Music that moves Galway

A music residency programme inspired by connection to, and through, music.

Our Mission

MusicConnects is where music, community, and place come together. We exist to make exceptional music and musicians a vibrant part of everyday life, reaching people of all ages, back-grounds, and abilities across Galway City and County.

Upcoming Events

  • Lines of Listening – With Love

    Lines of Listening, our Creative Responses initiative in partnership with Arts in Action, University of Galway, returns this year on Sunday 1 February. Artist ...

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    Lines of Listening – With Love
  • Lunchtime with ConTempo, February 2026

    Join us for our first Lunchtime with ConTempo of the year on Tuesday 3 February at 1:10pm in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. The repertoire will follow ...

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    Lunchtime with ConTempo, February 2026
  • Music Unveiled – Shaped by Landscape

    Ahead of our March concerts, some of the featured repertoire will be explored through our Guided Listening Programme Music Unveiled, in collaboration with Galway City ...

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    Music Unveiled – Shaped by Landscape
  • ConTempo Countywide, Oughterard

    Our first ConTempo Countywide of the year follows the Thread ‘With Love’. This programme features composers whose personal relationships profoundly shaped their music. Tender, ...

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    ConTempo Countywide, Oughterard

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Our Resident Musicians

ConTempo Quartet was chosen as MusicConnects' Ensemble in Residence in 2003 and continues to captivate audiences throughout the city and county with its repertoire.

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Education

MusicConnects also runs a vibrant programme of community events and education projects, engaging with musicians and listeners of all ages.

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