What’s On – Events in Galway
october, 2019
03sep(sep 3)1:10 pm30jun(jun 30)2:00 pmSt.Nicholas' Church Lunchtime RecitalsSt. Nicholas' Church
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Taking place on the first Tuesday of each month, from September to June at 1.10pm in St. Nicholas’ Church, the Lunchtime recital @ St. Nicholas’ Church is a popular and
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Taking place on the first Tuesday of each month, from September to June at 1.10pm in St. Nicholas’ Church, the Lunchtime recital @ St. Nicholas’ Church is a popular and long-standing event which caters for all tastes and interest levels in classical music from the novice to the professional. Each month will feature The Galway Ensemble in Residence, ConTempo Quartet string quartets from their repertoire. All performances are preceded with a brief introduction of the music.
Proudly supported by NUI Galway (Education Partner), the Arts Council, GMIT, and Galway City and County Councils, admission to this event is free, open to all and early arrival is recommended. From Europe with Love will take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September-June excepting January) until June 2021. Year two of the project will commence on 3rd September 2019.
Time
September 3 (Tuesday) 1:10 pm - June 30 (Tuesday) 2:00 pm
Location
St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.
05oct7:35 pm9:59 pmConnacht Rugby v's Benetton The Sportsground
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Connacht Rugby v's Benetton Date & Time: Saturday October 5th at 7.35pm Further info Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the upcoming
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Connacht Rugby v’s Benetton
Date & Time: Saturday October 5th at 7.35pm
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the upcoming Rugby match in Galway City, 10 minutes walk from our city centre location to the sports ground with pre and post match drink promotions on the day.
Time
(Saturday) 7:35 pm - 9:59 pm
Location
The Sportsground, Galway
14octAll Day20Baboró Childrens FestivalInternational Childrens Festival
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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is Ireland’s flagship international arts festival devoted exclusively to children and families and runs in Galway city and county this year from 14th –
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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is Ireland’s flagship international arts festival devoted exclusively to children and families and runs in Galway city and county this year from 14th – 20th October 2019.
Among the Baboró highlights of the 2018 festival were performances of award-winning theatre for young audiences, free family events including three visual art exhibitions, a storytelling with Charlie Byrnes bookshop, and Wonder Walls – where families joined illustrators to create a masterpiece of giant scale!
Venue: Various in Galway City
Date & Time: 14th – 20th October 2019
Time
october 14 (Monday) - 20 (Sunday)
Location
Galway City
Galway City
22octAll Day24John BishopVodafone Comedy Carnival
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Comedy superstar and Liverpudlian legend, John Bishop is returning to Galway to showcase some fresh material ahead of his new tour. Tickets: Sold Out Leisureland Date & Time: 22 – 24 Oct at 7pm.
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Comedy superstar and Liverpudlian legend, John Bishop is returning to Galway to showcase some fresh material ahead of his new tour.
Tickets: Sold Out
Leisureland
Date & Time: 22 – 24 Oct at 7pm.
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2019. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
october 22 (Tuesday) - 24 (Thursday)
22octAll Day28Comedy Village Eyre SquareVodafone Comedy Carnival
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Enjoy a host of gigs, pop up comedy from various artists throughout the comedy festival in Galway. This is the most central venue and festival hub. It’s slap bang in
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Enjoy a host of gigs, pop up comedy from various artists throughout the comedy festival in Galway. This is the most central venue and festival hub. It’s slap bang in the middle of Eyre Square. You can’t miss it! Buy tickets. Grab some food & drink while waiting for a show. Relax and watch the world go buy. Catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
Venue: Eyre Square
Date & Time: 22nd – 28th October
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2019. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
october 22 (Tuesday) - 28 (Monday)
Location
Eyre Square, Galway City
23octAll DayWaterford Whisperers News - LIVEVodafone Comedy Carnival
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Our favourite daily fake and funny news source is now a brilliant live show! The hilarious live show from the outrageously popular satirical website Waterford Whispers News returns this autumn celebrating
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Our favourite daily fake and funny news source is now a brilliant live show!
The hilarious live show from the outrageously popular satirical website Waterford Whispers News returns this autumn celebrating ten years online.
Venue: Black Box Theatre
Date & Time: 23rd October at 7.00pm
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2019. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
All Day (Wednesday)
24octAll DayOmid DjaliliVodafone Comedy Carnival
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Legendary festival favourite, stand-up comedian, film & television star Omid Djalili returns to Galway. Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining. His stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. Venue: Town
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Legendary festival favourite, stand-up comedian, film & television star Omid Djalili returns to Galway. Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining. His stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass.
Venue: Town Hall Theatre
Date & Time: 24th October at 7.30pm
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2019. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
24octAll Day25Bingo LOCOVodafone Comedy Carnival
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If you thought that Bingo was a boring game played solely by grannies, pensioners and incels then think again. Bingo has evolved – and how!! With sold out shows across
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If you thought that Bingo was a boring game played solely by grannies, pensioners and incels then think again. Bingo has evolved – and how!! With sold out shows across Australia, Ireland and the UK, Bingo Loco has taken audiences by storm.
Venue: The Galmont Hotel
Date & Time: 24th & 25th October at 7.00pm
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2019. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
october 24 (Thursday) - 25 (Friday)
Location
Galway City
Galway City
25octAll DayDermot & DaveVodafone Comedy Carnival
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Dermot and Dave return with another ridiculously funny show. Every year,Today FM stalwarts Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore sell out just as quickly as many world famous acts – they’re
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Dermot and Dave return with another ridiculously funny show. Every year,Today FM stalwarts Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore sell out just as quickly as many world famous acts – they’re just that popular.
Venue: Black Box Theatre
Date & Time: 24th & 25th October at 7.00pm
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the Vodafone Comedy Carnival from the 22nd – 28th October 2019. Most of events and venues within a short walk from the Residence Hotel Galway.
Many of the events take place in the Comedy Village in Eyre Square, the central hub for the festival where you might catch some pop up comedy. You never know what you might see…
View the Full Programme on the Vodafone Comedy Carnival website.
Time
All Day (Friday)
25octAll Day26Halloween FestivalThe Latin Quarter
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Something spooktacular is taking place in Galway’s Latin Quarter this Halloween Weekend. On Saturday and
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Something spooktacular is taking place in Galway’s Latin Quarter this Halloween Weekend.
Date & Time: 25th – 26th October 2019
Time
october 25 (Friday) - 26 (Saturday)
Location
Galway City
Galway City
26octAll Day28Galway Races - October Bank HolidayBallybrit
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Enjoy a Bank Holiday Weekend of Fun and Entertainment
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October Race Meeting 2019:
- Saturday October 26th – Our Spooktacular Halloween Themed Family Race Day
- Sunday October 27th – Breast Cancer Research Ireland Fundraising Day
- Monday October 28th – The Student Race Day
Our annual October Race meeting has always proven to be a favourite with our visitors. The 2019 meeting falls on the Bank Holiday weekend so why not come racing and make a weekend of it in Galway.
Time
october 26 (Saturday) - 28 (Monday)
26oct5:15 pm8:59 pmConnacht Rugby v's Toyota CheetahsThe Sportsground
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Connacht Rugby v's Toyota Cheetahs Date & Time: Saturday October 26th at 5.15pm Further info Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the
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Connacht Rugby v’s Toyota Cheetahs
Date & Time: Saturday October 26th at 5.15pm
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the upcoming Rugby match in Galway City, 10 minutes walk from our city centre location to the sports ground with pre and post match drink promotions on the day.
Time
(Saturday) 5:15 pm - 8:59 pm
Location
The Sportsground, Galway
Event Details
GamerFest returns to Galway City this October Bank Holiday weekend, with 3,000 gaming and YouTuber fans descending on The Galmont Hotel! This year's festival promises to be the biggest yet,
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GamerFest returns to Galway City this October Bank Holiday weekend, with 3,000 gaming and YouTuber fans descending on The Galmont Hotel! This year’s festival promises to be the biggest yet, with even more gaming action and live entertainment than last year’s hugely succesful event.
This is a festival for anyone who loves huge games like Fortnite and FIFA 20, YouTubers, Live Stage Entertainment, Virtual Reality, Cosplay and the massively popular Retro Gaming craze! The event welcomes visitors of all ages and skill levels, from casual enthusiasts to the most dedicated gamers!
Date & Time: 27th – 28th October 2019
Stay in the heart of the action in The Residence Hotel an enjoy the upcoming Gamerfest in Galway City at The Galmont Hotel, 7-10 minutes walk from our city centre location.
Time
october 27 (Sunday) - 28 (Monday)