Good news out of Ireland’s comedy capital with the reveal of a few of the world-class acts bound for Galway Comedy Festival this October 21-27. With some absolutely huge comedy names already announced, it's shaping up to be a brilliant festival. Find out more here...
Making his Galway Comedy Festival debut on Thurs 23 & Fri 24 Oct is viral hit, crowdwork master and resident host of Liverpool’s Hot Water Comedy Club, Paul Smith. After selling out Dublin’s 3Arena twice last year, the Liverpudlian powerhouse is heading west with his latest show, Pablo.
Internationally acclaimed sensation, The Ladyboys Of Bangkok are set to dazzle Bank Holiday Weekend revellers on Sun 26 & Mon 27 Oct. Backed by glitzy choreography, stunning couture, and the fiercest performances yet, their Glow Up Tour is set to be an explosion of song, dance, and outrageous fun. Expect iconic pop hits, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a larger-than-life cabaret spectacle starring a cast of Thailand’s most glamorous ladyboys – alongside some very special guest performers.
As part of his 25-date nationwide tour of his brand new show, Dolla Ho, BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran will bring his trademark poetic panache to Athenry’s Raheen Woods on Thurs 23 Oct, and the city centre's Black Box Theatre on Fri 24 Oct.
Firmly established as one of Britain’s biggest and best-loved comedy stars, Jack Dee has captured the imagination of audiences and critics alike with his dry humour and deadpan delivery over the last four decades. For one night only, Dee will be bringing his Small World Tour to Ireland’s largest comedy festival on Thurs 23 Oct.
On Tues 21 Oct, the opening night of #GCF25, award-winning Montana native and Galway veteran Rich Hall will be bringing his one man show to the city’s comedy HQ, Róisín Dubh. To kickstart their week of carefully curated craic, fans can expect finely crafted tirades, rapid-fire banter with the crowd and delightful musical sequences.
This year’s Festival will also feature the annual serving of audience favourite, Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience. Over a million people have now enjoyed this internationally acclaimed homage to the iconic sitcom. It is a comedy show like no other, where the audience enjoy a three course meal while being simultaneously served and entertained by Basil, Manuel and Sybil. Fun for all the family, fans can get a taste of the trademark Torquay hospitality in Eyre Square's The Hardiman Hotel on Thurs 23 Oct & Salthill’s Galway Bay Hotel on Fri 24 Oct.
This newly revealed batch of acts join the previously announced witty Welshman Rhod Gilbert, Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland and homegrown hits Emma Doran & Al Porter who are all bringing their latest solo shows to Galway as part of #GCF25.
Tickets for these early announcements go on sale via www.galwaycomedyfestival.ie at 10am Thurs 26 June.
The full 2025 Galway Comedy Festival programme will be revealed in mid-September and is set to feature over 70 Irish & international artists performing in 70 shows across Galway city & county over 7 days & nights - culminating in the October Bank Holiday Weekend.
Galway Comedy Festival: Tues 21 - Mon 27 October, 2025
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