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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!

 

January 2025

24th January @ 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 @ 9:00 pm - 25th January @ 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 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm €22
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Due to demand an extra show has been added for the Swiftiez Family day show at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise. Whether you missed tickets to the real thing or want to relive the gig […]

25th January @ 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 […]

25th January @ 9:00 pm - 26th January @ 12:00 am €22
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Kavanaghs Bar & Venue we are delighted to have one of our all time fav's Willa White back in our Comedy Club for what promises to be a belter of a gig. Willa has established […]

25th January @ 10:00 pm - 26th January @ 12:00 am €22
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Whether you missed out on tickets to the real thing or just want to relive the show of a life-time, bring your friendship bracelets and get ready to dance and sing for the 22-hat, because […]

31st January @ 9:00 pm - 1st February @ 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 […]

February 2025

1st February @ 10:00 pm - 2nd February @ 12:00 am Free
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With over 15 years of experience on the live music circuit,Transmitter are Ireland's most in-demand professional act for the big occasion. With a powerful and energetic setlist, they mix the biggest anthems of today with […]

7th February @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm €24.20
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Killian Sundermann always wanted to be a rock star, but barring a few heartfelt renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody whilst in the shower, things aren’t going to plan. Join one of Ireland's most exciting new comedians […]

8th February @ 10:00 pm - 9th February @ 12:00 am Free
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Established and very professional band covering the best of funk, modern pop and classic rock material.  Collectively we have decades of experience and are based in the Carlow/Kilkenny area covering all of Leinster and Munster.

14th February @ 9:00 pm - 15th February @ 12:00 am
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Shane Todd is on the road with his biggest ever tour. The host of Tea With Me podcast is fresh off the back of a world tour and a record breaking run of 16 shows […]

14th February @ 9:30 pm - 15th February @ 12:00 am €22
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Smash Hits are a unique, entertaining tribute to the golden era of early 90s dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks from acclaimed […]

21st February @ 9:00 pm - 22nd February @ 12:00 am €24.20
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After a complete sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and as well as several Irish and International Festivals with his new show, multi-award-winning Wicklovian comedian Danny O'Brien is back in Kavanagh's with a high-octane stand-up […]

22nd February @ 9:00 pm - 23rd February @ 12:00 am €24.20
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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. Book early to be sure not to miss this opportunity […]

March 2025

7th March @ 9:00 pm - 8th March @ 12:00 am €23.10
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This Irish fella is back after bursting onto the Irish scene in 2024. Shane Daniel Byrne is on fire, fresh from sellout touring in Ireland, UK and Australia. Pop in and join him for his […]

8th March @ 9:00 pm - 9th March @ 12:00 am €24.75
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The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. In 2025, the band are embarking on their European Violation Tour, filled […]

14th March @ 9:30 pm - 15th March @ 12:00 am €15.95
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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 […]

28th March @ 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 […]

28th March @ 9:30 pm - 29th March @ 12:00 am
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Formed by 5 Iron Maiden Fans to put together a tribute to the Beast like no other. With over 40 years of material to go through Run to the Beast have put together a setlist […]

30th March @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Free
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The Dooley Brothers make a welcome return to Kavanaghs Portlaoise and this will be a evening you won't want to miss out on. With a wide range of music this will be the perfect way […]

April 2025

12th April @ 9:00 pm - 13th April @ 12:00 am €27.50
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Pa Sheehy, formerly of the band Walking on Cars, has quickly become one of Ireland's most exciting musical exports. Known for his captivating live performances, Sheehy's acoustic tour is sure to be a must-see event […]

20th April @ 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 @ 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 […]

May 2025

2nd May @ 9:00 pm - 3rd May @ 12:00 am €19.80
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La Villa Strangiato is a originally Italian project born as a tribute to Rush, mainly to revive their music from the 70s and 80s, formed by Gabriele Ferrari in 2010. With the help of musician […]

9th May @ 9:00 pm - 10th May @ 12:00 am €22
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Award-winning Eric Lalor is one of the most sought after comedians in the country. Having started way back on Des Bishop’s Joy in the Hood, Eric has gone on to forge a successful career in […]

16th May @ 10:00 pm - 17th May @ 12:00 am €18.70
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Formed in the spring of 2018 in Turin, Italy, Electric Blue have created a tribute to the Cranberries of the very highest caliber. Reproducing all the hits of this legendary Irish band, as well as […]

30th May @ 9:30 pm - 31st May @ 12:00 am €26.40
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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 Black, Henry McCullough, Joan Jet and SmashMouth […]