What's on in Galway.

Fontaines C.D., A Fontaines D.C. Tribute, at Monroe's Live

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 7:00pm

Galway City, Galway · Monroe's Live

See venue for price

Fontaines D.C. tribute act Fontaines C.D. plays Monroe's Live in Galway on 15 October 2026, doors 7pm.

Just One Direction, A One Direction Tribute, at Monroe's Live

Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm

Galway City, Galway · Monroe's Live

See venue for price

One Direction tribute act Just One Direction plays Monroe's Live in Galway on 16 October 2026, doors 7:30pm.

Make a Samhain Wreath workshop

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 13:00

Galway City, Galway · Áras na nGael

€30 per pair

Ages 8-12

A bilingual family workshop where children and an adult decorate a willow wreath with dried flowers grown and dried at Flós Farm. Materials are supplied; aimed at ages 8 to 12.

Kris Drever at Monroe's Live

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 7:00pm

Galway City, Galway · Monroe's Live

See venue for price

Scottish folk singer Kris Drever plays Monroe's Live in Galway on 17 October 2026, doors 7pm.

The Seattle Grunge Experience at Monroe's Live

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 9:00pm

Galway City, Galway · Monroe's Live

See venue for price

A grunge tribute night, The Seattle Grunge Experience, plays Monroe's Live in Galway on 17 October 2026, doors 9pm.

John Illsley of Dire Straits at Black Box Theatre

Mon 19 Oct 2026 · Check start time

Galway City, Galway · Black Box Theatre

Check price

John Illsley, founding bass player of Dire Straits, plays the Black Box Theatre in Galway on 19 October 2026.

Galway Comedy Festival 2026

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · Check start time

Galway City, Galway · Multiple venues across Galway City

Check price

Ireland's biggest comedy festival returns to Galway City, expected Tuesday 20 to Monday 26 October 2026, with stand-up, improv and theatre across venues including the Town Hall The

Time by Luxmuralis

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · From 18:30; closing time unknown

Galway City, Galway · St Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Check price

Immersive light, sound and projection installation inside St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, combining architecture, music and storytelling around the theme of time.

Harry Hudson Taylor at Monroe's Live

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 7:00 PM

Galway City, Galway · Monroe's Live

Check price

Harry Hudson Taylor plays Monroe's Live, Dominick Street Upper, Galway on Friday 23 October 2026, with doors at 7:00 PM.

Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Halloween Festival 2026

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · Check start time

Galway City, Galway · Various venues across Galway City

Free

New citywide Samhain and Halloween festival in Galway City, expected Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, headlined by the Macnas Halloween Parade.

Big Bag of Sticks at Monroe's Live

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 7:30 PM

Galway City, Galway · Monroe's Live

Check price

Big Bag of Sticks play Monroe's Live, Dominick Street Upper, Galway on Saturday 24 October 2026, with doors at 7:30 PM.

Howling Halloween at Brigit's Garden

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PM

Rosscahill, Galway · Brigit's Garden

Check price

Brigit's Garden in Rosscahill runs Howling Halloween from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October 2026, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with a treasure hunt continuing through the midterm to 1 Novem