Galway really is booming with fabulous events each month! In order to give you the chance to attend the best festival and events, we have decided to put together a guide which highlights 10 of the best events taking place in the month ahead. Enjoy!
Please note; Below is just a snippet of everything Galway has to offer event-wise in the month ahead. If you would like a full and inclusive look at everything Galway has going on, please check out our website at; https://thisisgalway.ie/events/.
Dream Wedding Exhibition
January 11th & 12th from 12pm / Leisureland / tickets here
The Dream Weddings Exhibition is back and bigger than ever this January 2025 for one weekend only. The bridal exhibition is one of Ireland’s leading wedding exhibitions and the only one in the west of Ireland. This event will cover every aspect of getting married, with over 70 wedding exhibitors, 3 fashion shows daily showing the best bridal looks for brides, grooms and mother of the bride. The Dream Wedding Exhibition is an event not to be missed for all the future bridal parties out there! Produced by Mandy Maher and starring top models from Catwalk Models, this will be a fashion extravaganza event offering something for everyone!
Galway Tattoo Show
January 25th + 26th from 10.45am / Galmont Hotel / tickets here
The 10th annual international Galway Tattoo Show is returning this January for an expo that is not only a celebration of tattoo art, and will feature performances of music, comedy, magic, and entertainment with art galleries, a market and so much more. This tattoo show will feature many tattoo artists 'live' tattooing, so you can see them up close and get a tattoo if you want to. You don't need a tattoo to come, as many past attendees come looking for their first tattoo or just to enjoy the art, atmosphere and entertainment. Tattooed or not, all are welcome to this family-friendly tattoo show where there will be something to entertain and delight all ages.
Danny O’Brien: Killa-Dan-Jaro
January 18th at 7pm / Róisín Dubh / tickets here
After a complete sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and numerous Irish and international festivals with his new show, multi-award-winning Wicklovian comedian Danny O’Brien is back in Galway with a high-octane stand-up show. From getting scammed by a fake landlord in Edinburgh to climbing several peaks around the globe (including Kilimanjaro in Tanzania). This is definitely O’Brien’s biggest, best and most exciting show to date. He has toured over 60 dates globally in the past year, sold out Dublin’s Liberty Hall Theatre, released a TV special and headlined various international comedy festivals to worldwide audiences. This is one stand-up hour you do NOT want to miss.
Little John Nee: Zeitgeist Jukebox
January 9-11th at 8pm / The Mick Lally Theatre / tickets here
‘On a night such as this, some folk meet up at an old warehouse in response to a notice on a lamppost. An invitation to join the oddest band that ever was in the making of the greatest album of the twenty-first century. Primitive recording equipment sits ready for use; the clock ticks…it’s now or never.’ Zeitgeist Jukebox is an immersive theatre experience framed by Little John Nee’s masterful storytelling; a soulful antidote to the disconnection of our times, and a testament to the healing power of music.Sit back, relax and laugh. This will be an unforgettable night of stories and music perfect for a cold winter’s night.
Tigh He-He Comedy Club
January 9th at 8pm / Róisín Dubh / tickets here
Tigh He-He Comedy Club is back with a brand new season, bringing the best of Irish comedy to the stage at Róisín Dubh. Kicking off their 2025 series they have Glenn Wool, with support from Ronan Clancy and host Karl Spain. Headliner Glenn Wool is a Galway favourite who quickly became one of the rising international stars, and household names on the UK & European comedy circuits. He has toured all over the world including: Australia, New Zealand, USA, South Africa, Switzerland, France, Croatia, Arabia & Asia (to name a few!) Tickets are now available re the link above and secure your seat.
Experience a Luxury Tour & Tasting Tour
January 11th, 18th and 25th at 4pm / Ahascragh Distillery / book your tour experience here
A must-do for whiskey lovers or food fans, the Luxury Tour & Tasting at Ahascragh Distillery is only available on 3 dates in January so make sure you book your place for these exclusive events now. The luxury tours consist of a distillery tour with a tasting of premium unleashed whiskeys as well as a 5 course tasting menu at their onsite The Clan Colla restaurant. We recently got the opportunity to experience this tour for ourselves so if you would like to discover more about this unique experience please see here.
Yogalates and Bellinis
January 5th at 10am / HYDE Bar / tickets here
Start 2025 in style with a morning of movement, delicious bites, and bubbly vibes! A fun event of Yogalates followed by refreshing Brunch & Bellinis at Hyde Bar! The event will include a yogalates session, brunch and of course plenty of bellinis. This event is proudly sponsored by Essence Ireland & Plent Beauty Care, and as spaces are limited, be sure to grab your ticket today and join them for a fun and fabulous start to the new year!
Joseph O’Connor in conversation with Tomás Kenny
January 14th at 6pm / Kennys Bookshop / tickets here
Award-winning Irish author Joseph O’Connor will join Tomás Kenny in conversation about his new book, The Ghosts of Rome. About The Ghosts of Rome: February 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome. Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as ‘The Choir’. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann. During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk. Meanwhile, Hauptmann’s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him – one where the consequences could be lethal.
New Year, New Mindset Masterclass
January 11th at 10am / Clayton Hotel Galway / tickets here
Join Rachel, a Life Coach and EFT Practitioner, and Samantha, a Soulful Artist, at the Clayton Hotel Galway for an inspiring event that will kickstart your year with positivity and motivation. This unique in-person masterclass will provide you with the MindBody, Visualisation and Manifestation techniques to support you on your journey. It will help you cultivate a fresh perspective and set empowering goals for the year ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn valuable strategies to elevate your mindset. Let's make 2025 your best year yet!
Paddy - The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong
January 30th at 8pm / Town Hall Theatre / tickets here
Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. He relives the journey that forever altered his destiny. A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, the play is inspired by Paddy Armstrong’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir. ‘Paddy’ is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness, reminding us that the privilege of freedom and love, family and everyday life can restore us and mend the scars of even the most savage injustice. Don Wycherley brings unflinching honesty, pathos, and humour to his portrayal of Paddy, a man failed and scarred by a flawed system yet refusing to be defined by it.
