The Raconteurs co-founder Brendan Benson comes to Ireland in September for a nationwide tour that takes in the Róisín Dubh.

Along with keyboardist Mark Watrous, Brendan will be performing all the hits from his critically acclaimed back catalogue, including 'One Mississippi', 'Lapalco', 'The Alternative to Love' and this year's offering 'My Old, Familiar Friend'.

The Musical Circus arrives at the Town Hall Studio in August, bringing its inspired music and performances.

The night will feature a large array of instruments and circus culture. Music will be performed by the ever-prominent Croí-8 with their unique blend of folk rock mixed with neat rhythms and well-crafted vocal lines.

This Bank Holiday Sunday 1 August sees the return to Galway and Deeper of one of the world's finest djs/producers, as Disconauts welcome Charles Webster back to the Wild West for a night of deep down and dirty house music.

A regular guest at the best house clubs and festivals all over the world and a DJ who really knows how to work a floor, Charles won over the Deeper massive on his Galway debut last year with a stunning selection of underground house and party bombs that had dancers screaming for more.