Galway is always one of Ireland’s best cities to visit. It just got even better. Check out our article on Galway’s summer 2024 concerts.
There seemingly aren’t enough days in the summer to fit in all these incredible acts, but Galway has managed to find a way with its summer 2024 line-up of concerts.
From outdoor festivals to unique airport concerts and more, Galway has it all on show this summer. Read on to discover the top concerts coming to Galway in 2024.
Festival Big Top – kicking off Galway’s summer 2024 concerts in style
Located on the University of Galway campus, the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival promises an outrageous stream of line-ups to make this June and July the best yet.
Passenger is up first, on Monday, 15 July, while Kneecap, the band of the moment across Ireland, are up next on Thursday, 18 July. Annie Mac plays Sunday, 21 July, while the excellent Jess Glynne will perform on Wednesday, 24 July.
Closing off this fantastic festival will be Irish marvel Gavin James, who will play at the University of Galway on Friday, 26 July.
Address: University Rd, Galway, Ireland
Galway Airport – a unique concert experience with blockbuster acts
How do you make a unique concert venue even better? By filling it with incredible shows! Fatboy Slim kicks off this litany of line-ups on Friday, 9 August, followed swiftly by English band Madness on Saturday, 10 August.
Irish band Two Door Cinema Club will play on Friday, 16 August, while if you wait just a week later, the rebel band The Wolfe Tones will play at the venue on Friday, 23 August.
Another Irish outfit, The Coronas, play the next night, while American alternative band The Pixies play arguably Galway’s biggest show on Tuesday, 27 August. This one is not to be missed!
James Arthur, X-Factor winner and successful pop star, will close out the shows with a performance on Wednesday, 29 August.
Address: Carnmore East, Galway H91 E2W4, Ireland
Other acts – adding more to Galway’s summer 2024 concerts
That’s not all there is! Galway has added even more shows for you to come and see this summer. One for the diary is Jake Bugg, who will play at the Black Box on Thursday, 20 June.
And finally, perhaps Leisureland is leaving some of the best for last with its superstar folk line-up. Nathan Carter will play there on Saturday, 3 August, while Irish legend Christy Moore will wrap up the summer on Friday, 30 August.
A truly incredible line-up altogether. Who will you see in Galway’s summer 2024 concerts?
