Trad on the Prom 2026
Contemporary Irish show of traditional music, song and dance, staged Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights at Leisureland Theatre, Salthill.
Galway Ceili Club
Traditional Irish céilí music and dancing at Kennedy's Bar, Eyre Square, held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
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.
Songwriters Open Mic @ Monroe's
Songwriters open mic in Monroe's Backstage, first Tuesday of the month; sign up 7.30-8pm, performances 8-10pm.
The Infamous Open Mic Night @ Ol'55
Galway's open mic night at Ol'55; card also references a Thursday edition of the same series.
Sisco @ Róisín Dubh
Ted & Joe DJ set playing music you love, love to hate, and guilty pleasures.
Trad Session
Trad Session (Session) at Newmans Bar, Cleggan, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Trad session
Trad session (Traditional music) at 13 on the green, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Silent Disco On Tuesdays
Silent Disco On Tuesdays at Róisín Dubh, listed for 23:00 with a seven-euro price and a free shot of Jagermeister.
The Lizberries
Live music from The Lizberries at Monroe’s Live, with performer sign-up taking place before the show and doors opening for the evening audience.
The 502s
US folk-indie band on their Up, Up, Up the Coast tour. Ticketed public concert.
Yawlag Mix Meetup @ Portershed
DJ meetup, session three: link up, learn and play for DJs at every stage.
Galway Ukulele Open Session @ Mechanics Institute
Open ukulele playing session at the Mechanics Institute.
Queer Canaries LGBTQIA+ Choir @ Teach Solais
A safe queer space to explore your voice and sing with Pride.
Galway's Jazz Jam @ Ol 55'
Open jazz jam session; drums, bass, keys and backline provided.
Salthouse Jam Session
Open music jam session; all musicians welcome.
Latino Social Club @ Seven
Dance night with Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggaeton.
Traditional Irish music session
Traditional Irish music session (Live music) at The Western Hotel, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Trad Session
Trad Session (Traditional music) at Campbells Tavern The Tav, Headford, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Trad on the Prom 2026
Contemporary Irish show of traditional music, song and dance, staged Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights at Leisureland Theatre, Salthill.
Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds
Traditional music festival celebrating Larry Reynolds, with performances and cultural activities taking place across Ballinasloe in east County Galway.
Chris Boldt
Belfast-born country and Americana singer-songwriter Chris Boldt brings his full band to Galway following a sold-out Irish debut tour and viral streaming success.
The Lizberries @ Monroe's
The ultimate tribute to The Cranberries at Monroe's.
Trad Thursdays
Trad Thursdays (Live Trad Music and Dancing) at The Hardiman Hotel MacNeills, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Kara-Okay
Kara-Okay (Karaoke) at Massimo, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
The Goodtime String Band
The Goodtime String Band (Live music) at Campbells Tavern The Tav, Headford, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Allie Sherlock
Singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock performs a live Galway show at Monroe’s Live, presented as an evening concert for the venue’s general audience.
Country Superstars
A live country music tribute show featuring songs associated with major country performers. See the theatre listing for ticket and timing information.
Allie Sherlock
Irish singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock brings the voice that grew from street busking to major European support slots to Monroe’s for an over-18s standing headline show.
Thumper
Dublin psych-pop six-piece THUMPER bring two drummers, four guitars and a maximalist wall of distortion, melody and hooks to an over-18s standing show.
Country Superstars
Award-winning tribute show recreates Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain and more with acclaimed impressionists and a live Country Superstars band.
All Folk'd Up
All Folk'd Up (Concert) at Brodericks Kilconnell, Kilconnell, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
The Ol 55 Emerging Artist Series Phase II Night 2
The Ol 55 Emerging Artist Series Phase II Night 2 (Live Music) at The Old 55, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Ushmush + Suil Amhain
Ushmush + Suil Amhain (Live Music) at Aras Eanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr Aran Islands,, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Live Musiv
Live Musiv (Live Music Trad) at Newmans Bar, Cleggan, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
The Glass Onion Band
The Glass Onion Band (Live Music) at The Quays, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds
Traditional music festival honouring Larry Reynolds, with sessions, workshops, storytelling and community performances across Ballinasloe.
Men In The Box – Alice in Chains Tribute
Newly formed Alice in Chains tribute recreates the Seattle band’s classic grunge catalogue with close vocal harmonies, heavy riffs and a high-energy standing show.
Los Wachos – Latin Party Celebration
Latin party combines karaoke, Sol de la Isla, a headline set from Los Wachos and a late DJ finale for an energetic Saturday celebration.
Rónán Ó Snodaigh & Myles O’Reilly
Kíla’s Rónán Ó Snodaigh and filmmaker-musician Myles O’Reilly bring Irish-language song, hand percussion and spacious collaborative arrangements to an intimate seated Galway concert.
Santo Baile
Latin dance night 'Santo Baile' at Keanes, Oranmore.
The Grudge - Tribute to Tool @ Sally Longs
Two-hour-plus tribute show covering the entire Tool back catalogue.
Lorraine Fitzpatrick and David Larkin
Lorraine Fitzpatrick and David Larkin (A singing session) at The Crane Bar, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
The Ol 55 Emerging Artist Series Phase II Night 3
The Ol 55 Emerging Artist Series Phase II Night 3 (Live Music) at The Old 55, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Revoada - Galway Edition
Revoada - Galway Edition (Club Night) at Electric Galway, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Late and Live in the Music Hall
Late and Live in the Music Hall (Live Music) at The Quays, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Live Music
Live Music (Live Music) at Newmans Bar, Cleggan, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Ceolchoirm Mór An Garraí Glas 2026
Day-long traditional Irish music concert at An Garraí Glas, Indreabhán, featuring Clann Miow Spillane, Joyce Redmond agus a cairde, Liam O Brien, Deirdre Hurley, Padraig O Dubhghaill, Meabh Ni Bheaglaoich, Lena...
Ceolquarians: A Live Tribute to D’Angelo
An eleven-piece band performs D’Angelo’s Voodoo album in full alongside selections from Brown Sugar and Black Messiah, with special guests promised for Galway.
Powerhaus @ Róisín Dubh
Powerhaus drag DJ collective night at Róisín Dubh.
Last Orders
Last Orders at Róisín Dubh, listed for Saturday 5 September at 23:30 with free admission stated on the page event.
Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds
Traditional music festival honouring Larry Reynolds, with sessions, workshops, storytelling and community performances across Ballinasloe.
Trad on the Prom 2026
Contemporary Irish show of traditional music, song and dance, staged Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights at Leisureland Theatre, Salthill.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at Róisín Dubh, listed for Sunday 6 September at 20:00 with free admission on the page event.
Gig: John Conneely Inc. @ Róisín Dubh
Late night singing and dancing with John Conneely Inc.
Siamsa Cois Teachlaigh
Siamsa Cois Teachlaigh (open session) at Campbells Tavern The Tav, Headford, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Tom Portman
Tom Portman (Summer Sunday Sessions) at Campbells Tavern The Tav, Headford, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Ger O Donnell , Trevor sexton , DonStiffe
Ger O Donnell , Trevor sexton , DonStiffe (Concert) at The CornerStone Gormans, Woodford, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
PostponedShakalak
Shakalak at Róisín Dubh, listed for Sunday 6 September at 20:00 and explicitly marked postponed on the venue page event.
Derek Ryan
Country star Derek Ryan returns to Ballinasloe for a Sunday dance at the Shearwater Hotel, with public admission available at the door.
Galway Ceili Club
Traditional Irish céilí music and dancing at Kennedy's Bar, Eyre Square, held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
Jazz Open Mic @ Dew Drop Inn
Jazz open mic with backing band and vocalist; bring your instrument or just enjoy.
Trad Mondays
Trad Mondays (Live Trad Music and Dancing) at The Hardiman Hotel MacNeills, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Session
Session (Traditional music) at 13 on the green, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Trad on the Prom 2026
Contemporary Irish show of traditional music, song and dance, staged Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights at Leisureland Theatre, Salthill.
Galway Ceili Club
Traditional Irish céilí music and dancing at Kennedy's Bar, Eyre Square, held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
Sisco @ Róisín Dubh
Ted & Joe DJ set playing music you love, love to hate, and guilty pleasures.
Trad Session
Trad Session (Session) at Newmans Bar, Cleggan, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Trad session
Trad session (Traditional music) at 13 on the green, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Silent Disco On Tuesdays
Silent Disco On Tuesdays at Róisín Dubh, listed for 23:00 with a seven-euro price and a free shot of Jagermeister.
Galway Ukulele Open Session @ Mechanics Institute
Open ukulele playing session at the Mechanics Institute.
Queer Canaries LGBTQIA+ Choir @ Teach Solais
A safe queer space to explore your voice and sing with Pride.
Galway's Jazz Jam @ Ol 55'
Open jazz jam session; drums, bass, keys and backline provided.
Salthouse Jam Session
Open music jam session; all musicians welcome.
Latino Social Club @ Seven
Dance night with Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggaeton.
Traditional Irish music session
Traditional Irish music session (Live music) at The Western Hotel, Galway City, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
Trad Session
Trad Session (Traditional music) at Campbells Tavern The Tav, Headford, as listed on Whatsontonight's Galway events guide.
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.
Bach, Bows & Arrows (Julian 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.
Celtic Tales @ The Crane
Storytelling night at The Crane Bar featuring myths, folklore and urban legends from Ireland and Scotland, held Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesday Comedy Showcase with Darragh Bourke
Darragh Bourke headlines Róisín Dubh’s weekly showcase, joined by Graham Francis, Jess Spencer and Denver Coyne for a lively night of emerging and established stand-up.
Earthfall: Dance
Contemporary dance performance by Earthfall, presented as part of the Town Hall Theatre’s autumn programme. Check the venue for final timings.
Earthfall
Undercurrent combines contemporary dance, circus and Zimbabwean, Brazilian and Irish cultural forms in a high-energy work about borders, survival, connection and displacement.
Paul Howard in Conversation
Award-winning writer Paul Howard discusses his new satire A Nation Once Again at a free bookshop event, with copies available to purchase on the night.
Read in Company @ Dew Drop Inn
Social reading event for those who enjoy books in a laid-back, quiet environment.
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.
Mary’s Hopes and Dreams
High-energy Irish comedy follows a stay-at-home housewife discovering new possibilities, mixing slapstick, music, dance and multiple characters in a funny journey toward empowerment.
Mary’s Hopes and Dreams
High-energy Irish comedy follows a stay-at-home housewife discovering new possibilities, mixing slapstick, music, dance and multiple characters in a funny journey toward empowerment.
Gallery Lates every Thursday evening at Galway Arts Centre
Free events in the galleries every Thursday evening as part of Gallery Lates at Galway Arts Centre, running 03 Apr 2025 to 24 Dec 2026.
Gallery Lates: Irish-language Workshop
Free evening workshop exploring Irish-language themes as part of Gallery Lates, Galway Arts Centre’s Thursday night public programme.
Celtic Tales @ The Crane Bar
Storytelling night at The Crane Bar featuring myths, folklore and urban legends from Ireland and Scotland, held Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Charity Art Club Event - Galway - September 3rd
Charity art club event in Galway, listed in the site's Upcoming Events in Galway widget.
Martin Greene — The Tides Goin’ Out
Martin Greene presents photographs of old Kinvara from the Christy Greene Collection, documenting the village’s people, shoreline and changing character through local visual history.
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.
A Tree of Hope — Paint & Sip Evening in Aid of Galway Hospice
Guided paint-and-sip fundraiser includes prosecco, materials and step-by-step instruction from We Are Art Club, with all proceeds supporting Galway Hospice patients and families.
Café Lates – Zine Night
Free creative workshop invites participants to make DIY zines using collage, cut-outs, drawings and bold ideas in a welcoming after-hours café setting.
Late Opening: Deviations
Another Thursday late opening for John Rainey’s exhibition, part of the venue’s ongoing gallery lates programme.
Myra’s Story
Acclaimed solo drama follows homeless Dubliner Myra through humour, tragedy and vivid characters, tracing the events behind her struggle to survive on the city streets.
Hill of the Hares
Fregoli Theatre’s new play reunites Cass and Michael after nine years, exploring love, loss, memory and the enduring pull of home in the Irish landscape.
Design Mingle: Creative Connections with Keith Lawler
Free public creative-industry gathering features sonic branding specialist Keith Lawler discussing his international career, sound in branding and creative practice, followed by networking and conversation.
Casting Breath
Hands-on alginate casting workshop led by artist Taïm Haimet, presented through the Galway Arts Centre’s public Thursday Lates programme.
Myra’s Story
Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley stars in Brian Foster’s acclaimed solo drama, balancing humour and tragedy while tracing the events behind one homeless Dublin woman’s struggle to survive.
Do Bakchod
Interactive Hindi and Hinglish comedy open mic revisits school, college and hostel memories, mixing host-led stand-up with optional audience songs, music and two-minute performances.
Shorelines Visual Art Exhibition 2026
Shorelines’ free exhibition brings work by local and invited artists to the Irish Workhouse Centre, alongside famine-themed installations and photography during the festival programme.
Olga Byrne & Small Spaces Photography Exhibition
Free joint exhibition pairs Olga Byrne’s nature-inspired paintings with Portumna Camera Club’s Small Spaces photographs, exploring wildlife, landscape and overlooked details through September.
Shake It with Oti
A dance-focused event with Oti, bringing participatory movement and performance activities to Knocknacarra Community Centre.
Stitch and Bitch @ Blue Note
A friendly and supportive craft group in Galway city.
Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble
BAFTA and Perrier-winning comedian Dylan Moran previews his brand-new Looking For Trouble show, bringing existential observations, sharp one-liners and trademark cynical storytelling to an intimate warm-up.
Le Chéile #10 – with Bríd Fanning
Bríd Fanning joins Edel Lukács for an intimate artist conversation about Raised Among Them, paired with two guided wine tastings and a pop-up art shop.
Weekly Comedy at Róisín Dubh
Weekly comedy showcase featuring established and emerging comedy talent, held every Tuesday night at Róisín Dubh.
Celtic Tales @ The Crane
Storytelling night at The Crane Bar featuring myths, folklore and urban legends from Ireland and Scotland, held Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dylan Moran: Looking For Trouble | Exclusive Tour Warm-up
BAFTA and Perrier-winning comedian Dylan Moran previews his brand-new Looking For Trouble show, bringing existential observations, sharp one-liners and trademark cynical storytelling to an intimate warm-up.
Tuesday Comedy Showcase with JJ Whitehead
Canadian comedian JJ Whitehead headlines Róisín Dubh’s showcase with Dan Stephens and additional guests, mixing fearless personal stories and social satire before the Silent Disco.
Ciorcal Comhrá @ Súil Eile Space
Weekly Irish-language conversation circle in Bearna.
Candle Making at Massimo
Blackthorn Candles leads a relaxed hands-on workshop where guests pour and fragrance a luxury soy candle, with all materials and a complimentary drink included.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger
Concert documentary captures Oasis’s Live ’25 reunion through rehearsals, backstage and onstage access plus Liam and Noel Gallagher’s first joint interviews in over twenty years.
Event: Language Exchange @ Salt House
Share a beer with tags listing the languages you can speak.
Board Game Night at the Queens Street Bar, Victoria Hotel
Board Game Night at the Queens Street Bar, Victoria Hotel, organised by Galway City Social, listed on Meetup's Galway events page.
Ciorcal Comhrá @ Súil Eile Space
Weekly Irish-language conversation circle in Bearna.
Humans: A User Manual | MindSlí Meaningful Conversations
HUMANS: A USER MANUAL, organised by MindSlí Reflect & Connect Discussion Evenings, listed on Meetup's Galway events page.
Bingo Loco
Three-hour bingo rave combines DJs, throwback anthems, dance-offs, lip-sync battles, confetti and unusual prizes in an energetic over-18s interactive party show.
Galway Communities in Action
Free community showcase brings Galway voluntary organisations together across youth, disability, health, arts, climate and older-person services, with music, conversation and volunteering opportunities.
The Market H91 at Electric
Free indoor market brings curated vintage and preloved clothing, homewares, vinyl and creative stalls to Electric, alongside a flash tattoo artist and children’s corner.
Claregalway Castle Shield 2026
International medieval combat festival brings full-armour buhurt battles, visiting teams, local crafts, food stalls and family-friendly entertainment to the historic grounds of Claregalway Castle.
Wedfest Galway
Public wedding fair brings suppliers, venues, live entertainment and fashion shows together at Galway Races for couples planning celebrations and exploring local wedding ideas.
Claregalway Castle Shield 2026
International medieval combat festival brings full-armour buhurt battles, visiting teams, local crafts, food stalls and family-friendly entertainment to the historic grounds of Claregalway Castle.
Fight House @ Dew Drop Inn
Fighting-game night: Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, 2XKO and Guilty Gear Strive.
Galway Races September Meeting – Day 1
Galway’s autumn meeting opens with seven National Hunt races at Ballybrit, plus music, food and hospitality facilities; children under seventeen enter free with an accompanying adult.
Schools Box Office Opening
The Schools Box Office is officially open! Place your booking requests early! — Tue 08 Sept, 0:00 — Family-friendly
Booking Deadline
Deadline to submit the booking form is Tuesday 8 September. — Tue 08 Sept, 0:00 — Family-friendly
Galway Dodgeball Training
Galway Dodgeball Training, organised by Galway Dodgeball Club, listed on Meetup's Galway events page.
Outdoor Yoga Saturday - Salthill Park, Next to Leisureland
Outdoor Yoga Saturday - Salthill Park, Next to Leisureland, organised by Galway City Social, listed on Meetup's Galway events page.
i4Life Inis Oírr Famine Walk
Five-kilometre community walk across Inis Oírr combines Atlantic scenery, famine remembrance and fundraising for i4Life’s Zambian projects, followed by tea and scones.
Elevate Fit Fest 2026
A fitness and wellbeing festival at Shanbally House, combining exercise, community activities and health-focused sessions in a county Galway setting.
Heartfulness Meditation & Relaxation (Co Galway)
Heartfulness Meditation & Relaxation (Co Galway), organised by Heartfulness Ireland Meditation Group, listed on Meetup's Galway events page.
Galway Yoga Festival
Full-day festival of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. — Sun 06 Sept, 0:00 — Galway — Family-friendly
HER Outdoors Week – Women on Water, Brunch in Pink
Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research featuring morning water activities and brunch. — Sun 06 Sept, 11:00 — Galway Bay Sailing Club, Galway
Mushroom Foraging with Edward Blain
Experienced forager Edward Blain teaches safe mushroom identification, gathering, cleaning, cooking and preserving during a full-day woodland workshop at Slieve Aughty Centre.
Beach Yoga at Salthill
Beginner-friendly Hatha and Vinyasa session. — Mon 07 Sept, 10:00 — Salthill Beach, Galway — Family-friendly
Galway Races September Meeting – Day 2
Second day of Galway’s September meeting features eight flat races, including the Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes, with music, food facilities and family-friendly admission arrangements.
Micil Whiskey Tasting
Whiskey tasting event at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen, bookable via the venue's Tixtree ticket listing.
Galway Whiskey Club Clonakilty Tasting
Public tasting samples six Clonakilty whiskeys from West Cork, with a welcome drink, guided conversation and small plates included during the evening.
Clarinbridge Market Day
Annual family market features traditional music and dancing, food stalls, oyster tasting, crafts, petting farm, demonstrations and vintage vehicles while raising funds locally.
Parent & Baby Screening: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Parent-and-baby screening offers dimmed lights, quieter sound, buggy space, changing facilities and complimentary tea or coffee while showing Spider-Man: Brand New Day at EYE Cinema.