The Walkmen finally get their act together and come to Galway, no doubt to celebrate the release of their new album, Lisbon. They come westward on November 16th! More

Roisin Dubh's Laughter Lounge presents NEIL HAMBURGER (USA), GLENN WOOL (Canada) & Guest MC DAVID MCSAVAGE A FANTASTIC TRIPLE BILL - DARK SHOW NEIL HAMBURGER (USA) For a man whom some have branded "the world's worst stand up comedian", Neil Hamburger, the comic creatiion of Gregg Turkington, has had an impressive career. ... More

When it comes to underachieving Matt Berry is, frankly, rubbish. Well, it's good to know there's something he can't do, because the actor/writer/comedian/composer is about to prove to Irish audience that he's got yet another string to his already fully-loaded bow - a great set of vocal chords! Mighty Boosh fans ... More

Roisin Dubh’s Laughter Lounge is delighted to announce that a new RTE Stand-up comedy show is to be recorded live in our Galway venue. It will air through November and December and is going to be called ‘Stand and Deliver’. Appreciate audiences, a superb venue and the indescribable Galway buzz have ... More

To celebrate having both JAPE (September 24th) & THE REDNECK MANIFESTO (September 25th) back in the Róisín Dubh is a cause for celebration, and so, to celebrate, we're offering a limited double ticket for members. For only €20 online, you can buy a ticket for both shows, a saving ... More

GONNA HAVE A HOUSE PARTY! After a fun-filled full house earlier this year Galway's own dadhouse deviants The Disconauts return to the Róisín Dubh to host another special late night party featuring deckmonkeys Keith & Padraic on the ones and twos, live Latin percussion from Mark Logan and the sublime trumpet ... More

Ground-breaking hip hop DJ & producer DJ SHADOW comes to Galway on Saturday October 2nd in the Live Lounge at the Radisson BLU. Tickets are available from www.roisindubh.net/tickets.php More

Danny Dowling’s Mad Hatters Tea Party brings together some of the best new faces in Irish stand up for a fast paced blast of top rate comedy. Ireland has an abundance of new talent and we felt it was time for the Galway faithfull to cast their eye over the ... More

Well known for his work as guitarist & singer with The Afghan Whigs and The Twilight Singers as well as for his work with Mark Lanegan as The Gutter Twins, Greg Dulli goes out on his first solo tour this year. ‘An Evening With Greg Dulli’ will feature Greg along ... More

Hot on the heels of a jam-packed festival run that see the band play the likes of Oxegen, T in the Park, Reading & Leeds, Underage, Summer Sonic and Pukkelpop festivals; the Irish trio are set to headline their own UK & Ireland tour this October, including a stop in ... More

Róisín Dubh favourites FIGHT LIKE APES are back with a new single, Hoo Ha Henry, which will be available for download from August 20th. To celebrate, they're playing a show in the Róisín on August 28th. FLApe supporters can expect to hear 'Hoo Ha Henry', plus further dazzling shards of punk ... More

Following her recent Oxegen performance, BBC Sound of 2010 winner Ellie Goulding has announced her return to Ireland for November, with a stop in the Róisín Dubh on November 29th. More

Today Fm´s The Paul Mcloone Show is heading west and is set to broadcast live from the legendary Roisin Dubh on July the 29th. Paul has chosen 3 of his favourite acts up and coming through the Irish music scene at the moment to perform exclusive sets during the 3 hour broadcast. Playing on ... More

Be sure to check out Galway Arts Festival TV here for previews and reviews of the Galway Arts Festival More

On Tuesday July 13th, we are very excited to present BREAKESTRA with special guest CHALI 2NA (Jurassic 5) as part of the Galway Arts Festival. The brainchild of producer, engineer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist 'Music Man' Miles Tackett, Breakestra was formed from a love of golden era late '80s / early ... More

We're very happy to announce that HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE will be playing an extra night in the Róisín Dubh on Sunday July 25th. Tickets are available now from Róisín Dubh, Zhivago Records and www.roisindubh.net More

Alabama 3 was one of the oddest musical outfits to arise from late-'90s London, but also one of the most original. The band's origins are shrouded in urban myth -- the band likes to claim that the three core members met in rehab, while their Southern accents have many believing ... More

Róisín Dubh's Laughter Lounge presents PJ GALLAGHER with Aidan Bishop, Ghost Train Willy & Karl Spain PJ Gallagher This manic affable Dubliner shot to stardom as the undisputed star of the hit RTE 2 series 'Naked Camera' with some of the most memorable characters to ever grace Irish TV screens “Jake Stevens” and ... More

Róisín Dubh's Laughter Lounge presents RUBBERBANDITS with WILSON DIXON, Stephen Bennett & Robbie Bonham RUBBERBANDITS Straddling the comedy and music worlds like a tracksuit wearing colossus, from Limerick's mean streets, Rubberbandits have songs like "Bag of Glue", "Too Many Gee" and "Up Da Ra" Their live show is basically a Prime Time ... More

Galway Arts Festival & Róisín Dubh's Laughter Lounge presents APRÉS MATCH With the World Cup dominating out TV screens Après Match are out of hibernation and playing ball. All credit to Gary Cooke, Risteárd Cooper and Barry Murphy for this new show featuring the sensational singing trio, renowned throughout Letrim “The ... More

With both Galway Arts Festival shows now all but sold out Róisín Dubh's Laughter Lounge are delighted to announce an extra night from REGINALD D HUNTER & STEVE HUGHES with a special guest Karl Spain (Glenn Wool is unavailable). REGINALD D HUNTER - One of the most engaging, brutally honest ... More

Galway Arts Festival & Róisín Dubh's Laughter Lounge presents Stephen Frost improv Allstars in WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY with Stephen Frost, Steve Steen, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger, Phill Jupitus & special guests JOSIE LAWRENCE This show is completely sold out, sorry. But you can catch it at The Carlsberg Comedy ... More

Due to technical mix ups and what have yous, Silent Disco won't be on June 26th, but will be back, with free Bavaria on July 3rd. More

Comedy Comedy with John Donnellan, Danny Dowling & Gearoid Farrelly Comedy Comedy, the monthly night of skits, sketches and silliness returns to the Roisin Dubh next Saturday, June 26. Hosted by John Donnellan and Danny Dowling, this club features one guest live on stage as well as a myriad of others, ... More

We're celebrating our 6 years in the Róisín Dubh this Sunday night with a little party, featuring a few of our favourite bands and DJs, kicking off with live music and a BBQ in the beer garden from 7pm, followed by Lost Chord, Disconnect 4 & The Cartoon Thieves, with ... More

The Laughter Lounge presents IVAN BRACKENBURY'S HOSPITAL RADIO SHOW" and JO CAULFIELD (as seen on Mock the Week & McIntyres Roadshow) IVAN BRACKENBURY'S HOSPITAL RADIO SHOW" The pick of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and a big hit with the UK Critics in Edinburgh "Comedy Genius...THE funniest show at the fringe" Dominic Maxwell, The ... More

Unfortunately, we've had to postpone Mark Geary's show on Saturday June 26th. We will let know when this is rescheduled. More

The Laughter Lounge & the Irish Super 8 Film Festival presents ARDAL O"HANLON with improv from Snatch Comedy (Cork), Adam Burke & Ian Coppinger ARDAL O"HANLON Ardal and his friends, Kevin & Barry, established Ireland’s first alternative comedy club - The Comedy Cellar in 1992. In 1994, he won the title of Comedy Newcomer ... More

Teenage Fanclub are revered by their fans for their devotion to Byrds–esque guitars and harmony vocals. Having first gained acclaim for a densely melodic sound, Scotland’s finest are unparalleled among their generation for their brilliant classic guitar pop. Through a series of classic albums from Grand Prix to Songs from ... More

CHORTLE BEST HEADLINER AWARD WINNER 2010 & EDINBURGH BEST NEWCOMER AWARD WINNER 2008 SARAH MILLICAN Writer and comic Sarah performed her first stand-up gig in September 2004, and the following year was runner-up in both the Funny Women and So You Think You're Funny awards, as well as the BBC New ... More

DEAD CAT BOUNCE & DOM IRRERA & KARL SPAIN DEAD CAT BOUNCE - Winners of the Jury prize at the 2010 Sydney Comedy Festival Dead Cat Bounce are one of the most exciting live acts to emerge from Ireland in recent years, Their unique blend of sketch comedy and blistering musical performances ... More

Presented by Hot Press, The Jägermeister Freezer Sessions is a new series of unique showcases of Ireland's hottest acts playing at the coolest night in town. The Jägermeister Freezer Sessions launched in Dublin on Tuesday, May 18th and will touch down in Cork, Galway and Limerick in June. With an eclectic ... More

The Laughter Lounge presents NOMINEE CHORTLE BEST HEADLINER AWARD 2010 & EDINBURGH AWARD WINNER 2006  (That's the Perrier) PHIL NICHOL  Born in Scotland and raised in Canada, Phil Nichol was first known as the guitar playing member of top classic musical comedy trio 'Corky And The Juice Pigs'. Since then he has gone on ... More

Duke Special has unfortunately had to reschedule his Galway date from Saturday May 29th in the Black Box. The new date is Monday June 7th in the Róisín Dubh; we apologise for any inconvenience caused by this. All tickets are still valid, but should you be unable to attend, refunds ... More

Brendan Perry was half of one of the most successful and enduring acts in 4AD's history: Dead Can Dance. He spent 16 years searching the world for meaning and knowledge through music in partnership with Lisa Gerrard, then turned his attention to a solo record which would continue this exploration. Though Dead ... More

Onwards and upwards for the Laughter Lounge with what we feel is the best 10 weeks of comedy we've ever programmed. It all starts next Wednesday (26th May) with the return of the Hilariously Off Beat, Jason Byrne. June sees visits from perrier award winners Phil Nichol (2nd) & Sarah ... More

This Saturday night from 11pm, the Silent Disco with Graham Dolan & gugai returns to the Róisín Dubh. More

Galway Arts Festival in association with the Róisín Dubh will host an incredible triple-bill concert with acclaimed American singer songwriter Josh Ritter topping a bill that will also feature Damien Dempsey and Cathy Davey performing on Friday 23rd July at the Festival Big Top. The musical feast will begin with ... More

The Laughter Lounge CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF COMEDY EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT SINCE 2005 with DAMO CLARK (Australia) and ADDY VAN DER BORGH (UK), Steve Cummins (MC) & guests doing short spots (5 min) including Robbie Bonham, John Donnellan, Danny Dowling, Peter Byrne (Bankers Comedy Club Dublin), Ben Buckley (Cork) & more Damo ... More

From Monday May 24th, we will have our new Giggity night every Monday, showcasing original music from all over the country. Daithi O'Dronai kicks off the first show, with a Rusted Rail night upstairs also. More