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What’s On Guide

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!

Ongoing

Creative Writing Retreat October

The details for the next Creative Writing Retreat at Preston House Abbeyleix have being announced. This retreat will include some private writing time and some workshops with the Irish Times bestselling author Shelia Forsey. Morning […]

€400 – €510

Smash Hits at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Smash Hits are returning to Kavanaghs Portlaoise and this will be a night you don't want to miss out on. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks […]

€22

Enya Martin Is it Just Me?

Enya Martin started her career in comedy when she created the Facebook page Giz A Laugh making two-minute comedy videos. Her sharp eye for observing the madness of life around her in her native Clondalkin […]

€25

Vendetta Love at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Formed in 2015, Vendetta Love are a hard hitting, solid force of hard rock & grunge from Ireland. They combine the anthemic brooding darkness of Seattle grunge, with the danger and excitement of LA’s Sunset […]

Free

Whiplash Tribute to Metallica

Whiplash are Ireland's No.1 Metallica Tribute band. They perform professional Metallica shows with the live vibe, energy and sound that Metallica are famous for. Experience the next best thing to a real Metallica show and […]

€17