What’s On Guide

From ancient festivals in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to modern day merry-making, Laois has enjoyed a party more than most for thousands of years. With over 60 events happening each month , you are most definitely invited to celebrate with us.
And from major international music weekends to local fiestas covering everything from scarecrows and storytelling, to drama and literature, you’re sure to find your tribe. For the outdoor enthusiast there’s weekly guided walks, runs and cycles. Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…

All Day

Sound Meditation Classes 2023

What happens at a Sound Meditation class? Lay on a comfortable mat with pillow and blanket. The goal of a Sound meditation class isn't to listen and pay attention but rather to let the sound […]

€15
Ongoing

Adult Water Safety Classes

Water Safety Laois are delivering senior Water Safety classes for 16 years + which incudes the option of National pool Lifeguard. Classes delivered by highly experienced volunteers. Spaces are limited so book early.

€60 – €75

Zumbini Class At Solas

Zumbini Class for kids 0-5 is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development. We will Dance, Sing and Play on Instruments.

Vision Impaired Blind Football in Portlaoise

We are delighted to announce that VI /Blind Football will return for 4 sessions, starting this Sunday. Taking part in visually impaired football is a great way to be active and meet other people with […]

FREE

Learn the basics of filmmaking

Want to learn about filmmaking? This is a six week, of one hour each Saturday, crash course to get you started. Ideally aimed at those from Transition Year upwards. Places limited so make sure you […]

€60

Adult Dance Classes At Portarlington Community Centre

Dance Classes are returning here next week. These classes offer the chance to learn how to preform dances such as Waltz, Tango, Jive and a lot more. This will be a fun event to learn […]

€50

Laois Street Leagues 2023

This will be a fun way to keep active and healthy. These leagues are for male and female between the ages of sixteen and forty. The leagues will be played on a Wednesday across four […]

FREE

Self Defence Programme for Women 2023

Self-defence training is a life skill that helps women to be more aware of their surroundings and be prepared for the unexpected at any time. Through the self defence training, women are taught to become […]

€20

Gym and Swim for Teenage Girls

This six week programme is suitable for 15-18 year olds. It will help to build lean muscle and maintain a healthy body fat as a teen. Adding land workouts to your exercise routine will also […]

€15

Monumental Ireland A New Focus Exhibition

This is a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments. The exhibition is curated by the National Monuments Service in partnership with the Office of Public Works. The exhibition provides in one […]

Making Comics Workshop At Bloom HQ

This Making Comics Workshop would be suitable for Transition students and upwards. This six week course will guide you through how to turn different ideas into comics. You will also have the opportunity to write […]

€60

Mountrath Community School Presents Super Trouper

Mountrath Community School will be preforming the Super Trouper Musical over three consecutive nights at the end of this month. They have rehearsed so hard for this and we hope you will all turn out […]

€10 – €15

It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney

Come out for a great Dramatic event in Mountmellick Community Arts Centre. Buy tickets early, this would be an ideal Christmas present for drama lovers.

€9.39

Laois Alzheimer Society host Alzheimer Café

Enjoy a complimentary Tea/Coffee with the Laois Alzheimer Society team, along with guest speakers who are there to chat informally after occasional presentations on a range of topics of interest. Everybody is welcome to attend […]

FREE

Coffee Morning At Portlaoise Library

Portlaoise library is hosting a coffee morning for the 'Hello, How Are You' campaign. The campaign is about connecting with those around us and engaging in open conversations about mental health. The concept is that […]

FREE

Music at Ballintubbert Duke Special

Performing live is still one of Duke Special’s main passions, and over the years he has played to captive audiences across the world. Whether he performs solo, as a duo with his long-time friend and […]

€20

EMMA DORAN – ‘MAD, Isn’t it’ (Third SHOW ADDED)

In her biggest solo show to date, comedian Emma Doran reflects on what just happened. One minute she was an 18-year-old stumbling off the Waltzers in Courtown and now she’s hurtling through her late 30s […]

€19.80