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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!

St. Patricks Weekend at The Square Bar Portlaoise

This weekend The Square Bar Portlaoise has a fantastic lineup of music to get everybody in the mood for the celebrations over the weekend. Each night will be different styles in music so we hope […]

Free

The Heaths First St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Laois will see its newest St Patrick’s Day parade this year as The Heath is set to host its first ever running of the famous tradition. To participate, you will need to create or design […]

Free

Spink St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Spink village is holding its annual parade, organised by the GAA club. Participants set off after the end of 9.30am Mass, parading to the village hall where refreshments will be served. The new IFA President […]

Free

Rathdowney St. Patricks Day Parade

Rathdowney’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival is set to be bigger than ever before this year, with the theme “On the One Road” bringing together a diverse range of activities and entertainment for the whole […]

Free

Abbeyleix St. Patrick’s Day Parade

All are invited to our Town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, 17th of March. The National Tidy Towns Competition trophies will proudly lead the way this year. There are prizes for the best […]

Free

Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day Parade

Looking for a parade to attend this St. Patrick's Day? Check out the parade at Clonaslee! Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day Parade The village of Clonaslee will host its third St Patrick’s Day Parade, and they […]

Free

St. Patricks Day at Solas

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at SOLAS.  We will have live music, Irish dancing, children’s activities, Photo booth with props and much more. We will have something that will suit all the family young and old […]

Free

St. Patricks Day at The Railway Bar Portarlington

The Railway Way Bar Portarlington has an action packed day planned for St. Patrick's Day that you won't want to miss out on. With an open trad session to get the party started to Colm […]

Free

Grand Slam Wrestling

WWE style entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to Cheer the Good Guys & Boo the Badies as we crown the King of the Ring. This show will take place in The […]

€15

Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival

Are you a fan of mountain biking? Check out the two-day Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival! Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival The Laois Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event intended to showcase the spectacular […]

Festival of Gardens and Nature at Ballintubbert House

A two-day festival of talks, workshops, organic cooking, garden tours, foraging classes and more. It is all about discovering the latest ideas for creating an ecologically sustainable and beautiful garden in our launch year. Whether […]

€100 – €150

Castletown Trad Fest

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.

Sharon Shannon Now and Then

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 […]

€32

Portlaoise Tradfest Presents Trad Hits

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 […]

€15

Slievebloom Walking Festival

The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival takes place in spring every year as the bluebells come into full bloom and the hills are alive with birdsong. This year the Slieve Bloom Walking Club celebrates it’s 28th […]

€9.55

Portlaoise Tradfest Music Workshops

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 […]

€20

Quofest 24 at Kavanaghs

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 at Coppers Music Venue

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 […]

€15