With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone.
Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!
Culture Night /Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, […]
Get creative in the lead-up to Positive Ageing Week with our upcoming art classes, specially designed for beginners and facilitated by the LOETB. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to rekindle your artistic […]
Join us at The Heritage for a day of empowerment, networking, and relaxation. Connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights from top female leaders in various industries. Take part in engaging workshops, panel discussions, and wellness […]
Come see a screening of the 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemoration Film. Learn how the famine affeced Mountmellick in this glimpse into local history. Venue: Mountmellick Library and Art Gallery, O’Moore St, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32 […]
Mary is delighted to welcome adults and children, to her studio at Mount Henry, to explore painting and collage techniques. Children will create a bird house and adults will create a personal collage. Venue: Mount […]
See these short films created by members of the Mountemellick Community. Directed by Ellen Buckley, these films were performed as part of the Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival. Experience their first public screening as part […]
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Portlaoise Musical Society with a performance from their upcoming show Guys and Dolls! The performance will include a musical performance, a photo op followed by refreshments. Venue: Dunamise Arts […]
Makeup and Artistry workshop from JMAC, renowned makeup artist and Netflix/ BBC finalist from GLOW UP series 2. James returns to Laois to host a creative workshop demoing the unconventional methods to connect to art […]
Grab a coffee in the Dunamase Café and be treated to an assortment of beautiful, handmade crochet flowers. The exhibit will also feature crochet demos from LOETB tutor Courtney Murray, and will offer insight into […]
Join us in Portlaoise Library for Culture Night and prepare to be swept away by a magical night of music and entertainment as the Drawing Room Opera Company presents an enchanting performance that will captivate […]
Join internationally acclaimed classical musicians David Vesey and Alina Obreja for a concert duet on Piano and Cello. The performance will feature music inspired by the night, and promises an engaging experience for music lovers […]
Join internationally acclaimed classical musicians David Vesey and Alina Obreja for a concert duet on Piano and Cello. The performance will feature music inspired by the night, and promises an engaging experience for music lovers […]
The Mountmellick Community Arts Collective have engaged with a diverse range of community groups to share their unique stories with the public. Stories featuring members of the Travelling Community, LGBTQ groups and community members from […]
Group exhibition by the Laois Arthouse Studio Artists, Stephanie Deady, Lia Laimbock, Greg Hallahan and Bernadette Keating. The Laois Arthouse Studio Artists have come together for this group show, giving us a glimpse into their […]
Join the Port Art Collective for the Port Art Crawl. Building on previous Art Crawls, over the last two years, this event will be a fun mix of art, craft, music and history, including several […]
Abbeyleix Heritage House are delighted to announce that to celebrate Culture Night 2024 they will be having a free event with artist Pat Byrne. The event will consist of attendees sketching the Timahoe Round Tower, […]
To celebrate Culture Night 2024 Abbeyleix Heritage House will be having free entry to the museum. All are welcome to attend on the night and enjoy everything they have to offer. We look forward to […]
Ballykilcavan Brewery are delighted to announce there will be a free concert in the visitor centre with Emer Dunne and special guests Eamonn Moran & John Davidson. Tickets will sell out fast for this special […]
This special evening is curated by artist Caroline Conway, sculptor Evgeny Chubatyy, circus Performer Maria Corcoran and percussionist Lilia Iontcheva. Experience a unique blend of performance art from a varied set of performers! The event […]
Spink Comhaltas will host a traditional Irish music session in Aylwards Heritage Museum in Durrow, Co Laois. The night will consist of traditional Irish music group medley, solo and duet performances. In addition there will […]
A half hour performance on Uilleann Pipes, Harp and Fiddle. The acclaimed performers will play a mix of traditional Irish music, and newly composed tunes in the trad style. The music will then be followed […]
Celebrate Culture Night as eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery bring "From the Roof of the World," a mesmerizing blend of chant, mantras, music, and dance that has enchanted audiences for a century. Tibetan […]