Sligo native Nils Kavanagh launches his debut album "No Expectations" at the Hawk's Well. Having grown up in Sligo, Kavanagh is well acquainted with the venue, playing there regularly since childhood, and first headlining in 2023 as Sligo Jazz Project's Young Artist in Residence. Nils is now returning in November, bringing his debut album to his hometown.

From a rainy evening in their local pub in Ballincollig, Co. Cork in 2012 to sold-out tours, millions of online views, and a performance for President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina at Áras an Uachtaráin, an early sign of how far their sound would travel, The White Horse Guitar Club has become one of Ireland’s […]

Following up his Sold Out tour in 2023/24, Al’s back with AL PORTER ALGORITHM where his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy meets his most relatable stories ever! Why does Instagram think he needs to get assessed? Can you learn to love renting in a house share? Can his parents deal with […]

This year's show highlights The Hauling Home, the joyful tradition marking the month of celebration after a wedding, ending with a festive return to the bride's new home. Through heartfelt songs, whirling tunes and old stories, Lisa brings this rich custom to life, creating a magical and unforgettable evening with very a special guest: bodhrán player, […]

Gerry Guthrie can’t remember a time in his life when he didn’t long to be a musician and singer. The Mayo man has been fronting his own 5-piece touring band since 2010, playing dancehalls in every corner of Ireland and further afield. Gerry has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including “Vocal Performance of The Year”, “Musician […]

This is the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and special powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey as she recognises and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

This is the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and special powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey as she recognises and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

This is the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and special powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey as she recognises and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

This is the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and special powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey as she recognises and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

This is the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and special powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey as she recognises and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

Formed in the early 2000s, The Máirtín O’Connor Trio has become a prominent force in traditional Irish music. With acclaimed albums 'Crossroads' and 'Going Places' they’ve toured globally, from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s Symphony Space Centre, winning over audiences in Ireland, Britain, Europe, North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

‘The Crankie Island Project’ artistically presents and archives the songs of those gone before us. Combining music, sound and visuals to share musical traditions with a new generation. Featuring - Cathy Jordan on Vocal, Bodhrán and Ukulele, Seamie O’Dowd on Guitar and Vocals, Rick Epping on Harmonica and Concertina, Claudia Schwab on Fiddle and Vocals, Anna Housten on Cello and Banjo and Peter Crann on Projections.

In 1972 Barry Moore wrote a song called ‘Wave Up To The Shore’. Not his first song, but it had something. A dynamic Irish singer/songwriter whose music is defined by passion, lyricism, and a respect for tradition coupled with a willingness to defy expectations, was already a seasoned veteran of the folk scenes in Europe and the […]

The North Atlantic Drift. A natural, unifying force connecting Scotland, Ireland and the Canadian east coast, bringing people and traditions together. The band rides this current, and we let the traditions smash together like the waves. The lilt from Sligo, the snap from Cape Breton, and the skirl of the pipes are our elements. Sometimes […]

Frazey Ford is one of Canada's most distinctive voices-a singer-songwriter whose music defies easy categorization. Emerging as a founding member of the folk trio The Be Good Tanyas, Ford helped pioneer a roots revival in the early 2000s that blending Americana, folk, and alt-country. Her solo career has taken her into new territory.

BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran is bringing his brand new stand-up show ‘DOLLA HO’ to his homeland this autumn with choice servings of his thoughts on everything and anything - delivered with his trademark poetic panache.

Prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal’s music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before. Joined by the incredibly talented Helge Lien on piano and master percussionist Helge Andreas Norbakken, this world-class trio […]

What out lesbian moves to Nashville at 40 to start a troubadour career? Who goes from playing open mics to playing the Newport Folk Festival in one years time? It’s been 25 years since Mary Gauthier, now revered songwriter, released her groundbreaking debut album 'Drag Queens in Limousines'. Eighteen months after this record was released, the response was […]

Joel Dommett returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot. As one of the nation’s most familiar faces on television, Joel has established himself as one of the UK’s most trusted and beloved […]

It could've been a cold winter day or warm summer night in Finland -but it was around the year 2010. Someone came up with an idea to combine bluegrass, Finnish folk and rock/metal music. The outcome was and has since been Steve'n'Seagulls. The band you didn't know you missed but you do know you want to hear […]

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album ‘Since Kyabram' was released. In its first week, ‘Since Kyabram' entered the charts at Number 5 and over the following two years achieved gold, platinum and twice platinum status. The Album held within it a collection of songs which have grown in popularity over the years. […]

The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, hearty-laughing show is all about life on Glasses Island – a magical island off the coast of Co. Clare where everybody wears glasses!

Back due to phenomenal demand, 80's Icons Show returns to the Hawk’s Well on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October. Hear all the hits from artists like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Go West, Paul Young, Phil Collins, Nik Kershaw and many more, played to perfection by this 7-piece live touring act. 80's Icons Show is a must-see for […]

A brand new show from the creator of “Psychology of Serial Killers” ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees.