What’s On Guide
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!
Week of Events
Upcoming Music at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Upcoming Music at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Over the coming months if you are looking for some live entertainment around Laois. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise has a fantastic lineup of entertainment that will cover everybody's taste in Music. We can't wait […]
Vision Impaired Swimming Programme Portlaoise
Vision Impaired Swimming Programme Portlaoise
Our ever popular Portlaoise Swimming Hub is back. Restarting on Sunday September 8th the term will run for 12 weeks with a two week break for Halloween and then finishing up for Christmas. This will […]
Art Class For Beginners
Art Class For Beginners
Get creative in the lead-up to Positive Ageing Week with our upcoming art classes, specially designed for beginners and facilitated by the LOETB. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to rekindle your artistic […]
Laois Climate Action Festival
Laois Climate Action Festival
This October the Laois Climate Action Festival celebrates climate-positive organisations and their activities across County Laois. Showcasing a diverse range of events, including the Climate Cocktail Club, comedy gig “Climate Worrier”, Laois premier of Mrs. […]
Autumn Colours Poetry Workshops with Dr Arthur Broomfield
Autumn Colours Poetry Workshops with Dr Arthur Broomfield
Join Dr Broomfield for three poetry workshops and a poetry reading event for family and friends. Dr Arthur Broomfield is a poet, essayist, and short story writer. He has published nine books including six poetry […]
Creative Writing Retreat October
Creative Writing Retreat October
The details for the next Creative Writing Retreat at Preston House Abbeyleix have being announced. This retreat will include some private writing time and some workshops with the Irish Times bestselling author Shelia Forsey. Morning […]
Smash Hits at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Smash Hits at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Smash Hits are returning to Kavanaghs Portlaoise and this will be a night you don't want to miss out on. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks […]
Laois Forest RallySprint 2024
Laois Forest RallySprint 2024
The famous Laois Forest Rallysprint is back for 2024, bigger than ever before! We have a fabulous 8km stage which will be run over 4 loops throughout the day. The event will take place in […]
Out For The Night
Out For The Night
Jeremiah Grants Bar & Eatery have a date you will want to remember. On stage in our Beer Garden we have some top DJs playing from 6:00pm until late. Save the date and join us […]
Whiplash Tribute to Metallica
Whiplash Tribute to Metallica
Whiplash are Ireland's No.1 Metallica Tribute band. They perform professional Metallica shows with the live vibe, energy and sound that Metallica are famous for. Experience the next best thing to a real Metallica show and […]
Vendetta Love at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Vendetta Love at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
Formed in 2015, Vendetta Love are a hard hitting, solid force of hard rock & grunge from Ireland. They combine the anthemic brooding darkness of Seattle grunge, with the danger and excitement of LA’s Sunset […]
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch For Halloween 2024
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch For Halloween 2024
Get ready for some Halloween fun at Solas at Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch for Halloween 2024 with colouring contests, photo ops, and fun for all ages! Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch For Halloween 2024 […]
Halloween Events At Solas
Halloween Events At Solas
This Halloween Solas Portarlington is the place to be if you are looking for some events for the young and old to enjoy. From picking your own pumpkin in our scary pumpkin patch to our […]
Women in Agriculture National Dialogue
Women in Agriculture National Dialogue
In conjunction with the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine, the Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group National Dialogue event is coming to Portlaoise. Join us at the Midlands Park Hotel for a morning of straightforward […]
Michael Henry Psychic Show
Michael Henry Psychic Show
Michael Henry is the Seventh Son, an amazing Psychic Medium who demonstrates his powers to connect with those who have crossed over. His gift has taken him all over the world, with a string of […]
Linda McEvoy Book Launch
Linda McEvoy Book Launch
Join us in Mountmellick Library for the launch of Mountmellick author Linda McEvoy's debut novel, The Christmas Market. Linda will be here for a book signing followed by a Q&A. The Christmas Market is described […]
Art In Bloom
Art In Bloom
The Laois ArtHouse Stradbally would like to invite you to join us to create your own Ceramic Flower Stakes with artist Monica O meara. Places are limited so booking early is advised.
Harry Potter Scavenger Event
Harry Potter Scavenger Event
Calling all witches and wizards. Join us for a magical Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt at Portlaoise Library. Embark on a Halloween adventure full of wizardry and mystery. Suitable for Boys and Girls between the ages […]
Floating on a Dead Sea
Floating on a Dead Sea
In 2017, Catherine Young took her dance company to Palestine. Floating on a Dead Sea is inspired by this experience; the feeling of being lifted and held by the generosity and kindness of a people, […]
Glenbarrow Ridge of Capard Walk
Glenbarrow Ridge of Capard Walk
The Ridge of Capard offers a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. At almost 500 m above the surrounding flat countryside, the wild windswept ridge is home to a vast array of wild plant […]
Childcare Supports Available in Laois
Childcare Supports Available in Laois
Muriel from the Laois County Childcare Committee will be delivering an informative talk on the range of supports available for parents in Co. Laois. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about resources that can […]
Spoken Word Workshop
Spoken Word Workshop
We will explore and perform (no pressure) spoken word pieces/lyrics/poems in this meetup/workshop. Join us as a spectator or participant at The French Quarter Café for a fun evening and see what happens.
Sightless Cinema Home
Sightless Cinema Home
An evening of audio plays in the dark. Sightless cinema return with a programme of audio shorts where all the pictures are in-your head: including family drama, hospital farce and The Committee, A comedy by […]
Laois Climate Action Festival Event at Ballykilcavan Brewery
Laois Climate Action Festival Event at Ballykilcavan Brewery
Ballykilcavan Brewing Company is a family owned business, based on the 13th generation family farm of David and Lisa Walsh-Kemmis. The brewery is a Gold status member of Origin Green and has won 6 national […]
Gardening for Biodiversity Adult Workshop
Gardening for Biodiversity Adult Workshop
Discover the small changes that can make a big difference and provide a haven for wildlife in your garden as part of the Laois Climate Action Festival. A workshop with Aoife Munn , Sustainability Consultant […]
Laois Intercultural Day 2024
Laois Intercultural Day 2024
We are inviting you all to come together to celebrate Laois Intercultural Day, we recognize the beauty and richness that diversity brings to our world. This day will remind us of the power of embracing […]
Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning It
Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning It
Comedic fireball Deirdre O'Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or "O'Kane it"? Either way you're in for […]
Laois Climate Action Festival Present Colm O’Regan Climate Warrior
Laois Climate Action Festival Present Colm O’Regan Climate Warrior
As a standup comedian, he has performed all over the world and has featured on RTÉ’s Late Late Show and on Comedy Central. Colm is one of Ireland’s most in-demand after-dinner comedians. He also MCs […]
Harp Day Laois 2024
Harp Day Laois 2024
We are delighted to be working with the incredible Holly Geraghty for this year’s Harp Day. There will be a concert in Laois Music Centre it’s open to the public and admission is free.
Fiorbhia Farm Walk
Fiorbhia Farm Walk
As part of Laois Climate Action Festival 2024 we have teamed up with Laois Co Co to host a free farm walk. See for yourself how regenerative farming is the future of meat production. Always […]
Climate Cocktail Club
Climate Cocktail Club
Join us for an evening of inspirational speakers, art, culture, cocktails and more. Curated in partnership with Laois County Council as part of the Laois Climate Action Festival. We will take a journey through the […]
Enya Martin Is it Just Me?
Enya Martin Is it Just Me?
Enya Martin started her career in comedy when she created the Facebook page Giz A Laugh making two-minute comedy videos. Her sharp eye for observing the madness of life around her in her native Clondalkin […]
Foraging Workshop
Foraging Workshop
You will meet other wild food enthusiasts from different walks of life. We have been foraging food as long as humans have existed. This has for the most part consisted of collecting naturally occuring green […]