This January, the walls of Galway shake. As TORANN brings together the raw power of punk and the relentless force of metal for a weekend-long onslaught of riffs, noise and pure DIY spirit.

From the beating heart of Galway’s underground to national heavy-hitters and international wrecking crews, TORANN celebrates the scene that thrives in bars and backrooms – now spilling across the city.

Expect unrelenting shows across Róisín Dubh, The Loft and Sally Longs, as Strange Brew unleashes a lineup built for chaos, catharsis and community. This is more than a festival – it’s a rallying cry for noise, for sweat, for togetherness.

TORANN. Loud. Local. Global.
End of January. Galway.
Bring earplugs.

January 9th: CHEWIE with Puck & guests
Fresh off the back of their sold out gig in the Academy, Chewie come to Galway to play Torann with a show at Róisín Dubh.

Chewie’s live shows are perhaps best described as one huge energy exchange between the band and crowd, with their performances being matched at every turn by crowd-surfing fans and singalongs almost as loud as the band playing through the venue’s PA system. Chewie have built a strong community of loyal and likeminded fans over the years, and this is clearly evidenced by how good-natured and caring the crowds at their gigs are, regardless of how rowdy things can get when the music starts.