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The AcademicGalway · Thu 25 Mar 2027
19:30 local time
Black BoxGalway
About this event
The Academic takes place at Black Box, Galway on Thursday 25 March 2027, starting at 19:30 local time.
It is listed as Pop / Electro Pop (Concerts).
General on-sale starts 23 Oct 2026, 10:00 GMT+1.
Black Box has 5 upcoming events on our calendar.
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Stay & get there
Nearest station
Galway railway station · Train station · 180 m · 3 min walk
Closest hotels
- Eyre Square Hotel100 m
- Galway City Hostel & Bar100 m
- Hotel Meyrick110 m
🛏️ Hotels near Black Box
Check prices ↗The Academic at Black Box: show day guide
- Show starts
- 19:30
- The Academic on stage(est.)
- 19:30
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr
- Expected finish(est.)
- 20:30
- Getting there
- Galway railway station, 180 m (3 min walk)
- Parking
- outside venue.
Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.
Know before you go
- Ticket limit
- 9 per person, per household
- Please note
- Under 18s with adult 18+.
What to expect: recent setlist
From Malahide Castle & Gardens, Malahide on 20 June 2026
- 1Why Can't We Be Friends
- 2Acting My Age
- 3Don't Take It Personally
- 4Different
- 5Girlfriends
- 6Bear Claws
Most played songs on this tour
- Why Can't We Be Friends×11
- Acting My Age×11
- Don't Take It Personally×11
- Different×11
- Girlfriends×11
- Bear Claws×11
- Bye Bye Baby×10
- Fake ID×10
- My Very Best×10
- Mixtape 2003×10
Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Academic
Line-up
Venue: Black Box
Eyre Square, Galway- Parking
- outside venue. Price charged.
- Venue rules
- Full wheelchair facilities available
- Children
- On Night shows there is an over 18s policy.
- Box office
- 10AM - 7:30PM
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The Academic: FAQs
When is The Academic?
The Academic is scheduled for Thursday 25 March 2027 at 19:30 local time.
Where is The Academic taking place?
At Black Box, Eyre Square, Galway.
How much are tickets for The Academic?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
Is there parking at Black Box?
outside venue. Price charged.
What songs will The Academic play?
At their most recent show (20 June 2026, Malahide) The Academic played 6 songs, including Why Can't We Be Friends, Acting My Age, Don't Take It Personally, Different, and Girlfriends.
Does The Academic have other upcoming dates?
Yes — The Academic has 21 upcoming dates, including Nottingham (12 Nov), Nottingham (13 Nov), and Norwich (17 Nov).
What time does The Academic go on stage?
The Academic is expected on stage around 19:30. The show itself starts at 19:30 local time.
How long is The Academic's set?
Recent shows ran to 6 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 20:30.
The Academic
Thu 25 Mar 2027