What’s On Guide

A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act. Oscar Winner 2025, Best International Feature Film in Portuguese with English subtitles

Fred Cooke delivers a unique brand of comedy through his musical prowess and wildly crafted physical story-telling. A well-known face on the Irish comedic circuit, Fred has supported comedy heavy-hitters such as Tommy Tiernan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Dermot and Dave and Seann Walsh. An unmissable act, Fred brings a special brand of comedic chaos to every […]

Frank McNamara and The Bridgerton String Quartet return to The Killeshin Hotel Portlaoise with their stunning arrangements of your favourite Abba melodies for one magical night. The combination of the talented musicians, great arrangements, a thousand candles in the lovely surrounding of the hotel is a recipe for a great night's entertainment.

To celebrate national carers week we are hosting a wellbeing event for family carers with Erin from dusting off my soul. We will begin the morning with tea and coffee on arrival, followed by a relaxing tranquil morning of mindfulness activities and lunch. Carers will leave feeling recharged, valued and equipped with simple tools to […]

Brand new show specially written by Frank McNamara featuring the music of the greatest legends of the Irish music scene, Phil Lynott, Sinead O'Connor, The Cranberries, Aslan, The Script, The Stunning, Aslan and of course U2. Surrounded by the soft glow of a thousand candles, enjoy reimagined renditions of Irish Rock Legends' most iconic hits, […]

The Irish Heart Foundation’s Heart saver CPR AED Course run by Portlaoise First Responders, is ideal for anyone who wants to learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator. Participants who can demonstrate high quality CPR at the end of the course will receive an IHF/AHA Heartsaver AED course completion card which is […]

Step into a world where every movement paints a story and every pose captures emotion. Picture Perfect is a dance show of ballet and contemporary dance bringing together dynamic choreography, beautiful visuals and raw talent to create moments that feel frozen in time - like the perfect picture.

Join us at Solas for a fun-filled free family event to celebrate all the amazing dads out there. We’re firing up the grill with dad-approved favourites like ribs, hotdogs, burgers and our signature specialty potatoes. Good food, great vibes, and unforgettable family moments bring the whole crew and make this Father’s Day one to remember

We are delighted to announce that “BUMBLEBEE 1000” will be at The Portlaoise Plaza.  Come along to see some of the top supercars in the country. All funds raised during their campaign will go to “Little Blue Heroes” who help families in need from local communities in Ireland who have children undergoing long-term medical treatment […]

The Ramblin' Rovers are full of energy, foot stomping songs and experience. From Traditional music to Ceilidh classics. With beautiful harmonies, fiddle, accordion, banjo and mandolin they never fail to get people dancing and singing along.

Sundays will not be the same again. Brochan will be giving ya all the 80's 90's and 00's Classics in our Courtyard Venue. We'll have the smoke machine, the confetti cannons, the sparkle machines and maybe a few more surprises. What could possibly go wrong??