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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!

Ronan Collins Showband Hits and Stories

Ronan Collins, Broadcaster and Singer looks forward to bringing his new show to Dunamaise Arts Centre. With his knowledge of the Showbands, Stars and Songs of that golden era, Ronan will sing the hits and […]

€32.50

Chime’s Grandparents Extended Family Information Day

As grandparents you have a role in supporting the parents and at times caring for the child therefore, you may have questions about hearing loss, audiology and managing the technology, communication strategies and how you […]

€27.79

Pimp your Pumpkin & Cocktails

Come paint a pumpkin, have a laugh and enjoy two fabulous Halloween themed cocktails. This is an over eighteen only event and places are limited so booking early is advised. You are all welcome to […]

€40

The Danny Byrne Band

The Danny Byrne Band are the fastest growing band on the Irish music scene. Their unique style of high energy modern folk has crowds going mental everywhere they perform. From a few miles outside of […]

€24.75

Pumpkin Carving Halloween Event 2024

Our farm will be transformed into an autumnal spectacle. Be prepared, we expect many a scare to be had. Come visit our farm and pick out your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Carve […]

€9.50
Event Series Farmers Market at Solas

Farmers Market at Solas

Get ready to indulge in the best of local flavour at Farmers Market at Solas Portarlington. Brimming with over 15 stalls of Laois' finest produce, handcrafted delights, and organic goodness, all set to tempt your […]

Free

Laois Forest School Samhain Camp

Join us at Laois Forest School for the Samhain camp, where primary-aged learners can immerse themselves in the magic of ancient traditions amidst the enchanting forest. Activities include captivating storytelling sessions, nature walks to discover […]

€51.25

Halloween Family Party & Haunted House

Come & be spooked at our Family Halloween Party & Haunted House, where eerie whispers & ghostly apparitions await. Get creative and make your own Halloween decoration to take home. Play some traditional Irish family […]

€15

Paddy Casey at Ballintubbert House & Gardens

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Paddy Casey’s Living Album. ‘Living’ to this day is sill one of the best selling albums in Ireland with over 1/4 million copies sold and […]

€24.50

Gary Moore Tribute Ireland

Gary Moore Tribute Ireland is a band dedicated to delivering faithful renditions of all aspects of Gary's work ,from the early days on Skid Row to Thin Lizzy. The brain child of Lead Guitarist / […]

€16.50

Family Afternoon Tea Halloween Themed

Step into a world where ghoulish delights & eerie elegance collide, treat yourself & your family to a Halloween themed afternoon tea. It will include a variety of Potions of teas/ Coffees, wickedly delicious finger […]

€25

Coolrain Village Vintage Run

The Coolrain Village Vintage Run is open to vintage, classic and modern tractors. A Vintage motorcycle run will also take place on the same day. The vintage run will leave Hogans Bar for a short […]

Free

Three Day Halloween Kids Club

Loads of arty crafty fun. Lots of Halloween projects to make and create – plus bob apples, ghost hunting, make a witch or monster puppet, create Halloween decorations, art canvas, clay play, spooky tree and […]

€65

Marvellous Mascots Show

Mayourka Entertainment are bringing their newest family show to the Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise. Irelands No.1 children's entertainment show in Ireland are proud to present 'Marvellous Mascots' a live tribute show with your child's favourite […]

€12 – €40

Pop Up Cinema Experience Halloween Themed

Celebrate Halloween with these Spooky classic movies Goosebumps and BeetleJuice The Original. We are transforming Solas event space into an intimate, comfortable indoor cinema setting. Featuring beloved films that evoke a sense of nostalgia & […]

€10

The Bikeriders

The Bikeriders captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy is inextricably drawn to Benny, the newest member of Midwestern […]

€5 – €8

DirtBirds Girls World Tour at The Midlands Park Hotel

Critically-acclaimed comedy duo Sinead Culbert & Sue Collins AKA Dirtbirds are back with their brand new show Girls World Tour. After their last sell out tour, which received standing ovations across Ireland and the UK, […]

€33

The Whistlin’ Donkeys Castle Arms Hotel Durrow

Come join us at the Castle Arms Hotel for a night filled with lively music and good craic.The Whistlin' Donkeys are ready to rock the stage and get everyone on their feet. This event promises […]

€24.93

The Roadhouse Doors

The Roadhouse Doors tribute show is a complete recreation of the look, feel and sound of a live 1960’s Doors concert. The set spans the very best of the Doors repertoire with a special focus […]

€18.70

The Widow Clicquot

After her husband's untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her […]

€5 – €8