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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!

Story Sharing: One Night for All

The Mountmellick Community Arts Collective have engaged with a diverse range of community groups to share their unique stories with the public. Stories featuring members of the Travelling Community, LGBTQ groups and community members from […]

Free

Anseo – Here

Group exhibition by the Laois Arthouse Studio Artists, Stephanie Deady, Lia Laimbock, Greg Hallahan and Bernadette Keating. The Laois Arthouse Studio Artists have come together for this group show, giving us a glimpse into their […]

Port Art Crawl

Join the Port Art Collective for the Port Art Crawl. Building on previous Art Crawls, over the last two years, this event will be a fun mix of art, craft, music and history, including several […]

Culture Night Pats Art Class

Abbeyleix Heritage House are delighted to announce that to celebrate Culture Night 2024 they will be having a free event with artist Pat Byrne. The event will consist of attendees sketching the Timahoe Round Tower, […]

Free

Abbeyleix Heritage House Culture Night

To celebrate Culture Night 2024 Abbeyleix Heritage House will be having free entry to the museum. All are welcome to attend on the night and enjoy everything they have to offer. We look forward to […]

Free

Ballykilcavan Brewery Presents Folk at Heart

Ballykilcavan Brewery Presents Folk at Heart, a free concert at the visitor centre. Featuring the incredible Emer Dunne with special guests Eamonn Moran & John Davidson. This special night promises fantastic music in a unique […]

Free

Rathdowney Revel

This special evening is curated by artist Caroline Conway, sculptor Evgeny Chubatyy, circus Performer Maria Corcoran and percussionist Lilia Iontcheva. Experience a unique blend of performance art from a varied set of performers! The event […]

Spink Comhaltas

Spink Comhaltas will host a traditional Irish music session in Aylwards Heritage Museum in Durrow, Co Laois. The night will consist of traditional Irish music group medley, solo and duet performances. In addition there will […]

Music by Liarnan and Storytelling by Michelle Quirke

A half hour performance on Uilleann Pipes, Harp and Fiddle. The acclaimed performers will play a mix of traditional Irish music, and newly composed tunes in the trad style. The music will then be followed […]

Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

Celebrate Culture Night as eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery bring "From the Roof of the World," a mesmerizing blend of chant, mantras, music, and dance that has enchanted audiences for a century. Tibetan […]

Free

Vet Space Hike at Glenbarrow

Join us for a pleasant day of networking while walking. The Vet Space Hike is an event for all veterinary professionals. Simply walk, chat and enjoy the day. This years walk boasts waterfalls and no […]

Free

Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia

Join us for an Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at FiorBhia Farm. The award-winning founder showcases his groundbreaking regenerative farming and agroforestry model! Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia Brendan is caretaker […]

€10

Mary Coughlan & Ultan Conlon A Close Encounter

This combination of stories, songs and audience interaction is a show which has to be experienced to be indelibly imprinted in your memory. With sold out performances around the country and high demand for return […]

€30

End Of Summer Latino Party

We are going to see off the summer with an awesome Latino Night in the Forge Venue this Saturday with DJ Filip Starting at 9pm until late. This will be the last chance to enjoy […]

Free

Car Boot Sale at Solas

Join us this August for the return of our Car Boot Sale at Solas, where you can browse a wide range of treasures, from clothes and antiques to vintage ornaments, jewellery, and more—there’s something for […]

€2

Autumn Equinox Day Retreat

Would you like just one day off to yourself? Time to clear your head, spend time in nature, do some balanced yoga, eat some healthy delicious food and then relax a bit more. This Day […]

€95

Laois Alzheimer’s Memory Walk

The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place in a number of weeks. Set to be the largest Memory Walk to date, Grainne Roche Duff from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Laois is urging […]

€5 – €20

Be Our Guest Wedding Show

Welcome to the Be Our Guest Wedding Show.Join us at the Midlands Park Hotel for a unique opportunity to explore our stunning venue. Meet our experienced wedding team, join us for an afternoon filled with […]

Free

Childrens Calm Morning

Children will enjoy creating tools to help them regulate their emotions they will fill their own 'calm box' to take take home. Also they will enjoy lots of breathwork meditation quiet time mindful activities. This […]

€40

Old Time Sing-Along

An Old Time Sing-Along hosted by John Joe Wright will take place on the Old Square, Stradbally Library. This will be an Open floor Session for Musicians, Storytellers, Dán Direach As-Gaeilge, Yarns & Limericks. Everyone […]

Free