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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!

James Mac MUA Exhibition

Celebrate the fusion of makeup and art at the James Mac Mua Exhibition in Dunamaise Arts Centre Portlaoise! James Mac MUA Exhibition Renowned makeup artist and Glow Up Finalist James MacInerney is set to captivate […]

Free

Upcoming Music at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Over the coming months if you are looking for some live entertainment around Laois. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise has a fantastic lineup of entertainment that will cover everybody's taste in Music. We can't wait […]

Zumbinis At Solas

Zumbini Class in Solas Portarlington is a program for toddlers/kids and caregivers is a great opportunity to spend time together with your child, development, activity, lots of fun and learning. This involves dancing/ singing/ playing […]

€70

Vision Impaired Swimming Programme Portlaoise

Our ever popular Portlaoise Swimming Hub is back. Restarting on Sunday September 8th the term will run for 12 weeks with a two week break for Halloween and then finishing up for Christmas. This will […]

€72

Mountrath Beginners Jive Course

The classes, run over three weeks, offer people a great opportunity to improve their dancing skills. Grow in confidence as you learn to Jive with others, all who are at the beginner stage. After this […]

€40

Autumn Term Craft Club

Enroll your child in our Autumn and Irish animals art and craft club today and give them the opportunity to explore and learn in a fun and nurturing nature themed environment. Ages are recommendations only […]

€65

Free Play and Risk By Dr. Mary O Kane

Join Dr. Mary O’Kane at Portlaoise Library for an insightful discussion on the importance of free play in children's development. In this engaging talk, Dr. O’Kane will explore the critical role of free play in […]

Free

Paint & Pints at Ramsbottom & Son

Come along and enjoy a fun evening of painting and pints in Ramsbottoms Pub, Portlaoise. Claire will show you how to create your own masterpiece. She provides all the materials needed to create your painting, […]

€45

Fitz of Inch Open Day

Come explore the charm of Fitz of Inch Open Day! Sip on complimentary tea and coffee, enjoy delicious bites, and tour our stunning events barn, hot tub, and more—plus, snag exclusive booking discounts available only […]

Free

Red Velvet, The Ultimate Heart Tribute

Come join us for a night of unforgettable music at The Anvil Inn Portarlington. Get ready to rock out to all the classic hits from the legendary band, Heart. This event will transport you back […]

€22.42

Autumn/ Winter Trad Sessions

Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce that they will be holding some trad sessions over the coming months in Ramsbottom & Sons Portlaoise. Make sure you keep your Friday nights free everybody, it’s going to […]

Free

Furniture Upcycling Demonstration

Join us in Portlaoise Library for an inspiring furniture upcycling demonstration. Perfect for anyone passionate about home furnishings, upcycling, and sustainability, this event will guide you through the creative process of transforming an ordinary piece […]

Free

Youth Dance Day

Laois Dance Platform 2024 kicks off with a day for dance students interested in pursuing a career in dance, as well as their parents, dance leaders and teachers, and the larger dance community. Dance artist […]

€5 – €10

Race Night in Aid of Abbeyleix Gaa

Our Race Night packages have proven to be the most popular and successful format of fundraising  to date, but that is not to say that it is the most entertaining. Although, if you can imagine […]

Ruaile Buaile at The Anvil Inn

Ruaile Buaile are an Irish based 5 piece twisted-trad band, based in the midlands of Ireland. From upbeat old Irish favourites, ground thumping trad, and unique twists on recent day classics, this collective are bringing […]

€10

Portlaoise Psychic & Holistic Fair

Join us at The Midlands Park Hotel for Portlaoise Psychic & Holistic Fair.  Free Talks & Workshops, plus over 35 stands showcasing some of Ireland’s top Mediums, Psychics, Tarot and Angel card readers offering One-to-One […]

Free

Abbeyleix Manor Hotel Wedding Showcase

This is a drop-in event so whether you’re newly engaged and looking for your perfect venue or have already booked with us here at The Manor, call in any time to meet Alex and the […]

Free

National Ploughing Championships 2024

Join us in Ratheniska for the National Ploughing Championships 2024, the largest outdoor agricultural show in Ireland! Don't miss out on this annual event, guaranteed to be a great day for the whole family. National […]

Parent & Child Yoga

As part of Offaly and Laois Libraries' Parenting Support Programme, we are delighted to host a one off Parent/Child Yoga session at Mountmellick Library. This will be a fun filled event and no previous yoga […]

Free