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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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December 2025
Stereofusion is an Irish rock/pop/blues band that plays gigs in the Dublin/Midlands area. They will be returning to Portlaoise by popular demand. Make sure you dont miss out on what […]
Eamonn Dunne and The Flat Earthers play a high impact set of Rock, Blues with a healthy peppering of Rockabilly and Outlaw Country. We troll through the world of conspiracy […]
Pogueology ‘A tribute to The Pogues’ came together in 2015 with a view to recreating the energy, mayhem and sheer party atmosphere of A Pogues live gig. All the Pogues […]
Pogueology ‘A tribute to The Pogues’ came together in 2015 with a view to recreating the energy, mayhem and sheer party atmosphere of A Pogues live gig. All the Pogues […]
The Big Homecoming Christmas Gig for Byro. Hailing from the Midlands of Ireland, ‘BYRO’ are an up and coming 4 piece Indie/Rock outfit sure to have you hooked from the […]
They’ve been gallivanting across the States, turning heads and melting hearts — but now the lads are back where they belong. This Christmas, The Crooked Jacks are bringing it all home […]
Fresh from a storming set at the Electric Picnic Zombie, Ireland's Premier Cranberries tribute band return to Kavanaghs for what promises to be a gig to remember this Christmas. Edel, […]
Following a sell-out show at the same venue David McSavage returns to Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise, with a unhelpful masterpiece for regaining his integrity. This hilarious show will help […]
Honest, awkward truths of being an older man in the bedroom — blending physical comedy, sharp observations, and reflections on aging masculinity, long-term relationships, dating, health, and technology. Truth bombs […]
Get ready for a night of raw energy, haunting harmonies, and pure 90s grunge power as Men In The Box, Ireland’s leading Alice in Chains tribute band, bring the dark and […]
Roll With It formed in 2013 to bring the music of the Gallagher's to the live stage in Belfast and beyond. Their setlist spans all seven albums and includes the […]
January 2026
After their last spectacular sold-out show, The Year Grunge Broke returns to Kavanagh's, Portlaoise. Calling all fans of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, The Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple […]
Kids Daytime Concert featuring all the hits from K-POP Demon Hunters, Wicked, Disney, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter & more. The all-new show features awesome set design, costumes, exciting choreography, and […]
The ultimate Megadeth experience is coming back to Ireland. Formed in 2007 by lifelong Megadeth fans Richie and Darryl, Megadeth UK have spent nearly two decades perfecting every riff, solo, and scream that made […]
Deriving from Ireland’s original Guinness Jazz Band, so popular in the 80’s and 90’s, they have played and continue to play major jazz festivals, jazz clubs throughout Europe, with regular […]
February 2026
Craic Sabbath started in early 2015, made up of members of various existing metal bands from the Limerick area, playing Ozzy era Black Sabbath material with plans to expand into […]
Everlong play Foo Fighters tunes for the Foo Fighters Fans, from the casual listener to the die hard, B-side lover Foo-head. That’s what moves Everlong Echoes, and that’s what we […]
You may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at once. A charismatic, authentic, […]
Following a string of sold-out shows across the country, Europe’s premier tribute to the supergroup Fleetwood Mac, Mack Fleetwood are set to return to Kavanagh's Courtyard Venue. They are selling out major […]
March 2026
Tony Cantwell is at war with toxic masculinity. His greatest weapon? Crying loads. A comedy show built around life’s strangest emotional outbursts, from odd tears in Transition Year to a […]
Ghosts of War honour the music of legacy of Slayer. We strive to bring you the best in a Slayer Sounding experience. Band members from Two Tales of Woe, Iona […]
Rugged Little Pill, the definitive Alanis Morissette tribute act, take you on a trip through the hits of Canadian superstar who was one of the biggest selling female artists of […]
Formed in spring 2018, from Turin (Italy), Electric Blue offers a tribute to the Cranberries, reproducing all the hits of the Irish band as well as some solo songs by […]
Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed. Shane is the boy from school who was […]
April 2026
Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian from Belfast. He has accelerated through the comedy ranks at an anxiety inducing rate. Vittorio is also known for his chart topping podcast, Mike […]
Smash Hits are the legendary one-of-a-kind tribute to the nostalgic era of dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin five-piece brings back the soundtrack of the turn of the century with […]
Host - A Tribute to Ghost" known for its elaborate costumes and on-stage persona. The band, which has been active since at least 2022, is recognized as Ireland's only Ghost Tribute […]
Based in Ireland, this six-piece band is comprised of top Irish session musicians who have worked as sidemen with top international artistes including Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, The Waterboys, Mary […]
May 2026
Kavanagh's Comedy Club & Aviary Talent presents Killian Sundermann - Killian Dollar Baby. One of Irelands most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand new show. After his sell […]
November 2026
For over 20 years, Dirty DC has been rocking stages across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the Middle East. This tribute band has earned a reputation for delivering high-energy performances […]