In the span of a century, entire countries rise and fall, cultures evolve, fashions transform. Yet some have endured. There are those who still prevail and even prosper. One such icon, Ireland’s oldest Céilí Band, was born a century ago in the tiny village of Kilfenora.

Ireland's Largest Holistic Event returns to Galway on Sunday the 24th of March 2024. Free Admission, 70 Exhibitors, and 27 Complimentary Talks, Workshops & Classes. The event is comprised of four different elements all in one venue, the Mind Body Soul Expo, the Yoga and Meditation Festival, Live Well - Talks & Workshops and the Galway Psychic Fair.

Frankie Boyle has confirmed a date at Leisureland Galway on 25th + 26th January 2024 as part of his Lap Of Shame tour.   Tickets  from www.ticketmaster.ie   Frankie also plays four dates at 3Olympia Dublin on 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th January 2024.  Tickets are on sale now.   Frankie Boyle’s on tour.  Buy […]

Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland's most enduringly popular artists. Born in Strabane, Northern Ireland, on the border with the Irish Republic, he was exposed to a wide variety of music from an early age. A Fifties child, his first sounds were the Swing, Jazz, Show tunes and light opera of […]

Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert act Postmodern Jukebox has announced a new World Tour to celebrate the dual milestone of their 10th anniversary of touring and their 1,000th show in 2024. Dubbed The ‘10 ’Tour, Concertgoers can expect a dazzling, inspiring trip through the PMJ Universe — where modern-day earworms and iconic […]

Boundary-breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits most spectacularly. Dressed as an army of rock warriors, LSRO performs whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. The atmosphere is electric, the musicians are mesmerising, and the […]

The Alternative Eurovision   From Shore to Shore - Two live events in Galway and Dublin - hosted by XNTHONY & Panti Bliss!   Live on stage and live-streamed online THIS FRIDAY MAY 10th – both events will be rebroadcast online on Sat 11th May during the Eurovision final.

Horizons. A 21st Century Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox   Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS.   Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey; a story […]

Galway Bay is Calling is a collaborative community project that Music for Galway (and Cellissimo 2024) is running in partnership with the Galway Atlantaquaria (GA) and ATU. It involves three community music groups, three marine specialists (Garry Kendellen, Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra, Dr. Joao Frias) and one cellist/composer (Naomi Berrill).

Join the National Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast for the opening concert of Cellissimo 2024 in Leisureland, a concert which also sits at the heart of the Songs of Travel strand. The outstanding German cellist Alban Gerhardt will interpret Shostakovich’s momentous Second Cello Concerto and we will also hear the world premiere of a brand-new concerto […]

We are so proud to present the Galway debut of one of Galway’s greatest musicians, the unique Eimear Noone. We celebrate Eimear’s amazing global achievements as trailblazing composer and conductor with an eclectic programme of classical and contemporary music from the worlds of film and gaming. Our cello soloist is another proud Galway musician – […]

The eight cellists that comprise Cello Ireland are at the heart of this very special concert. The first part of the evening showcases the wide diversity of their repertoire. Towards the end of the evening, cellists of all ages and abilities – children, students, amateurs, professionals – join Cello Ireland and our international students to […]