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You'll find the best of Live Entertainment and Sport in Kavanaghs every week. From local to international acts they all take in a performance in Kavanaghs as part of their national tours.

Comedians including Tommy Tiernan, Kevin Bridges and Flight of the Conchords have performed here over the years. Musicians and Bands including Picture This, Riptide Movement, Andy Irvine & Mick Flannery have also performed as well as a host of the best tribute bands going

Over the past few years Kavanaghs have won awards including The IMRO Hotpress Special Commendation Award 2018, Midlands Radio 3 Best Live Sports Bar, Innovation Bar of the Year Eastern Region 2018 along with a host more. Kavanaghs serves soup and sambos during the day and on a nice day why not grab a seat on the street terrace and watch the world go by with a drink!

 

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You'll find the best of Live Entertainment and Sport in Kavanaghs every week. From local to international acts they all take in a performance in Kavanaghs as part of their national tours.

Comedians including Tommy Tiernan, Kevin Bridges and Flight of the Conchords have performed here over the years. Musicians and Bands including Picture This, Riptide Movement, Andy Irvine & Mick Flannery have also performed as well as a host of the best tribute bands going

Over the past few years Kavanaghs have won awards including The IMRO Hotpress Special Commendation Award 2018, Midlands Radio 3 Best Live Sports Bar, Innovation Bar of the Year Eastern Region 2018 along with a host more. Kavanaghs serves soup and sambos during the day and on a nice day why not grab a seat on the street terrace and watch the world go by with a drink!

 

November 2024

7th November @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm €15
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Drawing from his rich cultural heritage and personal experience Portlaoise based Dagogo inspires audiences with his powerful and evocative poetry. The evening promises to be a true celebration of words and music, featuring a line […]

9th November @ 9:30 pm - 10th November @ 12:00 am €19.80
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Ruaile Buaile are a young Irish based four piece modern day Trad / Pop / Folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland. From a small start to the world stage in only a […]

15th November @ 9:30 pm - 16th November @ 12:00 am €13.20
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Irish band The Outcast Crew are a rising force in the Celtic-Folk-Punk scene, known for their lively, raucous sound and thought-provoking lyrics. They will return to Kavanaghs later in November. The band made a name […]

16th November @ 9:00 pm - 17th November @ 12:00 am €26.40
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One of the most enthralling live acts in recent times, Ham sandwicH are well known for their incendiary live performances which has put them right at the top of the live acts to see today. […]

22nd November @ 9:30 pm - 23rd November @ 12:00 am €13.20
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Patrick Frances McManus was one of 6 children born into an incredibly talented musical family in Derrylin, Co.Fermangh, N.Ireland. Pat’s father, John, and his mother Valerie were highly accomplished Traditional Irish music players, so it […]

30th November @ 9:00 pm - 1st December @ 12:00 am €24.20
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Kavanaghs Portlaoise are delighted to welcome The Beautiful Couch to Portlaoise. Performing all of the hits from The Beautiful South and The Housemartins including the ones that you thought that you'd forgotten. The Couch Have […]

December 2024

6th December @ 9:00 pm - 7th December @ 12:00 am €27.50
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As the lead singer of Kasabian – helping sell over four million albums - Tom Meighan’s unmistakable vocals are a central, many would say essential, component on timeless tracks like ‘Fire,’ ‘Club Foot,’ and ‘Shoot the […]

20th December @ 9:00 pm - 21st December @ 12:00 am €24.20
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Pogueology is formed of a big group of Laois musicians who were genuine Pogues fans, and wanted to keep the music alive after the Pogues stopped performing. Make sure you don't miss out on their […]

23rd December @ 9:00 pm - 24th December @ 12:00 am €16.50
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Kevin Quigley is set to make a Christmas homecoming performance at the Kavanagh's stage accompanied by his band “The Great Ideas” for another epic night to remember. Kevin's music resonates with a unique blend of […]

27th December @ 9:00 pm - 28th December @ 12:00 am
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Formed in November 2023, the Timahoe Male Choir originated from casual Sunday sing-alongs in Timahoe village, Co. Laois. Initially sparked by post-pint gatherings, the choir's potential became evident during a Christmas carol service. Their performance […]

September 2024

6th September - 30th December
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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 […]

December 2024

30th December @ 9:00 pm - 31st December @ 12:00 am €19.80
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Roll With It The Ultimate Oasis Experience formed in 2013 to bring the music of the Gallaghers to the live stage in Ireland and beyond. Having been on continual tour since then, the band has […]

January 2025

24th January 2025 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm €19.80
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Fresh from supporting the likes of Emma Doran, Neil Delamere and Deirdre O’Kane, Sharon Mannion presents her solo show Sharondipity. From mourning Funghi the Dolphin and refusing to bounce back after having kids, to gawping […]

24th January 2025 @ 9:00 pm - 25th January 2025 @ 12:00 am €19.80
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Presented by "The Group" the Show features all the classic hits such as Evil Woman, Showdown, Last Train to London & Mr. Blue Sky, performed fully live by the band inclusive of 5 part vocal […]

25th January 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm €22
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A great new show for taylor swift's younger fans – Swiftiez family day shows. A live performance by one of our tributes followed by meet and greet. Whether you missed tickets to the real thing […]

31st January 2025 @ 9:00 pm - 1st February 2025 @ 12:00 am €19.80
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The Year Grunge Broke is the quintessential tribute to the Grunge and Alternative Rock scene of the ’90s. With over half of a million followers on Facebook they are the most authentic ’90s alternative rock […]

March 2025

28th March 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm €25.30
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Bernard O’Shea, the ‘Desperate House Husband,’ invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for a peaceful night’s rest, and […]

April 2025

20th April 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm €27.50
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An unhelpful masterpiece for regaining integrity. Having lived a life of burning bridges and telling everyone in authority to fuck off, this is McSavage’s area of expertise. This hilarious show will help you learn how […]

26th April 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm €22
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Gearóid Farrelly follows his mammoth Glamour Hammer tour with a hilarious new stand up show touching on the many, many, many things that make his blood boil. He is a polished live performer with numerous […]