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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!
Week of Events
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.
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
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 […]
€9.55
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
Festival Club with DJ Ollie Mullooly
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 […]
€15
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Bealtaine Festival Event Relaxation Hour
Bealtaine Festival Event Relaxation Hour
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 […]
Free
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Sharon Shannon Now and Then
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
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Portlaoise Tradfest Music Workshops
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