ONCE UPON A TIME BACK THE WEST In association with Heineken Music January 26-29th 2012   ONCE UPON A TIME BACK THE WEST is a little kickstart to 2012 taking place this January in Galway’s beloved West End, which, as everyone knows, is the real heart of Galway nightlife. + More

After her wonderful sell out show on her last visit, GEMMA HAYES is back on February 4th for a special acoustic show with special guest Elaine Mai. Gemma's new album LET IT BREAK is out now. + More

 We are delighted to announce that THE LEMONHEADS will make a most welcome return to Galway on April 16th to play their spectactular album It's A Shame About Ray. Tickets go on sale on Friday December 16th.  + More

TEDFEST 6 - Inis Mor, Aran Islands Co Galway Thursday 23rd February to Sunday 26th February 12  All Tickets now SOLD OUT!   TEDFEST in Galway City includes the TEDFEST TABLE QUIZ, THE ANNUAL TOILET DUCK AWARDS & a night of stand up comedy from 3 of the STARS OF FR TED including EOIN McLOVE, FR STONE & FR DAMO. TEDFEST TABLE QUIZ First prize is a VIP day trip to Tedfest including Limos, ferrys & Tedfest VIP hospitality (Mash Potatoes & Sausages, Beers, Exclusive VIP AREA (it's a caravan) and more. All questions are Father T + More

 The magnificent five are riding into town! Armed with over 100 instruments, these brilliant musicians perform a fistful of Ennio Morricone classics from the movies that made Clint Eastwood a star. The stunning soundtracks include The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few Dollars More and Once Upon a Time in The West. This ingenious gang of comic maestros perform these iconic compositions with hilarious sound effects. + More

Local photographer Reg Gordon spent the whole of 2011 creating Tribe - A Portrait of Galway, a coffee table  book documenting the great and good that make up this town. There are 90 full paged portraits covering everyone from musicians to marketeers, Artists and artisans, along with a brief introduction and an explanation of who they are It's a great introduction to Galway and is also a &nb + More

We have a great weekender coming up at the end of January in Galway - ONCE UPON A TIME BACK THE WEST- featuring shows in Roisin Dubh, The Blue Note, Massimo, Monroes & Bierhaus - including the CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH show which has now been moved to January 27th.  More information coming soon, but we are very excited to announce GRANDMASTER FLASH! DJ Grandmaster Flash and his group the Furious Five were hip-hop's greatest innovators, transcending the genre's party-music origins to explore the full scope of its lyrical and sonic horizons.  Grandmaster Flash is one of the most iconic names i + More

Roisin Dubh Comedy in association with David Johnson & John MacKay present STEWART LEE - CARPET REMNANT WORLD A new full length touring show from the acclaimed star of BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. “The funniest thing on television" The Guardian What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Formerly stand-up’s youthful iconoclast, Lee now gawps blankly at News 24 as Britain burns down around him, and blinks weirdly at th + More

The date for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has been changed to January 27th. All tickets are still valid! + More

Due to circumstances beyond out control, this show is now postponed until Sunday 29th January. All tickets are valid for this rescheduled date or full refund can be obtained from point of purchase. Róisín Dubh Comedy presents  ABANDOMAN Abandoman create hilarious musical numbers at lightning speed. Comedian Rob Broderick and multi-instrumentalist James Hancox create songs based solely on audience suggestions. This is fantastically funny, improvised musical comedy. + More

Welcome to Jason Byrne"s world. Cirque Du Byrne, Jason"s latest show has played to packed houses all over the world. He brings it to Ireland for a very limited run due to time constraints which means he is just playing his very favourite Irish towns. Cirque Du Byrne mixes stand up, chat and ... well it"s Jason, you know the drill, except that Jason knows you know the drill. So join him as once again he goes one step further than any other performer dares to go. See the most exciting live stand up in the world today pull back the curtain and let you spend a couple of hours inside his head. + More

The wonderful LISA HANNIGAN is back in Galway for two nights in December following the release of her new album Passenger. All tickets are now gone but Lisa has just announced that she will be back in Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 15th February. Tickets are on sale now. + More

What a way to kick off the New Year! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am for CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH at Strange Brew on January 26th!! + More

Every Tuesday, we will be hosting SILENT DISCO in the Róisín, and admission will only be €5. Not only that, but you get a FREE pint of Bavaria when you get in. , If you're not familiar with the format yet, then here it is : You come in, you get a set of headphones, and you can switch between the two DJs that are playing. Cue lots of dancing, singing and merriment. + More