With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone. Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!
Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce Sharon Shannon will be playing for the opening night of Portlaoise Trad Fest 2024. While Shannon is certainly acknowledged for writing her own Irish-inspired compositions and her beautiful arrangements […]
As part of the Bealtaine 2024 Festival Dunamaise Arts Centre will be holding a tea dance. This will be A Celebration of Creativity in Older Age. All welcome for dancing, fun and friendship promised. Enjoy […]
An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. A delirious, darkly comic fantasy - a film simply overflowing […]
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp […]
International touring Galway based DJ Shampain brings an Irish silent cinema classic ‘Irish Destiny' back to life with a new soundtrack, mixed live as the film is screened in Dunamaise. Released in 1926 to mark […]
It is the first anniversary of Martin’s death. Angie’s lover. His family has come to visit his grave. Angie watches the mourners from the safety of her car, hidden under the Yew tree. She remains […]
Based on a stranger than fiction true story of a dark and absurd scandal, this riotous mystery comedy reunites audience favourites Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. 1920s in the seaside town of Littlehampton, fiery Rose […]
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that’s nearly 200 birds. Often joined by his partner Alba, he travels to […]
A humorous but poignant love story examining emigration, the impact of dreams on reality and the challenges of returning home after seeking a better life abroad. Fractured family dynamics are explored when Eddie returns to […]
Laois Traveller Action Group presents this outstanding play, Magpies on the Pylon, written and performed by Michel Collins, to celebrate Traveller Pride Week. Jim, a Traveller father, is struggling to cope with the suicide of […]
In the grounds of Auschwitz, commandant Rudolf Höss and his family live in luxury. As unspeakable atrocities unfold in the concentration camp, the family members go about their lives, wilfully ignoring the ever-present sounds of […]
Regular Dunamaise Yoga facilitator Steph McLaughlin will lead this very atmospheric yoga class in Dunamaise Gallery, with immaculate soundscapes created live by local band, Harpanno. This will take place as part of the LASTA Festival […]
A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy, focuses on two girls, PJ and Josie, who start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction […]
Pebbledash are a 6 piece shoegaze alt-rock band from Cork, incorporating elements of noise rock and dream pop to create textured and melodic soundscapes. James O Connor is a Portlaoise musician of notable talent. His […]
As part of the LASTA Festival 2024 there will be a clothes Swap featuring wearable art displays, upcycling ideas, demos and talks from slow-fashion designers and makers. This will be followed by Portlaoise TradFest in […]
With playful energy, impressive acrobatics, comic timing and a joyful soundscape, two dancers create a magical world through the clever manipulation of simple balloons. Their imagination seems to know no bounds-resulting in a hypnotic, funny […]
Greenshine is a Cork based RTE Folk Awards nominated trio, consisting of Mary Greene, Noel Shine and their daughter Ellie. Greenshine's music straddles the boundaries of Folk, Indie and Americana with outstanding harmonies, skillful stringwork […]
1880s France. For over 20 years skilled cook Eugénie (Binoche) has worked for gourmet chef Dodin (Magimel), with the two living under the same roof. As they reach middle-age, they can no longer deny that […]
What is it? Why does it happen? How come it barely bothers some women and shakes others to the core? Why is it named after men? Anne Gildea returns to Dunamaise Arts Centre with her […]
A dance showcase to celebrate students hard work, creativity and growth over the course of the year. From the age of three to maturity, the school provides dance instruction in ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, […]