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!

Portlaoise Jazz Festival 2026

The Portlaoise Jazz Festival will relaunch in 2026, Expect bopping jazz, cool blues, smooth soul along with workshops for younger musicians. The headline performance of the festival will be held […]

Free

Lee Meehan At Dunamaise Arts Centre

Dublin- based jazz guitarist and vocalist Lee Meehan has been a vibrant presence on the Irish music scene for over twenty years. Initially making his mark in blues and soul […]

€19.50

Des Hopkins Dixieland Jazz Band

Deriving from Ireland’s original Guinness Jazz Band, so popular in the 80’s and 90’s, they have played and continue to play major jazz festivals, jazz clubs throughout Europe, with regular […]

€22

Portlaoise Tradfest 2026

Portlaoise Trad Fest is for everyone. We know how much fun and enjoyable Irish Traditional Music can be. It has the power to change lives and we want to bring […]

Greenfields Festival 2026

Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery are delighted to announce that we are going to be the home of The Greenfields Festival 2026. A brand new location, a fresh vibe, and an […]

€142.20

Festival of Gardens & Nature 2026

This is a weekend of talks, workshops, tours and music, held in the beautiful surroundings of Ballintubbert Gardens. The gardens are arranged almost symmetrically around the centerpiece; a Georgian manor […]

€67.50

The Gordon Bennet Irish Classic Run 2026

This fun run takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June 2026, with the midland County of Laois in Ireland as the […]

€135

Midland Indian Festival 2026

The all-day multi-cultural event with its live music, dance performances, sports and dance competitions along with entertaining activities for children and mouth-watering multi-cuisine food stalls is a festival that celebrates […]

Free

Forest Fest Festival 2026

Nestled in the enchanting village of Emo, Co. Laois, Forest Fest is Ireland’s rapidly growing boutique music & arts festival, a weekend where community, creativity, and celebration collide under the […]

Electric Picnic Festival 2026

The festival held in Laois, will take place next year from Friday 28 August to Sunday, 30 August. People come for the whole thing though, not just for the headliners […]

€325.50

Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival Gala Dinner

Get ready to celebrate the best of Laois culture and cuisine at the Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival Gala Dinner Midlands Park Hotel. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old […]

€69