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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

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 […]

Visual Art Making & Samba Drumming

In the build up to Culture night 2024 in Rathdowney two separate workshops will take place involving artists and musicians. These workshops are open for everybody to come and take part in, so we look […]

Free

Art Class For Beginners

Get creative in the lead-up to Positive Ageing Week with our upcoming art classes, specially designed for beginners and facilitated by the LOETB. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to rekindle your artistic […]

Free

Freud’s Last Session

On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. It interweaves […]

€8

Vanishing Industrial Heritage of Laois

A very interesting illustrated lecture with Sean Cain on the Vanishing Industrial Heritage of Laois and the Midlands. Sean will explore this fast vanishing rich heritage of rural Ireland and highlight those working to preserve […]

€5

Culture Night In Laois 2024

Culture Night /Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, […]

Free

The 360 LeadHERship Summit and Spa

Join us at The Heritage for a day of empowerment, networking, and relaxation. Connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights from top female leaders in various industries. Take part in engaging workshops, panel discussions, and wellness […]

€266.97

Screening 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemorative Film

Come see a screening of the 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemoration Film. Learn how the famine affeced Mountmellick in this glimpse into local history. Venue: Mountmellick Library and Art Gallery, O’Moore St, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32 […]

Free

Painting with Artist Mary Slevin

Mary is delighted to welcome adults and children, to her studio at Mount Henry, to explore painting and collage techniques. Children will create a bird house and adults will create a personal collage. Venue: Mount […]

Screening of Tiny Plays

See these short films created by members of the Mountemellick Community. Directed by Ellen Buckley, these films were performed as part of the Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival. Experience their first public screening as part […]

Portlaoise Musical Society 25th Anniversary Show

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Portlaoise Musical Society with a performance from their upcoming show Guys and Dolls! The performance will include a musical performance, a photo op followed by refreshments. Venue: Dunamise Arts […]

Free

Makeup X ART Workshop with James Mac

Makeup and Artistry workshop from JMAC, renowned makeup artist and Netflix/ BBC finalist from GLOW UP series 2. James returns to Laois to host a creative workshop demoing the unconventional methods to connect to art […]

Showcase of Textile Art

Grab a coffee in the Dunamase Café and be treated to an assortment of beautiful, handmade crochet flowers. The exhibit will also feature crochet demos from LOETB tutor Courtney Murray, and will offer insight into […]

An Enchanting Evening of Italian Opera and Songs

Join us in Portlaoise Library for Culture Night and prepare to be swept away by a magical night of music and entertainment as the Drawing Room Opera Company presents an enchanting performance that will captivate […]

Free