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A little about us:

Dunamaise Arts Centre has become an essential addition to the cultural landscape of County Laois and one of our central missions is to continue to inspire people to discover and love the arts!

We are delighted to continue in our commitment in supporting the arts in Laois in presenting the very best in local, national and international arts practice. We are proud to have been commended over the years as being a model for practice in the promotion of and access to the arts and we are thrilled to play such a significant part in the social, cultural and economic life of the county and among its communities.

 

Opening Hours:
Mon. Closed
Tue. 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Wed. 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Thu. 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Fri. 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Sat. 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sun. Closed

Special Offers

How to find us

Our Upcoming Events

February 2026

4th February @ 7:00 pm - 25th February @ 9:00 pm €120
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In Stitches by Aislinn is offering a 4-week beginner crochet workshops for Adults . All materials are included and no previous experience is needed. Participants will learn a creative, relaxing […]

26th February @ 8:00 pm - 27th February @ 10:30 pm €20
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The Play takes place in a luxury country hotel. Bill the groom wakes up on his wedding morning with a very attractive girl beside him in the bed. In the […]

28th February @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm €2.50
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Drop in for a cuppa & chat as Gaeilge in a welcoming atmosphere. All ages and levels of Irish welcome. A perfect place to rekindle your ‘cúpla focal’ amongst friends. […]

7th February @ 11:00 am - 28th February @ 1:00 pm €100
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In Stitches by Aislinn is offering two separate 4-week beginner crochet workshops children (ages 9–12). All materials are included, and no previous experience is needed. Participants will learn a creative, […]

28th February @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €32
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In June 1989 Sharon was rehearsing and demoing tracks for her first album, when she was whisked away to the Glastonbury festival with The Waterboys. In the 30 years that […]

March 2026

3rd March @ 7:30 pm - 5th March @ 10:00 pm €22.50
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Get ready to turn up the volume as Rock of Ages hits the stage at the Dunamaise Theatre.  Packed with unforgettable hits from bands such as Journey, Def Leppard, and […]

6th March @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €37
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These talented musicians set a new standard with incredible arrangements and harmonies. Join Onóir on a musical odyssey from their take on traditional to modern songs. From tears to laughter, […]

7th March @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm €24
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Sean Conway set out to achieve something no-one else on the planet had ever managed; ultra-endurance records for first, longest, fastest and most. 105 Iron Man competitions in 105 days, […]

12th March @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €36
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Described as a singer whose voice has the remarkable ability of taking you into his world, Tommy’s fans will enjoy this ultimate celebration concert. For over 30 years Tommy has […]

14th March @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm €32.50
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He’s back with the gags, the characters, and the one-liners that have made him a legend. Join Conal Gallen, Ireland’s master of mayhem, for a night of laugh-out-loud stand-up in […]

13th March @ 8:00 pm - 14th March @ 10:30 pm €29.50
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After the roaring success of A Day in the Country, Tadhg J Devery is back with a brand-new, bigger, wilder, and completely unhinged comedy show. Pints, Dentures & Rock ’n’ […]

18th March - 19th March €20
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A darkly comic descent into love, guilt, and the fires that make us burn. Deep in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, in a lonely cabin lit by firelight, a scarred man […]

20th March @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €30
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Rock Icons Show is the ultimate classic rock experience touring Ireland, the U.K. Europe and beyond. The show takes you on a journey through some of the world's greatest classic […]

26th March @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm €27.50
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This dynamic recital takes you on a musical journey from the intricate elegance of J.S. Bach’s Sonata in E Major to the vivid colours of Gaubert’s Three Watercolours, the energetic […]

January 2026

13th January @ 7:00 pm - 31st March @ 9:00 pm Free
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A transformative, 12-week programme inspired by The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, which encourages participants to explore and reclaim their creativity. Building on established principles of creative expression, this programme […]

March 2026

30th March - 31st March €22
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Dunamaise Arts Centre are delighted to invite you to Eileen Moore Dance Academy's first show. Following in the footsteps of Aedeen O'Hagan and Helen Dunne, we're proud to present an […]

April 2026

3rd April @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €27.50
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The night is made up of a mixture of folk and other forms of musical that helped to make Ronnie and the lads so unique and the hope is to […]

4th April @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm €17.50
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Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. And maybe that's why Natascha The Witch can't sleep... Can anyone, […]

February 2026

28th February - 17th April Free
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Salvatore Fullam (born 1994), known professionally as Salvatore of Lucan, is an Irish artist from Lucan, Dublin. He primarily paints large-scale works, most of which focus on his own life […]

April 2026

18th April €19.50
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Laois Dance Academy is delighted to present a showcase celebrating dance through joy, colour, and artistry. Young dancers aged 3 to 18 will share their talent and skill across a […]

21st April @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm €22.50
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The Kammer Philharmonie Europa ensemble is made up of some of the most talented young musicians from across Europe who tour and perform around the world with award-winning soloists Andrej […]

22nd April @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €47.50
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Singer Mary Black has announced her final series of concerts. The tour marks the conclusion of more than four decades of live performance during which Black has released over a […]

23rd April @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €32
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Following a sell-out debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the “Legends […]

25th April @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €20.50
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Moll...Set in a country presbytery, the Canon and his two curates are at a low ebb with the departure of their beloved housekeeper. So they seek a replacement. Enter Moll […]

May 2026

1st May @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €30
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Altan mark an incredible 40 years on the road, honouring their Donegal roots while captivating audiences across the globe. Widely hailed as one of the finest traditional Irish bands of […]

16th May @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €32.50
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Experience the ultimate tribute as Visions of Floyd brings a curated selection of the most iconic hits from the Pink Floyd catalogue, capturing the scale, emotion, and psychedelic brilliance of […]

21st May @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €30
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Irish country music icon Declan Nerney has been inducted into the Irish Country Music Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a beloved national treasure. The honour was bestowed during […]

22nd May @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €24.50
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John Bosco McLaine is a man who has never lain down with a woman, but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life. Always an optimist, and […]

July 2026

12th July @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €22.50
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Formed in 2010, This is How we Fly are a group that fuse traditional Irish music. Their music sees Swedish folk music rhythms meet the texture of traditional Irish fiddle, […]

6th July @ 10:00 am - 17th July @ 2:00 pm €122.50
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Camp Broadway returns for our 16th consecutive year. This is a fun and versatile summer camp for little ones who love to perform and make some new friends. The students […]

October 2026

9th October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €32.50
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This show takes you on a thrilling journey back to the decade of big hair, bold fashion, larger-than-life shoulder pads, and a musical explosion that left its mark on history. […]

23rd October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €27.50
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After surviving hospital stays, a sick cat, and a nerve-wracking stint on Dancing with the Stars Gearóid Farrelly returns with No Pressure. In this candid and hilarious hour, he unpacks the chaos of […]