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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!

Car Boot Sale at Solas

Looking to sell your pre-loved treasures or find some amazing bargains? Join us for a fun, bustling day of second-hand shopping and selling. Stalls at the event include: Toys, Lego, […]

Free

Taylorfever Taylor Swift Tribute Concert

Portlaoise, get ready to be swept off your feet. Taylor Fever, the ultimate tribute to the sensational Taylor Swift, is making its way to the Midlands Park Hotel. It’s more […]

€32.55

SHOW TIME SUMMER CAMP

From Monday 30th of June to Friday 4th of July, students will take part in an amazing all Singing, Dancing and Acting Summer camp. Throughout the duration of the week […]

€100

Art by Heart At Portlaoise Library

This workshop is specially designed for women who’ve always wanted to paint but never got the chance, those who have been giving their best in every area of life, yet […]

Free

Forensic Crime Scene Workshop

There has been a crime at Portlaoise library, but who could be culprit be? Examine the crime scene and solve the crime using real forensic techniques in this fun STEAM […]

Free

Junior Astronaut Training

Are you ready to blast off into space? Join Junior Einstein's for this fun interactive STEAM workshop, that's out of this world. Activities include Pop Rockets, marshmallow pressure experiments, jetpack […]

Free

Laois Forest School Summer Camp

This camp invites children to connect deeply with the rhythms of nature through joyful, play-based learning. Together we’ll mark the longest day of the year with sun-themed crafts, nature rituals, […]

€50 – €100

Association Football in Maryborough Talk

James Bennett will outline the development of soccer in Portlaoise from its first reported public game (between CBS students and 4th Battalion Leinster Regiment in 1905) to 1965, the year before […]

Free

Swimmin’ Women Aqua Aerobics Programme

Swimmin Women is a 6-week programme delivered in partnership by Laois LSP and Swim Ireland. Join a community of Women for a fun Aqua Aerobics & Swimming programme specific for […]

€30

Swim for a Mile

Swim Ireland’s Swim For A Mile initiative aims to encourage people to get back into the pool and become confident life-long swimmers. Swim Ireland coaches have written a swimming programme, […]

€40

Jason Byrne ‘WIP’ Live

Join the “Outright King of Live Comedy” Jason Byrne as he thinks it up all over again for his brand new stand show. Jason is taking to some of his favourite […]

€30.80

The Folly Festival 2025

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend as Folly Festival 2025 returns to the breath-taking grounds of Cullohill Castle. Known as Ireland’s first gender-balanced music festival, the Folly continues to champion […]

€64.20

Laois Walks Festival 2025

We’re delighted to help bring back this much-loved free walking festival with over 20+ guided walks across Laois throughout July. From forest trails to mountain hikes, heritage routes to family […]

€10 – €15

Laois Walks Festival Wooden Bridge to Newtown Mill

Join us for a unique 7km heritage walk through the scenic and historically rich countryside of south Laois. Starting at the Wooden Bridge Car Park (site of Ireland’s last surviving wooden […]

€10

At War With Mercy

Join us at Dunamaise Arts Centre for a play with music, inspired by the songs of Leonard Cohen, co-written by Leonard Cohen, Angela Keogh and John MacKenna, and staged by […]

€20

Midland Indian Festival 2025

Mega event UTSAV 2025, a spectacular cultural festival at Portlaoise GAA. This grand celebration will be featured by talented performers from India & Europe, promising a day enriched with wide […]

Free

Laois Walks Festival Cullohill Mountain Hike

Join us for a spectacular 7.6km Grade A hike around Cullohill Mountain, held as part of the Folly Festival and celebrating the 600th anniversary of Cullohill Castle. Starting at the historic Cullohill Castle, the route […]

€10

Pokémon Hour At Portlaoise Library

Where Pokémon adventures meet fun-filled library activities. Join us in Portlaoise Library for an hour of Pokémon fun. Meet other Pokémon fanatics, show off your Pokémon cards, do some Pokémon […]

Free

Litha Toddler Stay-&-Play

Step into the magic of midsummer with your little one at our Litha Toddler Stay & Play session — a gentle celebration of sunshine, nature, and joyful early connection. Designed […]

€20.50