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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.
Our Upcoming Events
June 2025 25th June @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm €8 more When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, glamorous showgirl Shelly (Pamela Anderson) must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the […]
26th June @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Free more Singers, songwriters and poets invited to share original work with fellow artists and the public. Come along, try out your new song or poem, get feedback, meet other artists, get […]
28th June @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm €25 more A fun packed afternoon of Taylor Swift hits with a fantastic tribute Show. This event is an all ages, family friendly concert and will take place at the Old Fort […]
28th June @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free more Enjoy a host of fun, interactive and exciting attractions. Come along on the day for free fun for all ages. Explore art, crafts and collectibles. Have a go at gaming. […]
30th June @ 10:00 am - 4th July @ 2:00 pm €100 more From Monday 30th of June to Friday 4th of July, students will take part in an amazing all Singing, Dancing and Acting Summer camp. Throughout the duration of the week […]
July 2025
4th July @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €20 more Join us at Dunamaise Arts Centre for a play with music, inspired by the songs of Leonard Cohen, co-written by Leonard Cohen, Angela Keogh and John MacKenna, and staged by […]
5th July @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm €5 more After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event. The […]
7th July @ 10:00 am - 18th July @ 2:00 pm €100 more Camp Broadway returns for our 15th consecutive year. Students will participate in energetic and fun classes in dance, acting and singing and arts and crafts. Students will work on a […]
21st July @ 10:00 am - 25th July @ 4:00 pm €123 more We will be hosting a fun filled week of drawing, painting and creative sculpture. Create masterpieces in each art form while learning all about the tricks and styles of world […]
August 2025
8th August @ 10:00 am - 10th August @ 6:00 pm €200 more Join one of the world’s leading theatre makers, David Glass, for a transformative three-day workshop exploring the fundamentals of presence, movement and collective creation. David Glass’s workshops are noted for […]
20th August @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free more Creative Laois with Laois Heritage Office and Dunamaise Arts Centre bring you a series of short films and animations. Exploring the depth of History and heritage within the country. Open […]
September 2025
3rd September @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free more Isle of Song brings together 50 young musicians from all over Ireland, aged between 10 - 18 North and South, to create, collaborate, and develop original music. This showcase concert […]
3rd September @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm €8 more After the death of their beloved grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, mismatched cousins David and Benji travel to her family home in Poland to honour her. Previously close, they have drifted […]
4th September @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more Three -time Oliver Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian […]
10th September @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm €5 – €8 more Fidil Ghorm tells the story of a 10 year old girl called Molly who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad did and win the […]
11th September @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €32 more Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame, teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians. Brimming with […]
October 2025
3rd October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €31 more A Live Celebration With John Forde and The 52nd Street Band. "The Piano Man" is a spectacular live show that will transport you into the legendary worlds of two of […]
4th October @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm €32.50 more Celebrated Irish singer-songwriter Jack Lukeman is known for his powerful voice and electrifying stage presence. This long-awaited performance of his legendary show, Chez Jack L, marks 20 years since it […]
9th October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm more This darkly funny, time-bending play follows Jack, whose brief kiss with Jilly Morgan in a toilet in 1983 becomes a lifelong obsession. Spanning four decades in Limerick, Liam McCarthy’s new […]
10th October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €24 more From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, comes a brand-new show and what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be. Join […]
11th October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €28.50 more Back by popular demand, the 80s Icons Show returns to the Dunamaise stage, ready to transport you to the era of big shoulders, bold colours, and an unforgettable mix of […]
25th October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €36 more 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 […]
30th October @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €30 more Hailing from Newry, Northern Ireland, The 4 Of Us has been captivating audiences for over three decades with their soulful melodies and compelling lyrics. Brothers Brendan & Declan Murphy will […]
November 2025
8th November @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €25 more Louisiana born Robert Mizzell has called Ireland home for over 25 years and was voted ‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’ in an RSVP Magazine poll. This concert celebrates over 50 […]
December 2025
20th December @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €32 more It’s always party time when Abba are about, but when it’s the 50th anniversary of their foundation, then that’s a real excuse for a party. Their music is the most […]
February 2026
14th February 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm €30 more Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country", this hit country show returns for another fantastic […]
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, glamorous showgirl Shelly (Pamela Anderson) must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the […]
Singers, songwriters and poets invited to share original work with fellow artists and the public. Come along, try out your new song or poem, get feedback, meet other artists, get […]
A fun packed afternoon of Taylor Swift hits with a fantastic tribute Show. This event is an all ages, family friendly concert and will take place at the Old Fort […]
Enjoy a host of fun, interactive and exciting attractions. Come along on the day for free fun for all ages. Explore art, crafts and collectibles. Have a go at gaming. […]
From Monday 30th of June to Friday 4th of July, students will take part in an amazing all Singing, Dancing and Acting Summer camp. Throughout the duration of the week […]
Join us at Dunamaise Arts Centre for a play with music, inspired by the songs of Leonard Cohen, co-written by Leonard Cohen, Angela Keogh and John MacKenna, and staged by […]
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event. The […]
Camp Broadway returns for our 15th consecutive year. Students will participate in energetic and fun classes in dance, acting and singing and arts and crafts. Students will work on a […]
We will be hosting a fun filled week of drawing, painting and creative sculpture. Create masterpieces in each art form while learning all about the tricks and styles of world […]
Join one of the world’s leading theatre makers, David Glass, for a transformative three-day workshop exploring the fundamentals of presence, movement and collective creation. David Glass’s workshops are noted for […]
Creative Laois with Laois Heritage Office and Dunamaise Arts Centre bring you a series of short films and animations. Exploring the depth of History and heritage within the country. Open […]
Isle of Song brings together 50 young musicians from all over Ireland, aged between 10 - 18 North and South, to create, collaborate, and develop original music. This showcase concert […]
After the death of their beloved grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, mismatched cousins David and Benji travel to her family home in Poland to honour her. Previously close, they have drifted […]
Three -time Oliver Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian […]
Fidil Ghorm tells the story of a 10 year old girl called Molly who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad did and win the […]
Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame, teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang of acclaimed musicians. Brimming with […]
A Live Celebration With John Forde and The 52nd Street Band. "The Piano Man" is a spectacular live show that will transport you into the legendary worlds of two of […]
Celebrated Irish singer-songwriter Jack Lukeman is known for his powerful voice and electrifying stage presence. This long-awaited performance of his legendary show, Chez Jack L, marks 20 years since it […]
This darkly funny, time-bending play follows Jack, whose brief kiss with Jilly Morgan in a toilet in 1983 becomes a lifelong obsession. Spanning four decades in Limerick, Liam McCarthy’s new […]
From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, comes a brand-new show and what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be. Join […]
Back by popular demand, the 80s Icons Show returns to the Dunamaise stage, ready to transport you to the era of big shoulders, bold colours, and an unforgettable mix of […]
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 […]
Hailing from Newry, Northern Ireland, The 4 Of Us has been captivating audiences for over three decades with their soulful melodies and compelling lyrics. Brothers Brendan & Declan Murphy will […]
Louisiana born Robert Mizzell has called Ireland home for over 25 years and was voted ‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’ in an RSVP Magazine poll. This concert celebrates over 50 […]
It’s always party time when Abba are about, but when it’s the 50th anniversary of their foundation, then that’s a real excuse for a party. Their music is the most […]
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country", this hit country show returns for another fantastic […]