Leisureland

An Audience with Steven Gerrard
2026-03-05 17:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Leisureland Galway, Salthill, Galway, Ireland
20 Years on from that famous night in Istanbul. Come and hear the real stories of what happened at half time and beyond.

Liverpool FC Legend Steven Gerrard Coming to Galway – Get ready, Reds! Former Liverpool FC Captain Steven Gerrard is set to arrive in Galway on Thurday, March 5th, 2026, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club’s historic Champions League triumph in Istanbul.
On May 25th, 2005, Gerrard led Liverpool FC to an unforgettable comeback victory against AC Milan, overcoming a 3-0 halftime deficit to win the Champions League title in a penalty shootout. This iconic moment in football history will be relived and celebrated during Gerrard’s visit.
During his visit, Gerrard will participate in a special event, where fans will have the opportunity to meet Steven, hear his insights, and relive some of the most memorable moments from his illustrious career with Liverpool FC.Steven said “I’m thrilled to be coming to Galway to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our incredible Champions League win. It’s a moment that will forever be etched in my memory, and I’m looking forward to sharing some of my favorite stories and memories with the fans along with all things Liverpool FC and this season’s momentous 20th League Title.

K-POP Forever!
2026-02-26 20:00
K-Pop Forever! is here, LIVE on stage!
Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert.
Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including: Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party!
Amidst a back-drop of world class lighting and effects, K-Pop Forever! takes audiences on a journey that they will never forget.
With breathtaking choreography, plus songs inspired by the record breaking film K-Pop Demon Hunters, this production is one not to be missed.
K-Pop is taking over the world and THIS is your chance to experience it, live and in person.

Jarlath Regan: Gas Man
2026-02-21 20:00, 2026-02-20 20:00
The Brand-New Standup Show from The Viral Comedy King.
Ireland’s favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan, has a brand-new standup show and he’s taking it all around the world in 2026 starting right here in Ireland.
In the last year he has earned millions of views, downloads and follows across every platform. With his razor-sharp observational standup and universally relatable “Mammy comedy clips”, he has won a legion of diehard fans across the globe. Now he’s about to head back out on the road with his hilarious brand-new show for 2026. The world knows and loves him for bringing them joy every day on their phone, now it’s time for people to see this Gas Man in person.
Jarlath Regan’s brand new 2026 standup comedy show is packed to the gills with his unique brand of spot on observational standup material and ridiculous stories. We are all going to need a laugh in 2026 and Jarlath is here to deliver it. In this world of unending negativity, bleakness and cynicism there’s never been a better time to come out and escape from it all for a night of quality laughs courtesy of “the jewel in Ireland’s comedy crown” (The Examiner).

The Blindboy Podcast
2026-02-15 20:00
Blindboy is a best-selling Irish writer and podcaster.The Blindboy podcast has now exceeded 80 million listeners globally. Described in the New York times as “a cultural phenomenon” his inimitable podcast teases at the boundaries of literature and spoken word. With The Guardian noting that he has “Changed podcast culture forever”
His live podcasts sell out worldwide, from Toronto to Brisbane to Londons Hammersmith Appolo. Outspoken, informed and empathetic, Blindboy engages his audience with an acerbic wit.
Recently Blind Boy was presented with the Grierson Award for best Documentary presenter for his RTE documentary “Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars. It’s the first RTE documentary to win the award in 20 years.

The High Kings - The Rocky Road Tour
2026-02-13 20:00
As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality.

Following a record-breaking 2024 – including a sold-out world tour, a feature on Disney’s critically acclaimed Only Murders in The Building, and over 5 million weekly streams – the band are showing no signs of slowing down. Their momentum continued in 2025 with a string of sold-out U.S. tour dates, culminating in a headline performance at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles on March 23rd, after stops in Kansas, Nashville, St. Paul, St. Louis, New York, New Hampton, Glen Ellen, Ridgefield, Alexandria, and more.

“A Folk Juggernaut” – The New York Times

But it was their inclusion on the soundtrack of Sinners—the current #1 movie worldwide, starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler—that marked a defining moment in their global recognition. The film’s soundtrack, already topping international streaming charts, was curated by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer, The Mandalorian, Black Panther), a long-time admirer of The High Kings’ distinctive vocal blend and musicianship.

After attending their sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier this year, Göransson selected two tracks—“The Rocky Road to Dublin” and “Go Lassie Go”—to feature prominently in the film’s score.The Rocky Road Tour 2026 will build on this global success, offering audiences a high-energy live show that reinforces The High Kings’ place at the forefront of Irish folk. With a renewed focus on storytelling, musicianship, and connection, the tour reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to honouring Ireland’s folk legacy while pushing creative boundaries.

As well as their recorded music triumphs, The High Kings have performed for hundreds of thousands across the globe and graced prestigious stages including Glastonbury Festival, The Isle of Wight Festival, Times Square, NYC, Trafalgar Square, London (St. Patrick’s Day) and many more/ Their live television appearances have spanned the U.S., with performances on Good Morning America, Good Morning LA, The View, and The Today Show.

“Reinventing the Wheel” – Chicago Tribune
“The High Kings continue to set the bar for Irish folk bands worldwide” – Hot Press Magazine

The Three Amigos
2026-01-31 20:00
They may have already cemented their roots as one of Ireland’s top concert acts but Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney have no intention of resting on their laurels. Instead they are exploring additional avenues in the country music sphere to such an extent that they continue to transport their already renowned stage shows to a new high.
This invariably triggers excitement, enjoyment and praise in equal measure from concert audiences as they digest a show which never fails to impress.
This promises to be the case once more when the Three Amigos and their talented backing band hit the concert scene again in the early part of 2026. Their devotion to their task is boundless while their vitality, enthusiasm and sheer professionalism rarely fail to captivate their followers.

Dara Ó Briain RE:Creation
2026-01-10 20:00, 2026-01-09 20:00, 2026-01-08 20:00
Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! After the huge international success of his last tour, “So, Where Were We?” (173 sold out shows in 20 countries, UK comedy tour of the year 2023 – Chortle), his new show “Re:Creation” sees one of Ireland’s finest ever live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories, creating madness with the audience and having fun. It’s guaranteed to be a very, very, funny night.
“His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up” – The Guardian
“If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for two hours, here’s your man” – The Times
Daily Telegraph 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century

The Princess Proms
2025-12-28 16:00, 2025-12-28 13:30
The Princess Proms
Prepare for a show stopping concert filled with the most epic, heartwarming, and
nostalgic songs from magical animations, such as Moana, Wicked, Frozen, K-Pop
Demon Hunters, Beauty & The Beast, Anastasia, Pocahontas, Aladdin and more!
We’re absolutely enchanted to have you with us, experiencing this spellbinding
concert with an incredible response and sold-out shows across the country, we know
this musical journey will stay in your hearts forever.
Creating magical memories, sharing stunning musical moments, and spreading joy is
at the very heart of what we do.
The stars of our show have performed on the West End, ITV, for Royalty, and more,
but their dreams have truly come true touring this concert and performing for you.
Throughout the concert, we will bestow upon you our five key lessons, keep an eye
and ear out to unlock your inner Princess Era!
Performing the magical music of:
Frozen • Wicked • Kpop Demon Hunters
Moana • Taylor Swift • Wizard of Oz
Beauty & the Beast • Aladdin
Anastasia • Pocahontas
+ MANY MORE
Under-2’s do not require a seat if sat on a parent or guardian’s lap throughout the
show.
Please note 16 year olds or over must purchase an adult ticket.

A Swingin' Little Christmas
2025-12-12 19:30
Big Band Christmas Classics from Hollywood to Las Vegas
with star vocalists Aoife Mulholland and Matt Ford
award-winning Barbershop Quartet 4 in a Bar
The Niall Kinsella Orchestra conducted by Niall Kinsella
Join The Niall Kinsella Orchestra, stellar guest vocalists Aoife Mulholland, Matt Ford and the award-winning vocal quartet 4 in a Bar for the merriest Christmas concert in town, A Swingin’ Little Christmas – an evening with Holiday classics that will transport you to the bright lights of Hollywood, Broadway and Las Vegas.
This festive evening will be packed with seasonal favourites like White Christmas, Santa Baby, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Winter Wonderland, and many more Christmas crackers, all delivered in classic big band style!
Galwegian West End star Aoife Mulholland shot to fame as one of the contestants in the hit BBC TV show How do you solve a problem like Maria?, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for the star of his new production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium. A string of leading roles in the West End followed, including Roxie Hart in Chicago, Maria in The Sound of Music, and Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde.
Matt Ford is the UK’s most experienced and in-demand Swing Era vocalist. A veteran of over 2,000 Big Band concerts, Matt has also performed regularly with the BBC Concert Orchestra, Halle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Northern Sinfonia, Philharmonia, John Wilson Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Scottish Symphony, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland.
Aoife & Matt are joined by award-winning Irish Barbershop Quartet 4 in a Bar, dynamic Irish conductor Niall Kinsella, creator of the sold-out concerts, The Sound of Rodgers & Hammerstein (2023) and The Sound of Hollywood: The Best of MGM Musicals (2024), and the brassy sounds of The Niall Kinsella Orchestra.

Foil Arms & Hog: Skittish
2025-11-08 20:00, 2025-11-07 20:00
Foil Arms and Hog are back with their latest show Skittish. A mixture of skits, audience participation and improvisation. With over a billion views, you may know the guys from their online videos, but it’s on stage that they’re at their best. With celebrity fans including Woody Harrelson, Emma Thompson and Mr. Bean himself, come see why Foil Arms and Hog have become one of the world’s most recognised sketch groups.

Paul Smith: Pablo
2025-10-24 20:00, 2025-10-23 20:00
Paul Smith is making his Galway Comedy Festival debut this October with his latest tour show, Pablo. Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is Paul Smith’s biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke. The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life. You can expect hysterics from start to finish, and you won’t want to miss a minute.

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
2025-10-22 20:00
In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… but Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs…with a little help from an old adversary.

Rob Lamberti Presents - Perfectly George
2025-10-11 20:00
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this spectacular show has wowed audiences across the UK and Europe, lifting them to their feet in an electrifying tribute to one of the most gifted performers of a generation.
From Wham! to George Michael’s legendary solo career, the show covers a vast repertoire of timeless hits, including:
Careless Whisper
Faith
I’m Your Man
Club Tropicana
…and many more!

80's Icons Show
2025-10-04 20:00
Back Due To Phenomenal Demand !! 80s Icons Show returns on Saturday 4th October. 80s Icons Show is Ireland’s first and only touring theatre show dedicated to celebrating and paying tribute to the music and culture of the 1980s. Join us as we transport you back to when big shoulder pads, colourful clothes, and a diverse array of music defined a generation. Hear all your favourite hits from Icons such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Madonna, Paul Young, Whitney Houston, Wham and many more, 80s Icons Show is a must-see for any true 80s fan so sit back for a show that defines a decade.

Christy Moore
2025-09-05 20:00
One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain, cementing him as an Irish icon. It is his deep urge to connect with the listener and to transmit the meaning of the songs he sings that has endeared him to audiences of all ages. Christy has released 30 solo albums from ‘Paddy on the Road’ (1969) through to his multi-platinum pair of live albums, ‘On the Road’ and ‘Magic Nights’ (2017 & 2019). Christy’s latest album ‘Flying Into Mystery’ was released in 2021 (Hot Press Folk Album of the Year).

MARS
2025-07-27 20:00, 2025-07-26 20:00, 2025-07-25 20:00
Four astronauts and an AI software interface are cooped up in the cabin of a space-craft for nine months on a mission to Mars.

As they journey across the vast abyss of space, tensions rise, relationships are tested, seasons of Real Housewives are watched and re-watched. Arriving on the red planet, they confront isolation, sinister ideologies, the prospect of alien life, and a vibe-shift toward corporate authoritarianism. MARS is an opera about space colonisation, reactionary futurism, pronatalism, the madness of hustle culture, and the unsettling futures encroaching on our present.
Co-produced with Opéra de Lille.
Commissioned by Irish National Opera, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam, Klangforum Wien and Opéra de Lille.

Deirdre O'Kane: O'Kaning It
2025-07-19 19:00
Comedic fireball Deirdre O’Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or “O’Kane it”? Either way you’re in for a night of relentless laughs fuelled by warped personal insight.

Al Murray - The Pub Landlord
2025-07-18 20:00
Al Murray returns to Ireland for Galway International Arts Festival. Join Britain’s favourite pub philosopher, Al Murray the Pub Landlord, as he serves up his unique satirical brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery.

“Wickedly witty stuff” ★★★★ – The Telegraph

Nathan Carter
2025-05-04 20:00
Nathan Carter is one of the biggest names on the Irish music scene and is fast becoming a big name all over the UK with his fine performances that include the mega hit song ‘Wagon Wheel’.
Nathan has recorded six number one albums in Ireland and has had a top 20 UK album release with the CD ‘Beautiful Life’. Nathan’s album ‘The Morning After’ released in November 2022 went straight to Number One in the Irish Album Charts. The top selling album includes the self-penned original single ‘The Morning After’.

The Tumbling Paddies
2025-04-05 20:00
Hailing from Co. Fermanagh, The Tumbling Paddies have taken the music scene by storm over the past four years. With their catchy original songs and distinctive take on well-known cover songs, they have created their own unique Trad/Pop sound that any music lover would aspire to listen to.

Rock Icons Show
2025-03-29 20:00
Rock Icons Show is coming to Leisureland for the first time on Saturday 29th March 2025. Ireland’s Classic Rock Show pays tribute to the legendary music of rock icons such as Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Foreigner, Led Zeppelin and many more…
Prepare for an unforgettable night of Rock, featuring some of the greatest rock anthems ever recorded. From the classic riffs of Deep Purple to the anthemic energy of Bon Jovi and the atmospheric brilliance of Pink Floyd, this show celebrates the timeless hits of rock’s most iconic bands. Don’t miss the chance to experience this electrifying celebration of rock history live on stage!

Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe
2025-03-28 20:00
Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan is at the top of her game and Battleaxe brings her back out on tour after the sell-out international smash hit that was Missus ended its year long run in 2022.
