The 10 Best Concerts & Shows in County Mayo, Western Ireland

Dan O’Donoghue is back in Hotel Westport with his all-new 2013 season of Vegas Tales, Incredible Magic and gentle Situation Comedy show. The setting is a comfortable parlour and you are treated like an exclusive member to an exclusive club.Jaw Dropping MagicDan’s magic happens right before your eyes, his sleight of hand and mind tricks are performed with sophisticated humour and spellbinding ch

53 Pearse St. home to a Ballina Institution, Rouse's Bar since 1946. The premises itself has been a pub since 1865, making it one of the town's oldest bars. It is a family run traditional Irish bar, with an outdoor smoking yard, off-licence & a separate lounge, which can be booked free of charge for private parties. We also have a weekly Traditional Irish Music Session every Saturday from 10pm.

Westport Town Hall Theatre promotes a year-round programme of theatre and arts events catering for all ages. The modern and well-equipped multi-purpose centre caters for amateur and professional drama, musicals, dance, film, children’s events and concerts (traditional, classical and popular). All events serve to nurture the educational and cultural needs of all patrons engaging with the venue.

Overlooking the world famous river Moy, the redeveloped Ballina Arts Centre offers a quality and diverse program for all ages and tastes, including music (Andy Irvine, Camille O'Sullivan, Mundy, Chamber Philharmonic Europe), cinema, theatre, dance, youth arts, workshops.Ballina Arts Centre is fast becoming one of the ‘must-visit’ gallery spaces in the west and north-west region, with recent exhibitions including ‘Hughie O’Donoghue: North Mayo Retrospect’, Altered Images, ‘Jack B Yeats & the West of Ireland’, as well as numerous Irish artists such as Maria McKinney, Niall Kerrigan, Susan Tiger and many more.

Ireland's Pirate Queen , Wednesday & Thursday nights from June 15th in The Town Hall Westport, is a spectacular traditional music show based on the real-life story of the legendary Pirate Queen Grace O' Malley or "Gráinne Mhaol". The show is a wonderful celebration of Irish music, song and dance and is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish legend Gráinne Mhaol throughout history. The show is full of energy and enthusiasm and has captured the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.

The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, has been providing an arts service to the people of Mayo for the last 20 years. Housed in one of the oldest existing linen halls in Ireland in the heart of Castlebar town, is home to a gorgeous intimate performance space, a visual art gallery, coffee shop, and an art workshop space. The Linenhall programmes local, national and international arts events and activities; supports those working in the arts who live in the region and provides opportunities for all in the community to participate in making art.

Claremorris Town Hall Theatre and Events Centre is located in the heart of the West. We offer a variety of year round entertainment that includes music, drama, comedy, art exhibitions and lots more. We have a modern auditorium with state of the art technical equipment.

Garbos Live has played host to some of the biggest names in Irish music scene over the last few years, including, Paddy Casey, Hermitage Green, Ryan Sheridan, Lisa Canny and many other local musicians. They have also staged some of the best Tribute Bands in the business, including Whiplash, Metallica, AC DC, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, The Doors and Jimi Hendrix.