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!
During the month of May, Portlaoise Library will be hosting a wide range of free events to celebrate this annual festival. Join us in Portlaoise Library for an hour of relaxation, quiet space, and simple […]
The Half-Door Club international Music and Dance Festival is a four-day event of set dancing and traditional music in Castletown, Co. Laois. There are 5 ceilithe and 3 workshops and sessions throughout.
Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce Sharon Shannon will be playing for the opening night of Portlaoise Trad Fest 2024. While Shannon is certainly acknowledged for writing her own Irish-inspired compositions and her beautiful arrangements […]
All the hits with a Trad Twist – Trad hits blend pop rock and funk together with Irish Traditional Music to bring you an unforgettable night of Music and Dance, as part of the 2024 […]
Stretch your legs and see the beauty of Laois' nature this spring at the Slievebloom Walking Festival Slievebloom Walking Festival Spring is the perfect time for the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival. Flowers grace the Slievebloom […]
Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce the return this year of our highly successful Music Workshops. All classes are designed for musicians with minimal 2 - 4 years experience. Intermediate to Advance level of playing […]
Quofest The Longest Running Tribute Festival To The Mighty Quo returns to Kavanaghs Portlaoise this year. Early bird tickets sold out within a couple of minutes of going on sale. Music on the Saturday will […]
Project Smok is the neo-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, whose nonconformist and progressive Scottish traditional music has set them apart since their formation in 2017. Known for their ability to […]
Highly regarded as both a DJ and stage master of ceremony, Ollie Mullooly has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1984 and established 1st Class Events Ireland in 2010. Well known in both his […]
MABS, the Money and Budgeting Advice Service, will be visiting Portlaoise Library to give a talk on money matters, household budgeting and debt management. This talk is taking place as part of the library's Bealtaine […]
As part of the Bealtaine 2024 Festival Dunamaise Arts Centre will be holding a tea dance. This will be A Celebration of Creativity in Older Age. All welcome for dancing, fun and friendship promised. Enjoy […]
Across two indoor venues on the site, some of the biggest names on the Irish music scene are set to descend on Rathdowney for Feile na hEireann for what promises to be a wonderful weekend […]
Quercu – the oak – brings together a new body of work by Mountmellick born Alan Meredith, on the occasion of his first solo exhibition in his native Laois. The exhibition draws together separate, but […]
Activator Poles can can reduce the stress and impact on your knees, hips, and ankles. For many older adults, this relieves pain from arthritis, muscle strains, and ligament sprains. The poles are modified versions of Nordic […]
Mountmellick Library will host a talk by Dr Christy Cunniffe on the stained glass of the wider Midland’s region with examples from the county of Laois. This richly illustrated talk will look at the wealth […]
Everyone is welcome to join us as we sing for alzheimer's/dementia, accompanied by musicians from Men’s Shed Portlaoise. Singing for the Brain brings people affected by Alzheimer's together to sing a variety of songs they […]
This fun run takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 31st of May to Monday 3rd of June with the midland County of Laois in Ireland as the event base. Also covering […]
Are you a fan of history? Discover the uncovered story of Vikings in Laois at the Timahoe Heritage Festival! Timahoe Heritage Festival This event is all about sharing the story of an interesting little village […]
A refreshingly unique raunchy comedy, focuses on two girls, PJ and Josie, who start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction […]
Pebbledash are a 6 piece shoegaze alt-rock band from Cork, incorporating elements of noise rock and dream pop to create textured and melodic soundscapes. James O Connor is a Portlaoise musician of notable talent. His […]