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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!

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

Leaves Festival Of Writing & Music 2024

The Leaves Festival 2024 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois in November. The  Festival is a great opportunity to celebrate a diverse and rich synthesis of contributors within a multi-media […]

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

Ruaile Buaile at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Ruaile Buaile are a young Irish based four piece modern day Trad / Pop / Folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland. From a small start to the world stage in only a […]

€19.80

Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour 2024 Portlaoise

Party Time Entertainment presents Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour 2024. This show is not to be missed.With only one show in your area, advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Perfect for audiences young […]

€13.85