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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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March 2026
Ireland’s adopted Aussie whirlwind is back with a brand-new hour of rapid-fire stand-up. Fresh off hosting Dublin’s hottest comedy club, The Craic Den, and winning the People’s Choice Award at […]
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 […]
Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue is turning the volume all the way up this March with Monsters of Rock – Colm’s Headbangers Night, a powerhouse night of live music in support of […]
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 […]
We hope to see you in Kavanaghs where we will kick start the Electric Picnic warm up. Music on the night will be provided by Blessed, Dave Caffery and The […]
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 […]
Following their critical acclaim on social media without ever releasing a single song on music platforms, Irish Dance Music (IDM) band and viral sensation CLADA have worked wonders around the […]
That’s right everyone the ‘Youth Trad Battle’ is back. Any person up to the age of 18 can apply however eligibility is only granted if you are born after the […]
George Murphy & The Rising Sons headling the Sunday night of the Portlaoise Trad Fest in Kavanagh's. George Murphy is an Irish singer songwriter who hails from the Dublin suburb […]
Inner Sanctum present Judas Priest Also performing the music of Iron Maiden, Saxon, Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Scorpions and more. This show will be a must see for any heavy metal […]
Digital are a powerful tribute to the timeless sound of Joy Division, faithfully recreating the stark beauty, driving rhythms, and haunting atmosphere that defined one of the most influential bands […]
June 2026
Recreating the Legendary Oasis Sound With A Live Performance Of Their Most lconic Tracks. This 8 Piece band which includes Keys & Brass is dedicated to delivering the powerful authentic […]
The Bluetones Acoustic show is two members of Brit Pop legends The Bluetones, for special acoustic performances of the band’s classics. It is 2 hours of music interspersed with the […]
Chris Kent Comedy is getting his new show together and we're delighted to host one of his WIP (Work In Progress) shows in Portlaoise. Chris is fast becoming a household […]
September 2026
Acting the Divil explores the funny side of modern fitness culture, the quiet truth of a long-term,childless relationship.Enya Martin reflects on growing up in the 90s on a council estate, […]
Since emerging with her debut EP ‘Wolf’ in 2018, UK artist Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the British scene. Priddy’s haunting vocals and […]
Originating in Dublin in 1995, These Charming Men consistently captivate global audiences with their high-energy, passionate performances, appealing to fans of The Smiths and Morrissey. Currently, they are considered a […]
October 2026
R.E.M. formed in 1980, in Athens, Georgia and by the mid-nineties earned the tagline ‘the biggest band on the planet’ from the music press. They pioneered the alternative rock scene […]
Swords Of Light are a unique tribute to the legends of Celtic rock Horslips. Fully endorsed by Horslips band members especially Jim Lockhart and Barry Devlin who called them "The […]
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 […]
January 2027
After their last spectacular sold-out show, The YEAR Grunge BROKE returns to Kavanagh's, Portlaoise in January 2027. Calling all fans of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, The Smashing […]