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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!

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

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

Hike And Yoga

Join us for a 6-7k hike, followed by a yoga class in the Timahoe Community Hall followed by a fancy coffee & home baked treats at the Heritage Centre. Places are limited for this event […]

€20

Grow sustainably your own food Course

Join us at Dunmore Country School for an exciting event where you'll learn how to grow your own food sustainably.  Our course will teach you everything you need to know about planting, nurturing, and harvesting your […]

€108.23

Athletics Development Day

Join us at the Portlaoise track for an Athletics Development Day tailored for visually impaired and para athletes. Our coaches will be available to welcome all new members. This is a great opportunity to get […]

Free
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

Killenard Community 5k Race & Family Event

Welcome to the Killenard Community 5k Race / Family Walk event. Lace up your sneakers and join us  The Heritage Golf Resort 5k track followed by a day full of family-fun with entertainment and food […]

€11.70

Sustainable Living Workshops Make Your Home a Nature Reserve

Discover how to transform your home into a thriving nature reserve with Donna Mullen, author of Make Your Home a Nature Reserve. Donna shares practical advice and creative ideas for welcoming nature into any space—whether you […]

Free

Clothes Swap Facilitated by Artist Rebecca Deegan

Back by popular demand, our Clothes Swap Facilitated by Artist Rebecca Deegan. This event is set to inspire once again with a fresh showcase of eco-conscious creativity! Clothes Swap Facilitated by Artist Rebecca Deegan Due […]

€3

Gary Anderson Darts Exhibition

The two time back to back world champion Gary Anderson. The flying Scotsman will be at Coppers nightclub. Come out and meet the people’s champion. Make sure you get your tickets early as this event […]

€26.38

George Gardener, Alright Then, Eamon Dunne & Young Karree

George Gardener is the moniker of Irish musician George Mercer. Once known for his former explorations into a world of synthesizers and ethereal sounds, on his new lyric-focused project, George has stripped away old habits […]

€13.20

Strength in Numbers at Kavanaghs

Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise are delighted to announce the return of Strength in Numbers by popular demand. We look forward to seeing you all here on the night for what will be the perfect […]

Free

Classic Film Screening Marty

Portlaoise Library will be screening the 1955 romantic drama Marty. This stunning directorial debut by Delbert Mann won the Academy Award for best picture and was also the first film to win the Palme d’Or […]

Free

Kneecap The Film

Kneecap is set in West Belfast in 2019. Fate brings together disillusioned music teacher JJ with self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, changing the sound of Irish music forever. Under the name Kneecap, […]

€5 – €8

Sustainable Fashion Workshop

Join the Sustainable Life School for an eye-opening workshop on sustainable fashion. This session will delve into the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, offering practical advice on how to make more conscious […]

Free

Toddler Talk Talking Buddies Workshop

Talking Buddies is designed for parents of toddlers aged 15months to 3.5years. It is developed by Laura Lalor, senior speech and language therapist with 11+years experience. Toddler Talk includes evidence-based strategies that are easy to […]

Free

Make Your Own Fairy or Elf Village

Europe Direct Portlaoise and Portlaoise Library are delighted to invite you to join sustainability expert Aoife Munn for a magical workshop. Using all recycled materials, kids will create their own fairy (or elf) village. This […]

Free