What's on in Co. Galway

Upcoming events in County Galway that we know about. Every listing links to its source, so please check with the organiser before you travel.

47 upcoming events in Co. Galway

On now & coming up

Mon2Nov

Oíche Phádraig: A Celebration of the Songs of Padraig Stevens

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30

Galway musicians perform the songs of Tuam-based songwriter Padraig Stevens.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Mon2Nov

Physical Landscape – Irish Modern Dance Theatre

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €20 / €18

A dance work by choreographer John Scott and Irish Modern Dance Theatre.

🎭 TheatreCo. GalwayDetails ↗

November 2026

Tue3Nov

The Mersey Beatles

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32

A Liverpool-born Beatles tribute show.

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Wed4Nov

Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25

A comedy night out from the Scummy Mummies.

😂 ComedyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri6Nov

Ballet Ireland: Romeo & Juliet

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30 / €26
⏳ Runs until Sat 7 Nov

Ballet Ireland dances Romeo and Juliet.

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Fri6Nov

Dexys Midnight Runners

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €51

Birmingham band Dexys Midnight Runners in concert.

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Fri6Nov

Galway Christmas Market

📍 Eyre Square, Galway
⏳ Runs until Tue 22 Dec

The Galway Christmas Market returns to Eyre Square with more than 70 wooden chalets selling gifts, crafts, food and festive drinks, plus Santa's Cabin.

🎉 FestivalCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat7Nov

Bingo Loco

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway

An 18+ party bingo night with DJs and games.

🤝 CommunityCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sun8Nov

Ralph McTell – Somewhere Down the Road

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €34

Folk singer-songwriter Ralph McTell in concert.

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Tue10Nov

Jamie Duffy

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32.65

Singer-songwriter Jamie Duffy in concert.

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Wed11Nov

Andy Irvine & Quilty

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32

Andy Irvine plays with Swedish Irish-folk band Quilty.

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Thu12Nov

TEDxGalway

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €38 / €33

An evening of TEDx talks in Galway.

🤝 CommunityCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Thu12Nov

The Importance of Being Earnest

📍 Town Hall Studio, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €15
⏳ Runs until Sat 14 Nov

Are ya Well? Productions present Oscar Wilde's comedy.

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Fri13Nov

Rory's Stories – The Good Ol' Days

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €27

Rory's Stories brings his new comedy show about simpler times.

😂 ComedyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri13Nov

Sharon Shannon & Mike McGoldrick

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €25

Sharon Shannon and Mike McGoldrick play a Galway TradFest concert.

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Sat14Nov

Gearóid Farrelly: No Pressure

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25

Comedian Gearóid Farrelly's new stand-up show.

😂 ComedyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat14Nov

The Misadventures of the 3 Little Pigs

📍 Leisureland, Salthill · 🕒 3pm · 💶 €18

A sing-along, dance-in-your-seat family stage show for ages 2 and up.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sun15Nov

Michael English: Irish Concert Tour 2026

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32.50

Singer Michael English in concert.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sun15Nov

Shamtown – A Musical Show

📍 The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €35 / €33 (previews)
⏳ Runs until Sun 29 Nov

A new musical from Nono Productions with evening and matinee shows.

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Mon16Nov

An Evening in Ireland with Jeff Tweedy

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €45 / €43

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy plays a solo show.

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Wed18Nov

9 Arch Musical Society: All Shook Up

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €26; Wed & matinee €22
⏳ Runs until Sat 21 Nov

A jukebox musical set in 1955 featuring Elvis songs.

🎭 TheatreCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Wed18Nov

Coláiste na Coiribe: Back to the 80s!

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €22 / €15
⏳ Runs until Thu 19 Nov

A school musical production of Back to the 80s.

🎭 TheatreCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri20Nov

Elf Town Galway – The Full Experience

📍 Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway · 💶 From €30 per child
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec

A two-hour Christmas experience for families at Galway Racecourse.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat21Nov

Over the Top Wrestling

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €30; Family €85; Ringside €45

A live professional wrestling show.

⚽ SportCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sun22Nov

Anam Music Therapy Fundraising Concert

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €25

Galway musicians play a fundraiser for Anam Music Therapy.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Mon23Nov

Witches in Art – Let's celebrate!

📍 Town Hall Studio, Galway · 🕒 8:30pm · 💶 €14

Tiny Teacups Theatre Company explores how witches have inspired artists.

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Tue24Nov

A Night at The Musicals

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30

A musicals concert in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Tue24Nov

LEO Galway Local Food & Craft Gift Fair

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 💶 Free
⏳ Runs until Sun 29 Nov

LEO Galway's annual fair of artisan food and handcrafted gifts from Galway producers.

🛍️ MarketCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Name In Lights – Performing Arts School Galway

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €22 / €17
⏳ Runs until Sat 28 Nov

Performing Arts School Galway students showcase their work.

🎭 TheatreCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Christmas in Clifden 2026

📍 Various venues, Clifden, Clifden
⏳ Runs until Sun 13 Dec

Clifden's Christmas festival runs over three weekends (27–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec and 11–13 Dec) with markets, workshops, music and family events.

🎉 FestivalCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri27Nov

Clifden Annual Lights Switch On Street Party

📍 The Square, Clifden · 🕒 5:15pm

Clifden's Christmas lights switch-on spectacular on The Square, with prizes for the best Christmas jumper or fancy dress.

🎉 FestivalCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sun29Nov

Mike Denver with guest Claudia Buckley

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €35

Country singer Mike Denver in concert with guest Claudia Buckley.

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Mon30Nov

Aaron Rowe

📍 Leisureland, Salthill · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €34.65

Dublin singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe plays Leisureland with support from Scarlett Loran and Holly & Theresa.

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December 2026

Thu3Dec

Mary Coughlan

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €35

Galway jazz and blues singer Mary Coughlan in concert at the Town Hall Theatre.

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Thu3Dec

Paul Doran – Singer Songwriter

📍 Town Hall Studio, Galway · 🕒 8:30pm · 💶 €20

Singer-songwriter Paul Doran plays an intimate show in the Town Hall Studio.

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Fri4Dec

Barbara Scully: Because I'm Worth It

📍 Town Hall Studio, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €20

Barbara Scully's comic one-woman show for audiences aged 18 and over.

😂 ComedyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri4Dec

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €34

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders play their rescheduled Galway concert.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Fri4Dec

Bish Bash – The School Talent Show (St. Joseph's Patrician College)

📍 Black Box Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €18
⏳ Runs until Sat 5 Dec

St. Joseph's Patrician College's school talent show, with tickets on sale in November.

🤝 CommunityCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

WhistleBlast's Night Before Christmas

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 12pm · 💶 €15 / €10; Family (4) €40

A 55-minute Christmas music show with sing-alongs, bell ringing and percussion for families with children up to 10.

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Seán Keane & Big Band – Christmas Concert

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €30

Seán Keane's annual Christmas concert with special guests, favourite songs and Christmas classics.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat5Dec

Eve Darcy – Married Without Children

📍 Town Hall Studio, Galway · 🕒 8:30pm · 💶 €15 / €12

Sligo comedian Eve Darcy's stand-up show about the expectation that women marry and have kids (18+).

😂 ComedyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Mon7Dec

The Celtic Nutcracker

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7:30pm · 💶 €20 / €13
⏳ Runs until Wed 9 Dec

Hession SD presents a festive Nutcracker with an Irish twist, following Marie, the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy through the Land of Sweets.

🎭 TheatreCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Thu10Dec

ABBA Forever – The Christmas Show

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 8pm · 💶 €32

A festive night of ABBA hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen, billed as the best Christmas party in town.

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Fri11Dec

Shared Christmas Party Night with The Elastic Band and DJ

📍 Clayton Hotel Galway, Galway · 💶 €65

Shared Christmas party night with a mulled wine reception, four-course meal, live music from The Elastic Band, a DJ and a late bar.

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Sat12Dec

Shared Christmas Party Night with Footloose and DJ

📍 Clayton Hotel Galway, Galway · 💶 €65

Shared Christmas party night with a mulled wine reception, four-course meal, live music from Footloose, a DJ and a late bar.

🎵 MusicCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat12Dec

Nutcracker – Youth Ballet West

📍 Town Hall Theatre, Galway · 🕒 7pm · 💶 €25 / €20
⏳ Runs until Sun 13 Dec

Youth Ballet West perform the Christmas ballet classic Nutcracker, with shows on Sat 12 Dec at 19:00 and Sun 13 Dec at 13:00 and 17:00.

🎭 TheatreCo. GalwayDetails ↗

Sat12Dec

Family Christmas Festival

📍 Slieve Aughty Riding Centre, Loughrea · 🕒 12pm · 💶 €28 per child (4–12), €10 adults, teens and babies
⏳ Runs until Sun 13 Dec

Santa's Cosy House, pony ride games, face painting and an Enchanted Forest walk, with a free Christmas craft market on Sunday 13 Dec (booking required; also runs 19–20 Dec).

👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. GalwayDetails ↗

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