What’s On Guide

For the first time since 2019, the Laois Walks Festival is set to make a return to the calendar this weekend. The festival now has a new month and a new format as it is […]

We're delighted to announce that Buds & Blossoms, Laois Garden Festival is taking place at Spink Community Grounds. We are really looking forward to welcoming attendees, speakers and exhibitors for what promises to be a […]

The line-up for the latest instalment of the Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise has been announced. The Old Fort Quarter is the area of Portlaoise town centre in which the original 'Fort of Maryborough' […]

The Whistlin Donkeys at the Old Fort Quarter Festival 2023, with support on the night from The Dooley Brothers. The Whistlin' Donkeys, an Irish Folk band hailing from County Tyrone have made quite a name […]

Enjoy a host of fun interactive and exciting attractions this year as CelticCon comes to Dunamaise Arts Centre. This event will include a Comic Village, Craft stalls, Gaming zones and much more. It will be […]

The Folly Festival will return in July 2023, and will boast a line up that is sure to thrill all who are lucky enough to attend the intimate village venue, which is situated beneath the […]

Forest Fest 2 - boutique festival in Emo confirmed for Summer 2023 return.

The Ossory Big Truck And Vintage show prides itself on being an extremely enjoyable, fun-filled day for all the family, with an array of attractions. For the agriculturally minded the show has a large variety […]

Durrow Scarecrow Festival returns from July 30th to August 7th. Our 2022 event was a great success, and was a wonderful way to return after a two year break. Our thanks to everyone who visited […]

Magnificent Stradbally Hall in Co. Laois will host what is considered by many to be the premium event in Ireland’s steam & vintage calendar, and it’s Full Steam Ahead for the National Steam Rally 2023. […]

We are delighted to announce that the Twin Trees Heywood, Art & Culture Festival 2023 will take place from the 17th August until the 20th of August.  Our Three day Tutored En Plein Air starts […]

A festival that celebrates words in all their fascinating forms will return to Abbeyleix in August. The full programme of events will be announced over coming weeks, along with details of how to buy tickets […]

Get ready to mark your calendars and rev up your excitement because one of Laois' oldest festivals is making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. But hold on tight, because this time, it's coming […]

Laois Pride Festival is back for its second year and is going to be bigger and better than ever. Expect drag queens, bingo, parades and much much more. Laois Pride is taking place from 04 […]