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Live Concerts, Festivals & Gigs in Galway 🎙

The Galway Gig Guide will help you find the best live music events in Galway in 2026. Browse Galway concert listings and find the hottest Galway gigs, concerts, comedy and music festivals coming up. Below is a list of the upcoming events in Galway’s best music venues including Róisín Dubh, Monroe’s, the Black Box, Leisureland, the Town Hall Theatre, the GIAF Big Top and many more.

Live music in Galway 2026

DateArtistVenue
Tue, May 26 2026Alan StivellSt. Nicholas’ College Church
Wed, May 27 2026GarethRóisín Dubh
Thu, May 28 2026Big SleepRóisín Dubh
Jun 03 – 07 2026Galway Folk Festival 2026Monroe’s Live
Fri, Jun 05 2026Galway Folk Festival 2026Monroe’s
Fri, Jun 05 2026Michael McGovernLeisureland
Thu, Jun 11 2026Hang MassiveRóisín Dubh
Fri, Jun 12 2026Teague and JoyceThe Mick Lally Theatre
Jun 12 2026 – 14 2026Clifden Summer Fest (Mark McCabe / Nathan Carter)Clifden Showgrounds
Fri, Jun 19 2026George HoustonMonroe’s Live
Sun, Jun 28 2026lazemberRóisín Dubh
Wed, Jul 08 2026Dead PioneersRóisín Dubh
Wed, Jul 15 2026Patti SmithGIAF Big Top
Thu, Jul 16 2026The Flaming LipsGIAF Big Top
Fri, Jul 17 2026Block Rockin’ BeatsGIAF Big Top
Sat, Jul 18 2026James Morrison and Emeli SandéGIAF Big Top
Wed, Jul 22 2026Kate Nash and Sophie Ellis-BextorGIAF Big Top
Thu, Jul 23 2026JamesGIAF Big Top
Fri, Jul 24 2026The Saw DoctorsGIAF Big Top
Sat, Jul 25 2026Bell X1GIAF Big Top
Sun, Jul 26 2026Cian DucrotGIAF Big Top
Mon, Aug 17 2026Darragh O’Dea, Rob Butterfield & Dave ClancyCampbell’s Tavern
Sat, Aug 29 2026A Place To Bury StrangersRóisín Dubh
Fri, Sep 04 2026Allie SherlockMonroe’s Live
Fri, Sep 11 2026The BladesRóisín Dubh
Fri, Sep 11 2026Christy MooreLeisureland
Sat, Sep 12 2026Wallis BirdRóisín Dubh
Fri, Sep 18 2026Christy MooreLeisureland
Tue, Sep 22 2026Laura Veirs and Karl BlauMonroe’s Live
Wed, Sep 23 2026Dead CalmRóisín Dubh
Fri, Sep 25 2026Sixpence None the RicherRóisín Dubh
Sat, Sep 26 2026Dave LoftsRóisín Dubh
Sun, Sep 27 2026Katherine PriddyRóisín Dubh
Sun, Oct 04 2026Robyn HitchcockRóisín Dubh
Fri, Oct 09 2026ColdplaceMonroe’s
Sat, Oct 10 2026These Charming MenRóisín Dubh
Mon, Oct 12 2026Kristin HershRóisín Dubh
Sat, Oct 17 2026Paddy CaseyLady Gregory Hotel
Sun, Oct 25 2026Mike WozniakRóisín Dubh
Fri, Oct 30 2026Foy VanceTown Hall Theatre
Sat, Oct 31 2026And So I Watch You from Afar & CaspianRóisín Dubh
Fri, Nov 06 2026Dexys Midnight RunnersBlack Box
Fri, Nov 13 2026The Frank And WaltersRóisín Dubh
Fri, Nov 13 2026Dan McCabeLoughrea Hotel and Spa
Mon, Nov 16 2026Jeff TweedyBlack Box
Sat, Nov 28 2026Paul BradyLeisureland
Fri, Dec 04 2026The UndertonesRóisín Dubh
Fri, Dec 18 2026Mack FleetwoodRóisín Dubh

 

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Live Music in Galway 🎶

Live music is lifeblood of Galway’s cultural scene so it comes as no surprise that there is a plentitude of great live music and concert venues in Galway. Venues range from traditional pubs to modern purpose built stage settings to intimate offbeat session rooms. To make the most of your time in Galway be sure and check out the best places for gigs while visiting the city.

Galway Gigs FAQs

What are the best pubs for live music in Galway?
  • Róisín Dubh
  • Monroes Tavern
  • The Crane Bar
  • The Quays Pub
  • Taaffe’s
  • Tig Cóilí
  • The Skeff
  • O’Connor’s Famous Pub (Salthill)
What are the best live music venues in Galway?
  • The Black Box Theatre
  • Leisureland Hall
  • Town Hall Theatre
  • Monroes Tavern
  • Róisín Dubh
What are the best trad music bars in County Galway?
  • Campbells Tavern (Headford)
  • Lowry’s Music & Whiskey Bar (Clifden)
  • Griffin’s Bar Live Music Venue (Clifden)
  • Greens Bar (Kinvara)
  • Porterhouse (Oranmore)
  • Curleys Bar (Portumna)
  • An Bodhrán Buí (Moycullen)
  • Powers Thatch Bar (Oughterard)
  • The Hooker Bar / Tigh Mhichael Jack (Bealadangan, Lettermore)
  • Joe Watty’s Pub (Inis Mór)

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