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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.
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December 2025
We welcome all ages and all levels, if you just have one song or poem or if you have been writing for years, this is a platform for you to […]
Get creative this upcoming Christmas season and design your very own hand-printed tote bags & matching festive cards. Learn the art of lino printing from designing and carving your stamp […]
When Polly Greenjeans asks Santa for a hippopotamus for Christmas, the stage comes alive and turns into a fun-filled, musical adventure. Join Polly on her hilarious quest for the most […]
Come join us for a fun and festive Christmas Centrepiece workshop where you'll learn how to create beautiful fresh decorations for your home. Our facilitator will guide you through the […]
The Crooners at Christmas is a dazzling new theatre tour bringing festive magic to stages across the UK and Ireland. Celebrate the golden age of swing with timeless Christmas classics […]
Frank Capra’s masterpiece manages to span all human emotions from total joy to utter despair. Unquestionably made to give hope to post-war America, the film shows us all the hardships […]
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 […]
January 2026
In this hilarious and chaotic pantomime, the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears gets completely turned on its head, thanks to a spelling mistake. Instead of bears, we […]
Dublin- based jazz guitarist and vocalist Lee Meehan has been a vibrant presence on the Irish music scene for over twenty years. Initially making his mark in blues and soul […]
The Portlaoise Jazz Festival will relaunch in 2026, Expect bopping jazz, cool blues, smooth soul along with workshops for younger musicians. The headline performance of the festival will be held […]
February 2026
This show celebrates the greatest songs ever to hit the silver screen. Featuring music from Dirty Dancing, Top Gun, The Bodyguard, The Graduate, Footloose, Flashdance, Titanic, Armageddon, Pretty Woman, The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
January 2026
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 […]
April 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 2026
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 […]
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 […]
October 2026
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 […]