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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!

Portlaoise Tradfest Presents Trad Hits

All the hits with a Trad Twist – Trad hits blend pop rock and funk together with Irish Traditional Music to bring you an unforgettable night of Music and Dance, as part of the 2024 […]

€15

Slievebloom Walking Festival

Stretch your legs and see the beauty of Laois' nature this spring at the Slievebloom Walking Festival Slievebloom Walking Festival Spring is the perfect time for the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival. Flowers grace the Slievebloom […]

€9.55

Portlaoise Tradfest Music Workshops

Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce the return this year of our highly successful Music Workshops. All classes are designed for musicians with minimal 2 - 4 years experience. Intermediate to Advance level of playing […]

€20

Quofest 24 at Kavanaghs

Quofest The Longest Running Tribute Festival To The Mighty Quo returns to Kavanaghs Portlaoise this year. Early bird tickets sold out within a couple of minutes of going on sale. Music on the Saturday will […]

Project Smok at Coppers Music Venue

Project Smok is the neo-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, whose nonconformist and progressive Scottish traditional music has set them apart since their formation in 2017. Known for their ability to […]

€15

Stradbally Woodland Railway May Open Weekend

Our railway runs for 1km through a beautiful forest, taking to you back in time for a taste of the glory days of steam power. Each trip lasts about 10 minutes but tickets are valid […]

€4 – €20

Bingoloco at Midlands Park Hotel

Looking for something fun and unique to do with your friends? Check out Bingoloco at the Midlands Park Hotel! This fun night our is sure to bring craic agus cheoil to any night out! Bingoloco […]

€25.50

Paul O Brien of The High Kings

Paul O'Brien of the High Kings will appear in concert at Portarlington Golf Club this coming May. This promises to be a great night. Tickets are strictly limited in number and will be available from […]

€20

The Michael Collins Band at Castle Arms Hotel

The Michael Collins Band, one of the top attractions on the scene will appear this coming Sunday. Dancing fans are invited to join Michael for a great evening of waltzes, quick steps and jiving, a […]

€10

Matt Leavy at The Clock Inn

Matt Leavy one of Ireland’s best known country and Irish singers will be performing this bank holiday Sunday night at the Clock Inn Mountmellick. We can't wait to see you all here on the night […]

€10

Transmitter at The Anvil Inn

With over 15 years of experience on the live music circuit, Transmitter are Ireland's most in-demand professional act for the big occasion. With a powerful and energetic setlist, they mix the biggest anthems of today […]

Free

Festival Club with DJ Ollie Mullooly

Highly regarded as both a DJ and stage master of ceremony, Ollie Mullooly has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1984 and established 1st Class Events Ireland in 2010. Well known in both his […]

€15

Open 3 Person Texas Scramble

Portlaoise Golf Club will be holding an Open three person Texas Scramble golf competition on the May bank holiday Monday. Enjoy a lush green, 18 hole parkland course, set among over two thousand trees and […]

€5 – €10

Record, Cassette & CD Fair – Portlaoise

We are delighted to bring the Record & CD Fair back to Portlaoise for the Spring Edition 2024. Come along and browse tons of classic and vintage vinyl, crates of cassettes and heaps of CDs. […]

Free

Bank Holiday BBQ at Solas

Join us at Solas for a sizzling BBQ event on the May Bank Holiday Monday. Get ready for mouthwatering BBQ delights and refreshing Sangria that will keep you cool all day long. Our Live music […]

Free

Basket Making Demonstration at Mountrath Library

Find out more about the traditional skill of basket weaving with a demonstration from Helena Golden. Helena creates traditional hand woven baskets and unique home-ware items using sustainably grown willow. Her love for the traditional […]

Free

Home Energy Clinic

Europe Direct Portlaoise are delighted to welcome SEAI to Portlaoise Library for a free Home Energy drop-in clinic. Call in if you have any questions about how to make your home or daily life more […]

Free

A Talk by Gilly Guilfoyle & Crocky Maher

Mountrath & District Camera Club is excited to announce we will have Gilly and Crocky over from Portlaoise Camera Club to talk about the photographs they chose for their Associate Panels at the Irish Photographic […]

Free

Bealtaine Festival Event Money Management Talk by M.A.B.S

MABS, the Money and Budgeting Advice Service, will be visiting Portlaoise Library to give a talk on money matters, household budgeting and debt management. This talk is taking place as part of the library's Bealtaine […]

Free