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!

Emo Court Activator Pole Walk

Activator Pole walking is a fit Walk Ireland Programme which focuses on promoting long term fitness and independence through increasing balance and functionality. Start your week off with a light […]

Free

Swimmin Women Programme At Portlaoise Leisure Centre

Swimmin’ Women is a six week programme delivered in partnership by Laois LSP and Swim Ireland.  Join a community of Women for a fun Aqua Aerobics & Swimming programme. Places […]

€30

The Artist’s Way Facilitated by David Delaney

A transformative, 12-week programme inspired by The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, which encourages participants to explore and reclaim their creativity. Building on established principles of creative expression, this programme […]

Free

Goldilocks and the Three Beours

In this hilarious and chaotic pantomime, the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears gets completely turned on its head, thanks to a spelling mistake. Instead of bears, we […]

€24

Portlaoise Community First Responders Information Evening

Interested in becoming a member of Portlaoise Community First Responders? The team will be hosting a Public information evening in Portlaoise Library. Come along to meet the team and learn […]

Free

Neil Delamere Reinventing the Neil

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the […]

€33

Kids Pop Concert

Kids Daytime Concert featuring all the hits from K-POP Demon Hunters, Wicked, Disney, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter & more. The all-new show features awesome set design, costumes, exciting choreography, and […]

€16.50

The Beauty Edit 2026

This experience is all about you — your skin, your products, your routine. You’ll start with a one-to-one consultation to understand your skin type and prep routine, followed by a full […]

€65.33

Getting Your Business Ready for Growth in 2026

The Laois Chamber Alliance invites you to a crucial strategy workshop in January. This event is spearheaded by Laois Tourism, the leading tourism networking body in County Laois, as part […]

Free

Scoil Chroist Ri Presents Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde Jr. is a fun, high-energy musical that follows the story of Elle Woods, a fashionable, confident, and kind-hearted young woman who seems to have it all—until her boyfriend […]

€17.50

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

Music Line-up At Portlaoise Jazz Festival

The Portlaoise Jazz Festival will launch in 2026.Expect bopping jazz, cool blues, smooth soul along with family friendly daytime concerts. On Saturday January 31st and Sunday February 1st the festival […]

The Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band

We’re delighted at Portlaoise Library to be part of this years' Portlaoise Jazz Festival. Join us for a fantastic afternoon of live music with The Tenters, bringing their swing and […]

Free

Chris Kent Offline At Midlands Park Hotel

Without giving too much away, Chris Kent tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get […]

€33.75

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

Megadeath UK Tribute Act

The ultimate Megadeth experience is coming back to Ireland. Formed in 2007 by lifelong Megadeth fans Richie and Darryl, Megadeth UK have spent nearly two decades perfecting every riff, solo, and scream that made […]

€19.80

Portlaoise Jazz Festival Events At Kavanaghs

The Portlaoise Jazz Festival will launch in 2026. Expect bopping jazz, cool blues, smooth soul along with family friendly daytime concerts. On Saturday January 31st and Sunday February 1st the […]

€22

Will Brunch 10 At The Killeshin Hotel

Will Brunch is a networking event for females in education - whether you are an aspiring or inspiring female leader in education join us for a morning of networking. We […]

€43.87

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

Indigo Mood Live at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Join Indigo Mood for an elegant afternoon of jazz in the main auditorium. This sought-after duo brings a timeless sound with a vintage twist—performing jazz standards, modern hits with a […]

Free