Galway goes early for 2026!
Galway City will welcome in the New Year with a dedicated family-focused evening of live music – topped off with a spectacular show of lights.
The stunning Trick of the Ligh” multi-media and bespoke audio-visual installation will be projected onto the facade of St. Nicholas Church between 6pm and 9pm – with a special New Year’s Eve countdown taking place at 8.30pm.
The Galway Ukulele Tribe will kick off proceedings at 6pm with their infectious, fun and lively renditions of popular hits – from the Beatles, David Bowie and the Saw Doctors, to the Waterboys…and a couple of seasonal favourites!
TBL8, will follow, a high-energy brass band who are known for their infectious sound and dynamic stage presence, TBL8 have the reputation of breeding new life into popular hits and classic tunes with a powerful, modern brass ensemble twist.
Bringing the evening's entertainment to a close will be PrYmary Colours, the vibrant and acclaimed act best known for fusing music, dance, performance, and aesthetics into one neat, pumping package.
Described as the "sparkle on a red-hot bassline," they are fresh off playing iconic stages including the House of Yes in New York and the Olympia in Dublin, alongside major festivals including Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit, and Latitude UK.
Beyond the stage, in the grounds of the iconic St Nicholas’s Collegiate Church, audiences can experience the mesmerizing art installation, “Trick of the Light.”
The St Nicholas' installation, created by local artists Jennifer Cunningham and Jane Cassidy in conjunction with Galway Training Centre Merlin Park, incorporates themes of celestial orbits, neolithic engravings and bright colourful local culture, offering a beacon of brightness during the dark days of winter.
Accompanying the visuals, Jane has created a soundtrack recorded with a characterful pump organ to amplify the mystical energy of the work.
Pictured: Danu, Celtic River Goddess...part of Trick of the Light, by artist Jennifer Cunningham.