live in the music hall this galway race week
Join us in The Quays Music Hall for the Galway Races 2025 this year. Always a highlight of the year, we have a host of incredible music lined up! See below plus our main bar will have live music from 6pm daily and our Galway Girl Restaurant will be serving delicous food daily! If your looking for galway races live music, look no further than The Quays! Enjoy the galway races live music in The Quays!
For more information on the Galway Races see Home – Galway Races and for our general music listings see our What’s On guide
GALWAY RACES LIVE MUSIC
Mike Denver - Monday, July 28th
Mike Denver, one of Galway’s favourite sons is riding the crest of a wave. His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South and he is now making inroads in the UK with some sellout concerts in England and Scotland over the past couple of years. He's sure to be a hit at in The Quays for galway races live music
Doors 10pm - Mike Denver 12pm until Late
Ruaile Buaile - Tuesday, July 29th
Ruaile Buaile are an Irish based 5 piece twisted-trad band, based in the midlands of Ireland. From upbeat old Irish favourites, ground thumping trad, and unique twists on recent day classics, this collective are bringing their energy to masses around Ireland and further afield.
Doors 10pm - Band 12pm
All Folk'd Up - Wednesday, July 30th
This group have sold out shows across Ireland and the UK, and have impressed festival audiences in Europe, America, Germany and Spain, along with their own headline international tours and performances at Cheltenham, the Farmers Bash in the SSE Arena, Belfast and an annual residency in Las Vegas.
Doors 10pm, Band from 12pm. Late Bar
The Porter Belly's - Thursday, July 31st
This high-energy six-piece folk-rock band from Tyrone and Fermanagh, blending traditional Irish instruments like flute, whistle, accordion, and banjo with modern rock and pop sounds. Several members are All-Ireland Fleadh champions, and their reputation has taken them from local pubs to international gigs in Dubai and beyond.
Doors 10pm, Band from 12pm. Late Bar.
The Afters - Friday, August 1st
The Afters are a Christian pop-rock band from Dallas, Texas, known for their uplifting anthems and heartfelt lyrics. Formed by long time friends Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua, they broke through with the hit "Beautiful Love" and have released multiple chart-topping albums since
Doors 10pm, Band from 12pm. Late Bar.
Paul Ward and the Humble Earthworm - Saturday, August 2nd
They are a lively rock/pop cover band fronted by Paul Ward, typically performing at The Quays in Galway. They offer a vibrant mix of current chart hits and classic rock favourites, creating the perfect soundtrack for a fun night out . With Sandra Ward on bass and Nigel Caron on drums, they bring energy and crowd‑pleasing musicianship to every gig.
Doors 10pm, Band from 12pm. Late Bar
The Mindbenders- Sunday, August 3rd
This four piece group are one of the most popular bands in the north-west. They will have you dancing all night. Featuring bass, drums, guitar, keys and vocals, there's a song for everyone in their program.
Doors 10pm, Band from 12pm. Late Bar
Galway Races Live Music
Enjoy the Galway Races live music in The Quays Bar Galway!