expressive depth of his best-loved piano works.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night for performers and musicians.
John Conneely Inc.
John Conneely Inc. performance.
Free Lunchtime Concert with ConTempo
ConTempo string quartet performs a free lunchtime concert in Galway’s medieval church, presented with MusicConnects as part of the venue’s monthly classical series.
Christy Moore
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Christy Moore performs a major Galway concert at Leisureland Theatre; check the venue for the confirmed start time and tickets.
Songwriters Open Mic @ Monroe's
First Tuesday of every month songwriters open mic. Sign up 7:30-8pm, performances 8-10pm.
The Infamous Open Mic Night @ Ol'55
Galway's deadliest open mic every Tuesday. Sign up at 8pm.
Silent Disco On Tuesdays
Silent disco night with complimentary Jagermeister shot.
Womp Events; The Common Knowledge Quiz at The Ol' 55
General knowledge quiz event hosted by WOMP Events at The Ol' 55 venue.
Galway Language Exchange -- Practice your Language Skills and Make New Friends!
Practice language skills and connect with others at Galway Salt House Language Exchange.
Board Game Night at the Queens Street Bar, Victoria Hotel
Board game night at Queens Street Bar, Victoria Hotel in Galway.
Eyes that Thrill with Nars - Makeup Masterclass
NARS makeup masterclass focusing on eye makeup techniques and application.
Sleep Out for Simon 2026 Launch Event
Galway Simon launches its 2026 Sleep Out with Tracy Bruen live, storytelling, community speakers and an immersive VR film supporting the Essentials Fund.
Galway Speed Dating 44-55
Speed dating event for ages 44-55 hosted by Galway City Social.
Clothes Swap @ Teach Solais
Clothes swap in collaboration with Planet Retro Vintage. Bring up to 5 pre-loved clean pieces.
Oughterard Show 2026
Sixty-first annual country show brings Connemara ponies, livestock, dogs, horticulture, domestic arts, vintage displays and children’s entertainment together for a family day.
Full Programme Announcement
The full programme will be announced Tuesday 1 September. — Tue 01 Sept, 0:00
Snack Week at Bierhaus
Bierhaus hosts a four-night Mediterranean menu takeover from chefs Santiago Amozurrutia and Alex Bourke, serving shareable snacks and inspired regional flavours for walk-ins.
Taste & Visit Persia at Aryan’s Restaurant
Persian tasting evening combines a welcome drink, roughly twelve buffet dishes and a presentation with Q&A exploring Iranian culture, history and the country’s current situation.
Come Wine With Me
The Wine Buff hosts a relaxed guided tasting of handpicked wines from small family vineyards, with questions encouraged and a discount on evening purchases.
Galway Indoor Market
Free indoor market gathers independent Galway makers and traders selling vintage clothing, vinyl, jewellery, crafts, art and plants, accompanied by live local music.
Umbrella Le Chéile at Electric Galway
Community-focused monthly market brings independent makers, artists, food vendors and small businesses together for a free afternoon celebrating local creativity and connection at Electric.
Galway Beach Cleanups 2026! (Monthly)
Monthly beach cleanup event in Galway organized by Galway City Social.
Women’s Interprovincial Championship: Finals
Women’s Interprovincial Championship finals day brings two decisive provincial rugby matches to Dexcom Stadium, with fixtures beginning at 14:00 and 16:30.
Féile an tSrutháin Sailing Regatta 2026
Traditional sailing regatta brings Galway Hookers and currachs to Carraroe, showcasing Bád Mór, Gleoiteog, Leathbhád and Púcán classes across a weather-dependent weekend.
The Misadventures of the Three Little Pigs
Family stage show reimagines the Three Little Pigs with catchy songs, dancing, mischievous characters and colourful fairytale adventures designed for children aged two and over.
Frame Fest 2026 – Sunday
Free bilingual stop-motion festival continues with films, creative workshops, studio activities and international practitioners, celebrating handmade animation and emerging talent in Connemara.