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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

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

Vet Space Hike at Glenbarrow

Join us for a pleasant day of networking while walking. The Vet Space Hike is an event for all veterinary professionals. Simply walk, chat and enjoy the day. This years walk boasts waterfalls and no […]

Free

Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia

Join us for an Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at FiorBhia Farm. The award-winning founder showcases his groundbreaking regenerative farming and agroforestry model! Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia Brendan is caretaker […]

€10

Mary Coughlan & Ultan Conlon A Close Encounter

This combination of stories, songs and audience interaction is a show which has to be experienced to be indelibly imprinted in your memory. With sold out performances around the country and high demand for return […]

€30

End Of Summer Latino Party

We are going to see off the summer with an awesome Latino Night in the Forge Venue this Saturday with DJ Filip Starting at 9pm until late. This will be the last chance to enjoy […]

Free

Car Boot Sale at Solas

Join us this August for the return of our Car Boot Sale at Solas, where you can browse a wide range of treasures, from clothes and antiques to vintage ornaments, jewellery, and more—there’s something for […]

€2

Autumn Equinox Day Retreat

Would you like just one day off to yourself? Time to clear your head, spend time in nature, do some balanced yoga, eat some healthy delicious food and then relax a bit more. This Day […]

€95

Laois Alzheimer’s Memory Walk

The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place in a number of weeks. Set to be the largest Memory Walk to date, Grainne Roche Duff from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Laois is urging […]

€5 – €20

Be Our Guest Wedding Show

Welcome to the Be Our Guest Wedding Show.Join us at the Midlands Park Hotel for a unique opportunity to explore our stunning venue. Meet our experienced wedding team, join us for an afternoon filled with […]

Free

Childrens Calm Morning

Children will enjoy creating tools to help them regulate their emotions they will fill their own 'calm box' to take take home. Also they will enjoy lots of breathwork meditation quiet time mindful activities. This […]

€40

Old Time Sing-Along

An Old Time Sing-Along hosted by John Joe Wright will take place on the Old Square, Stradbally Library. This will be an Open floor Session for Musicians, Storytellers, Dán Direach As-Gaeilge, Yarns & Limericks. Everyone […]

Free

Mountrath Library Baby & Toddler Group

The baby & Toddler group at Mountrath Library will return on the last Wednesday of September. Come along anytime between 10am and 11.30am on the day, and new members are most welcome.

Free

The Teachers’ Lounge

Carla is a newly appointed, very dedicated high school teacher. When one of her students is accused of theft, Carla decides to take the matter into her own hands, setting a trap for the ‘real’ […]

€8

Women’s Beginners Strength Class

Introduction to dumbbells and barbells for women. Participants must be 18 years and over and must wear appropriate clothing and footwear for physical activity. Places are limited so booking early is advised.

€6.34